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The 15 Best Tours & Day Trips in Israel

343 tours  ·  from $7

Everything with a guide, a coach or a jeep attached, in one list. The 15 below are the ones worth a whole day, priced and timed, with the rest of the catalogue underneath.

From Tel Aviv: Masada & Dead Sea Full Day Tour with Pick Up - What you see on Herod’s mountaintop
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From Tel Aviv: Masada & Dead Sea Full Day Tour with Pick Up

1.Masada & Dead Sea Full Day Tour with Pick Up

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,496 reviews · 10 hours · from $117Our pick

Travel from Tel Aviv by air-conditioned coach to Masada, ride the cable car to King Herod’s fortress, then float in the Dead Sea and use its mineral mud. Your guide explains the history and scenery along the way, with a view of the Qumran caves on the return drive. Guides may lead in English, French, Spanish, or German.

“Highly recommended Tour. Our guide - Radion did an awesome Job leaving no questions unanswered. Fascinating to see and know more about Masada/ruins of King Herod's Palace and also dead sea.. Great Experience.”

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From Tel Aviv: Jerusalem Old & New City Bus Tour - The morning ride from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem
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From Tel Aviv: Jerusalem Old & New City Bus Tour

2.Jerusalem Old & New City Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 824 reviews · from $95

Travel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem by air-conditioned coach for a full day of guided sightseeing. See Mount of Olives, the Western Wall, Cardo, Via Dolorosa, Church of the Holy Sepulcher, Mount Zion, and Yad Vashem. Guides such as Avi, Itamar, Kobi, and Dani are praised for clear storytelling and good humor. Expect substantial walking.

“Excellent on all counts! Avi was a great guide, friendly and very knowledgeable. Highly recommended tour and guide!”

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From Jerusalem: Masada & Dead Sea Full Day Tour with Pick Up - The ride south from Jerusalem
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From Jerusalem: Masada & Dead Sea Full Day Tour with Pick Up

3.Masada & Dead Sea Full Day Tour with Pick Up

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 815 reviews · 10 hours · from $111

Spend 10 hours traveling from Jerusalem to Masada, Qumran, and the Dead Sea with a live guide in English, Spanish, German, or French. You’ll ride the cable car to Herod’s fortress, see Roman baths and ancient mosaics, pause for lunch, and float in the salty water. Guides such as Daniel, Dorit, Ben, and Udi have earned especially strong praise.

“Dorit was an outstanding tour guide very personable with a great sense of humour . She was extremely informative about the history of Masada and the Dead Sea as well as the present day aspects. I really appreciated the extra information as we were returning into Jerusalem about the historical buildings. Our driver was great too. Felt in safe hands.”

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Day Tour to Jerusalem and Bethlehem from Tel Aviv - Inside the Old City, expect history at walking speed
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Day Tour to Jerusalem and Bethlehem from Tel Aviv

4.Day Tour to Jerusalem and Bethlehem from Tel Aviv

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 720 reviews · from $121

This full-day coach tour links Jerusalem’s Mount Scopus, Western Wall, Via Dolorosa, and Church of the Holy Sepulchre with Bethlehem’s Manger Square and Church of the Nativity. You get hotel pickup, a professional guide, and entrance fees for $121, but expect crowds, plenty of walking, and possibly a 12-hour day. Guides such as Yoav, Itamar, Dima, and Shaked have earned especially warm praise.

“Our guide was very good and knowledgeable, but the tour wasted 2 full hours on tourist trap shops that were ridiculously overpriced. The lunch place was not good either and overpriced even for Israel. It didn’t cover anything we couldn’t see on our own. 3 stars for guide and a/c bus”

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From Tel Aviv: Masada, Ein Gedi & Dead Sea Tour - Ein Gedi brings water to the desert
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From Tel Aviv: Masada, Ein Gedi & Dead Sea Tour

5.Masada, Ein Gedi & Dead Sea Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 705 reviews · 12 hours · from $99

Travel from Tel Aviv to Masada, Ein Gedi, and a private Dead Sea beach with an English-speaking guide. Expect a full day, cable-car access at Masada, a short oasis walk, desert views, and time to float and use mineral mud. Guides vary, with Sivan, Simon, Joni, and Shany among those praised for clear explanations.

“Perfecf trip for quick and deep sight seeing . mid range intensity not the best for small children. I suggest bringing some extra food. All for all 10/10 quality and service”

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From Jerusalem: Nazareth and Sea of Galilee Tour - The early Jerusalem pickup and transfer
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From Jerusalem: Nazareth and Sea of Galilee Tour

6.Nazareth and Sea of Galilee Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 588 reviews · 10 hours · from $108

Spend 10 hours visiting Nazareth, the Sea of Galilee, Capernaum, Tabgha, Tiberias, and Yardenit from Jerusalem. Expect an early start, an air-conditioned coach, a multilingual guide, holy sites, scenic roads, optional baptism arrangements, and a paid lunch stop. Guides may include Orion, Dorit, Daniel, or Benny.

“I recently had the privilege of exploring the captivating sites of Nazareth, Capernaum, the Sea of Galilee, and the Jordan River with an outstanding tour guide named "Dorit". From start to finish, Dorit's expertise, passion, and personalized approach made our journey an unforgettable five-star experience. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Dorit's knowledge of the region's history and biblical significance was truly impressive. With each destination we visited, she effortlessly transported us back in time, painting vivid pictures of the historical events that unfolded in these sacred places. Her storytelling skills were exceptional, making the entire journey engaging and informative. In addition to her knowledge and ent...”

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From Jerusalem: Masada&Dead Sea Tour INCLUDING ENTRANCE FEES - The Jerusalem pickup and drive through the Judean desert
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From Jerusalem: Masada&Dead Sea Tour INCLUDING ENTRANCE FEES

7.Masada&Dead Sea Tour INCLUDING ENTRANCE FEES

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 392 reviews · 10 hours · from $111

Spend about 10 hours traveling from central Jerusalem through the Judean desert to Masada and the Dead Sea. Your English-speaking guide leads the fortress visit, with cable-car tickets and site entry included. Guides such as Lea, Dan, Mali, and Sharon have been praised for clear history and good group care. Bring a towel, sun protection, and water shoes.

“Lea our guide was very knowledgeable and in sightful. the timings of the tour were all well planned.”

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From Tel Aviv: Jerusalem Old City & Dead Sea Guided Day Tour - The morning ride through the Judean Hills
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From Tel Aviv: Jerusalem Old City & Dead Sea Guided Day Tour

8.Jerusalem Old City & Dead Sea Guided Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 389 reviews · 10 hours · from $133

Travel by air-conditioned coach from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem and the Dead Sea with a guide such as Liat, Ezer, or Sigal. See Mount of Olives, the Western Wall, Via Dolorosa, the Church of the Holy Sepulcher, and the Cardo, then float in the Dead Sea. Expect a full, tightly timed day with little independent time.

“The guide (Amin) delivered all the information about Israel, being fun and interesting. Great tour, great places to visit. I really recommend the tour!”

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Jerusalem: Guided Walking Tour of the Old City - Meeting at Jaffa Gate and entering the four quarters
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Jerusalem: Guided Walking Tour of the Old City

9.Guided Walking Tour of the Old City

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 386 reviews · 4 hours · from $57

Spend four hours walking Jerusalem’s Old City from Jaffa Gate with an English-speaking guide such as Tania, Shahar, or Yoni. Visit the Western Wall, Via Dolorosa, Church of the Holy Sepulchre, and, when open, Temple Mount. Expect religious context, Biblical stories, steep lanes, and plenty of walking for $57.

“Great guy, proffesional and funny. Had a great tour!”

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Full Day City Tour of Jerusalem - Mount Scopus and the first view of Jerusalem
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Full Day City Tour of Jerusalem

10.Full Day City Tour of Jerusalem

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 367 reviews · from $75

Spend a full day touring Jerusalem with a professional guide, from Mount Scopus and the Western Wall to the Cardo, Via Dolorosa, Church of the Holy Sepulcher, Mount Zion, and Yad Vashem. Guides such as Itamar, Avi, Roy, and Johnny have earned praise for clear explanations and personal help. Expect substantial walking, crowds, and a packed schedule.

“Great tour and amazing places to see. Our guide, Roy, was the best and knew a lot about politics and history of the places we visited!”

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Old and New Jerusalem Full-Day Tour - Zion Gate, the Jewish Quarter, and the Cardo
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Old and New Jerusalem Full-Day Tour

11.Old and New Jerusalem Full-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 273 reviews · from $75

This 8-hour guided tour combines Mount Scopus views, Gethsemane, the Western Wall, Via Dolorosa, the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, the Muslim Quarter, and Yad Vashem. Expect a large group, walking on uneven streets, and guides such as Frank, Tomer, Daniel, or Avishay depending on the day. Friday and Saturday departures replace Yad Vashem with Mount Zion.

“Very detailed. I wouldn’t recommend for a Christian personally as I felt those parts were very rushed. For Jewish history and interest I found this tour very good and our guide was very knowledgable. But like I said, as a Christian I did not feel this tour was for me.”

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Jerusalem and Bethlehem Day Tour from Jerusalem - Mount Scopus gives you the right introduction
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Jerusalem and Bethlehem Day Tour from Jerusalem

12.Jerusalem and Bethlehem Day Tour from Jerusalem

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 258 reviews · from $106

Spend about nine hours touring Jerusalem and Bethlehem by air-conditioned coach, with hotel pickup and drop-off. See Mount Scopus, the Western Wall, Via Dolorosa, Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Manger Square, and the Church of the Nativity. Guides such as Amir, Itamar, Norbert, Abishai, and Yuval Bigio have received praise, though large groups and tight timing can affect the day.

“Tour was exactly as advertised. Guide was great and knowledgeable Would recommend this tour”

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From Jerusalem: Masada at Sunrise, Ein Gedi & Dead Sea Tour - Climbing Masada by the Snake Path
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From Jerusalem: Masada at Sunrise, Ein Gedi & Dead Sea Tour

13.Masada at Sunrise, Ein Gedi & Dead Sea Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 245 reviews · 10 hours · from $106

Leave Jerusalem before dawn for Masada’s Snake Path and sunrise over the Moab Mountains. Explore the fortress on your own, walk through Ein Gedi if open, then rest at a Dead Sea beach. The tour is self-guided, with an English-speaking driver or host, air-conditioned transport, and a moderate fitness requirement.

“Other than getting up way too early, it was a blast. However, in the desert you need to go hiking early, or else. Ein Gedi I think would be a disappointment, had it not been so hot. This tour group lets you explore, on your own, so that was nice.”

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Travel to Bethlehem Half Day Guided Tour from Jerusalem & TelAviv - Manger Square and the Church of the Nativity
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Travel to Bethlehem Half Day Guided Tour from Jerusalem & TelAviv

14.Travel to Bethlehem Half Day Guided Tour from Jerusalem & TelAviv

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 239 reviews · from $75Top rated

Travel from Jerusalem or Tel Aviv to Bethlehem in an air-conditioned vehicle, then walk with a local guide through Manger Square, the Church of the Nativity, Milk Grotto, Shepherd’s Field, and St. Catherine’s Church. Guides such as Elias, Johnny, George, and Elijah bring the religious sites and modern West Bank setting into focus.

“Tour guide was excellent! Kept strict awareness of all of us to make sure no one was missing. Knowledgeable and very attentive. Nice guy!”

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Day Tour to Petra from Eilat - The 8:15 am start from Eilat
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Day Tour to Petra from Eilat

15.Day Tour to Petra from Eilat

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 237 reviews · from $219

Start in Eilat and cross into Jordan for roughly 3 to 4 hours at Petra, including a guided visit, entry, lunch, water, and a short horseback approach. Guides such as Fadi Farjat, Methqal, and Kareem have earned praise for their care and history knowledge, but border delays can sharply reduce your time on site.

“Too much waiting time 1. They consolidate Eilat and Tel Avis passengers 2. Jordan side guide was late - were told he is always late 3. Money collection on Israel and Jordan side takes time as it is not well organized - could have been charged Read more”

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