The 3 5-Day Experiences in Israel That Are Worth the Money

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

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

Cover Israel’s major historic and religious sights in five days from Tel Aviv. You’ll explore Jerusalem, float in the Dead Sea, ride the cable car to Masada, visit Nazareth and Capernaum, and see Caesarea, Haifa, Rosh Hanikra, and Acre. Guides such as Amir, Eyal, and Rami have been praised for strong explanations, though daily organization can vary.

“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 at Ahla Diving Center in Eilat learning scuba skills with a certified instructor. You’ll study PADI materials, train in a pool, complete four confined-water sessions and six coral reef sessions to 18 meters, with equipment, insurance, drinks, and certification included.

“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

GoKedem takes you across Israel in a private luxury 4x4 SUV with a guide such as Kobi, covering Acre, Nazareth, the Golan Heights, Jerusalem, Masada, the Dead Sea, the Negev, Caesarea, Tel Aviv, and Jaffa. Breakfast, lunch, snacks, hotel pickup, and many entry fees are included. Accommodation is not.

“we are 2 weeks after the trip and yet our memories come up and flow. the stop at the Druze village at the Golan with the kind Abu Zied family that open their house and host us with an amazing authentic feast. the Friday pray rituals at the lion Read more”

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