The 6 Best 2-Day Experiences in Israel

1.2-Day Petra Tour from Jerusalem

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 212 reviews · from $420Our pick

You travel from Jerusalem into Jordan for Petra, Mount Nebo, Madaba, and Shobak Castle, with a Jordanian guide, meals, air-conditioned transport, and one night at a Bedouin-style camp. Guides have included Mahdi, Yazan, Abdullah, Kamal, and Sammy. Expect a long road journey and slow border crossings, but six hours at Petra.

“I was skeptical about booking this as the last review during my booking time was back in 2023 but let me say, this turned out to be such an amazing tour! Everything was well explained and executed and the accommodation was actually very nRead more”

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2.2 Day Tour to Petra and Wadi Rum from Tel Aviv

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 154 reviews · from $399

Travel from Tel Aviv to Jordan by coach, visit Aqaba, ride by Jeep through Wadi Rum at sunset, sleep in a Bedouin camp, then explore Petra with a guide. The trip includes transport, dinner, breakfast, lodging, and border assistance. Expect an early start, shared camp bathrooms unless you upgrade, and extra border and visa costs.

“Even though we started the trip at 2 a.m. and changed busses at the border, because you can only pass by foot into Jordan, the whole experience is WORTH it. The border passing is quite fast, 50+ people were processed in about 30-40 Read more”

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3.Palestine Revealed: 2-Day Private Tour from Jerusalem

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 110 reviews · from $1,245Top rated

Travel privately from Jerusalem or Tel Aviv through Gush Etzion, Hebron, Mar Saba, Bethlehem, and Aida Camp. Your English-speaking guide explains the region’s history and politics, takes you to the Cave of the Patriarchs and Church of the Nativity, and introduces you to Palestinian families. Hotel pickup, transport, meals, and one night’s lodging are included.

“Our driver showed up with a luxury bus(leather seats and comfort). He picked up our group from our respective BNB's. Our Guide explained professionally everything as we went along. He braved all our questions even as we excitedly peppered him with question after Read more”

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4.2-Day Petra Tour from Tel Aviv

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 49 reviews · from $430

Travel from Tel Aviv into Jordan for Mount Nebo, Madaba, Shobak Castle, and Petra, with meals, entrance fees, a guide, and a Bedouin-style campsite included. Guides such as Mahdi and Abdullah have helped make the long border crossings and packed schedule easier to manage. Expect six hours at Petra, shared lodging for solo visitors, and border taxes paid separately.

“Fabulous trip, very well organised! Border went very well. Everything explained. Don’t change money there as bad exchange rate, tour guide took money later in the day for Jordanian border visa. Lots of opportunities to change money oRead more”

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5.2-Day Best of Israel Tour from Tel Aviv: Jerusalem, Bethlehem and Masada Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 38 reviews · from $360Best value

Pack major Israeli sights into two days with guided visits to Jerusalem and Bethlehem, then Masada and the Dead Sea. Guides may vary, with past departures led by Ami, Amir, Rikki, Ron, Eli and Eyal. Hotel accommodation, breakfast, transport and pickup are included, though hotel quality and group size can affect the experience.

“These are all incredible places to visit and this trip covers them way better than youd be able to do yourself. Day 1 starts in Jerusalem which was completely overwhelming, its a complete shock to the senses, all this ancient history, incredibly diverse cultures and religions Read more”

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6.2-Day Northern Israel Tour from Jerusalem: Golan Heights, Nazareth and the Sea of Galilee

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 9 reviews · from $360

Travel north from Jerusalem with a professional guide, visiting Katzrin, Mount Bental, Nazareth, Capernaum and Yardenit. You will see ancient synagogues, Syrian bunkers, Christian holy sites and the Sea of Galilee, with hotel pickup, an overnight stay, breakfast and air-conditioned transport included.

“The tour was great in the sense that it covered a lot of Israel, and gave us a picture of the country. There was a good mix of history, scenic beauty, current life. The Sea of Galilea, the Talmudic village and Nazareth were great experiences. The guides were very well read, Read more”

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