Top 3 5-Day Experiences in Israel

1.5-Day Best of Israel Tour from Tel Aviv: Jerusalem, Dead Sea, Nazareth, and Masada

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 32 reviews · from $1,080Our pick

This five-day guided tour links Israel’s major sights by air-conditioned vehicle, from Jerusalem’s Old City and Yad Vashem to Masada, the Dead Sea, Nazareth, Galilee, Caesarea, Haifa, Rosh Hanikra, and Acre. Guides such as Amir, Eyal, and Rami have been praised for clear historical explanations. Expect early starts, long drives, changing guides, and a group of up to 40 people.

“I felt that the tour company is a little disorganized in picking people up and getting them on the correct busses. Other than that I had a wonderful time. Accommodations were very nice. Tour guides were knowledgeable and very nice and very accommodating to each person.”

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2.PADI Open Water Diver Course – 5 Days Scuba Diving

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · from $551Best value

Spend five days learning scuba skills in Eilat with a certified instructor, four confined-water sessions, and six open-water sessions on the Red Sea coral reef. The course reaches 18 meters and includes equipment, PADI study materials, insurance, water, coffee, and tea. Groups are limited to eight.

“The experience was extremely tailored and suited my needs and schedule perfectly! I could not recommend more.”

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3.GoKedem 5-Day Private All-Inclusive Cross-Israel Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $1,699

Travel across Israel in a private luxury 4x4 with a guide such as Kobi, stopping at major sights and rougher back roads. You’ll visit Acre, Jerusalem, the Golan Heights, Masada, the Dead Sea, Ramon Crater, and Jaffa, with hotel pickup, snacks, breakfast, lunch, and most entrance fees included. Hotels and GoPro footage cost extra.

“The tour agenda is well organized and Kobi, our tour lead is very informative and resourceful. Highly recommended.”

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