The 9 Best Holy Land Tours in Israel

1.Travel To Bethlehem, Jericho & Jordan River – Group Guided Tour from Jerusalem

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 128 reviews · from $80Our pick

From Jerusalem, spend a full day visiting Bethlehem’s Shepherds Field, Church of the Nativity, and Milk Grotto, then continue to the Jordan River and Jericho. Bethlehem is guided by a local host, while Jericho is mostly self-guided. Guides such as Elias, George, Mohammed, and Boaz may lead different departures.

“Elias and George were great tour guides, went above and beyond during the tour day, God bless them!!”

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2.Jordan River, Nazareth, & Sea of Galilee Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 103 reviews · 1 day · from $962

Travel from Tel Aviv to Nazareth, Cana, the Sea of Galilee, Capernaum, Tiberias, and Yardenit with an English-speaking guide. You’ll see major Christian sites, churches, ancient ruins, and Mt. Tabor views. The day includes transport and entrance fees, but not food, so bring a snack.

“Ben was super knowledgeable about all the locations that were covered and he looked after all the group members very well. This is a very religious tour. The devout Christians will love it. for me it was just TMI. I was not happy with the fact that we were over one hour of delay in truly starting the trip. Due to many pickup points because of people coming from various locations. which meant getting back was late. Wasn't a big fan of having to constantly leashed around with almost no free time (other than 5 or 10minutes at locations) people should bring a snack as there were no breakfast stop,…”

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3.From Tel Aviv/Jerusalem: Galilee, Nazareth, Jordan River

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 93 reviews · 1 day · from $99

Travel with an English-speaking guide from Tel Aviv or Jerusalem to Nazareth, Capernaum, Tabgha, and Yardenit. You’ll visit major Christian sites, hear biblical and historical context, and ride between stops by coach. Guides such as Sharif, Nadine, and Yona have earned praise for clear explanations and attentive service. Expect a long day, modest dress, and about $5 in entrance fees.

“I very happy with very interesting, informative tour. I happy with my decision of trip. Guide very knowledgeable and explained interesting information.”

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4.Jordan River, Nazareth & Sea of Galilee Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 86 reviews · 1 day · from $1,604

Travel by air-conditioned coach from Jerusalem to Nazareth, Kafer Kana, the Sea of Galilee, Capernaum, and Yardenit. An English-speaking guide leads you through major Christian sites, including the Church of the Annunciation and the Church of the Multiplication. Guides such as Dan, Dorit, Orion, and Orliv have been praised for clear, engaging commentary.

“The guide was very knowledgeable on every place we went. He was very patient and made sure that non off would be separated from the group. It was one of the best tours I had ever done.”

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5.Bethlehem, Jericho & Jordan River Tour from Jerusalem

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 78 reviews · from $109

Travel by air-conditioned minivan from Jerusalem to Bethlehem, Jericho, and Qasr al Yahud on a 10-hour guided day. Visit the Church of the Nativity, the Mount of Temptation, and the Jordan River baptism site. The Jericho cable car costs an extra $16, and lunch is not included.

“We started in Bethlehem where a guided boarded our bus and took us to one souvenir shop where we stayed too long which delayed our start time at the Church of the Nativity. Which our tour left early to avoid that! Then our guide tried to cRead more”

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6.Jerusalem Walking Tour: In the Footsteps of Jesus

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 67 reviews · from $89

Spend about nine hours tracing Christian Jerusalem with a guide, from Mount of Olives viewpoints and Gethsemane to Bethesda, St Anne’s Church, and the first four Via Dolorosa stations. Hotel pickup, transport, and a professional guide are included. Expect steady walking, a group of up to 40, and a lunch stop at your own cost.

“We had a very knowledgeable and unbiased tour guide Janu he was great, it was an amazing tour and everything was done as promised, toward the end of the tour some people in the tour didn't want to continue but Janu continued the tour without any hesitation and I stayed to the end and enjoyed the tour very much.”

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7.Biblical Highlights of the Galilee Tour From Tel Aviv

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 67 reviews · from $93

Travel from Tel Aviv to Nazareth and the Sea of Galilee on a 10-hour guided tour. Visit the Basilica of the Annunciation, St. Joseph’s Church, Capernaum, Tabgha, and Yardenit. Hotel pickup, drop-off, a professional guide, and entry fees are included. English is offered daily except Sunday.

“Everything about this guide was exceptional. His English, his knowledge, the way he described and explained biblical sites, his sense of humor, his walking pace. He talked the right amount, kept us interested with injections of trivia such as how cities got their name. I'm seriRead more”

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8.Bethlehem, Jericho & Jordan River Tour from Tel Aviv

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 57 reviews · from $119

Start early from Tel Aviv for a packed day in Bethlehem, Jericho, and Qasr al Yahud at the Jordan River. Visit the Church of the Nativity, ride the Mount of Temptation cable car for an extra $16, and tour the monastery. Guides such as George have led well-organized departures, though pickup and group coordination can vary.

“This tour was a great day trip - and although the driver was a little on the quiet side - the other travellers on the tour melded well and enjoyed the tour together.”

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9.Jerusalem Tour from Tel Aviv: In the Footsteps of Jesus

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 49 reviews · from $99

Leave Tel Aviv early for an 11-hour Christian walking tour of Jerusalem. From Mount of Olives views to Gethsemane, Bethesda, Saint Anne, and the first four Via Dolorosa stations, you’ll explore with a professional guide such as Daniel, Ami, or Tamar. Expect steep hills, steps, churches, and roughly 8 to 10 miles on foot.

“Very knowledgeable guide who read from the Bible at each spot for reference. You must be in very good physical shape for the walking- up and down many hills And steps. Highly recommended”

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