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The 15 Best Holy Land Tours in Israel

39 tours  ·  from $7 a head

The pilgrim sites sit close together, so the real question is how many fit in a day. These 15 range from a morning in the Old City to full routes taking in Bethlehem, the Jordan River and the Galilee, each priced and paced honestly.

Travel To Bethlehem, Jericho & Jordan River - Group Guided Tour from Jerusalem - Entering the Church of the Nativity
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Travel To Bethlehem, Jericho & Jordan River – Group Guided Tour from Jerusalem

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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From Tel Aviv: Jordan River, Nazareth, & Sea of Galilee Tour - Nazareth and the Church of the Annunciation
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From Tel Aviv: Jordan River, Nazareth, & Sea of Galilee Tour

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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From Tel Aviv/Jerusalem: Galilee, Nazareth, Jordan River - Starting from Tel Aviv or Jerusalem
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From Tel Aviv/Jerusalem: Galilee, Nazareth, Jordan River

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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From Jerusalem: Jordan River, Nazareth & Sea of Galilee Tour - Kafer Kana and the road to the Sea of Galilee
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From Jerusalem: Jordan River, Nazareth & Sea of Galilee Tour

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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Bethlehem, Jericho & Jordan River Tour from Jerusalem - A short break at a local artisanal shop
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Bethlehem, Jericho & Jordan River Tour from Jerusalem

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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Jerusalem Walking Tour: In the Footsteps of Jesus - Entering the Old City through Bethesda and St Anne’s
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Jerusalem Walking Tour: In the Footsteps of Jesus

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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Biblical Highlights of the Galilee Tour From Tel Aviv - The Basilica of the Annunciation in Nazareth
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Biblical Highlights of the Galilee Tour From Tel Aviv

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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Bethlehem, Jericho & Jordan River Tour from Tel Aviv - Jericho and the Mount of Temptation
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Bethlehem, Jericho & Jordan River Tour from Tel Aviv

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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Jerusalem Tour from Tel Aviv: In the Footsteps of Jesus - Three Mount of Olives churches in quick succession
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Jerusalem Tour from Tel Aviv: In the Footsteps of Jesus

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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Bike the Holy Land with Yoav Lavi, Bike Guide for all levels and a Photographer - What the three-hour format means for your day
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Bike the Holy Land with Yoav Lavi, Bike Guide for all levels and a Photographer

10.Bike the Holy Land with Yoav Lavi, Bike Guide for all levels and a Photographer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 36 reviews Top rated

Join Yoav Lavi, a Tel Aviv bike guide and photographer, for a private ride tailored to your group. Choose from urban promenades, paved roads, dirt trails, or mountain single tracks, with regular bikes or e-bikes, rentals, transfers, refreshments, and photography available. The tour lasts about three hours and suits families, casual riders, and stronger cyclists.

“I booked Yoav without a personal recommendation. He contacted me right away and was very helpful from the beginning, not just for my tour but for other recommendations in Israel. He sent me beautiful pictures of Israel. We unfortuRead more”

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Bethlehem and Jerusalem Day Biblical Tour from Tel Aviv - What this Tel Aviv day trip really gives you
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Bethlehem and Jerusalem Day Biblical Tour from Tel Aviv

11.Bethlehem and Jerusalem Day Biblical Tour from Tel Aviv

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 34 reviews · from $95

This 10-hour guided day trip takes you from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem and Bethlehem, with stops at the Mount of Olives, Western Wall, Via Dolorosa, Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Church of the Nativity, and Shepherd’s Field. Expect a large group of up to 40 people, a 7:30 am start, hotel pickup, and a busy but efficient schedule led by guides such as Yoav, Aviv, Udi, or Itamar.

“Our guide was very friendly at all times. He was very knowledgeable about the history of Jerusalem and how the old city is divided up and run. This relatively short tour of Jerusalem and Bethlehem highlights has made me want to spend a longer time exploring these cities.”

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Biblical tours - A private day built around your interests
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Biblical tours

12.Biblical tours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 33 reviews

With guide Malachi Boaz, you design a private full-day biblical tour around your interests. Expect pickup from your hotel, airport, or cruise port, air-conditioned transport, and a flexible route that may include the City of David, Western Wall, Temple Mount, Church of the Holy Sepulchre, churches, archaeological sites, and places tied to Jewish and Christian history.

“Boaz is amazing. Very professional and knowledgeable. He not only knows a ton about Israel but the surrounding countries, cultures and politics. We very much enjoyed him reading from the Bible at each place we went. He is flexible wiRead more”

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Israel Holy Land Christian Tour Package 7 days - Private Tour Package - Arrival at Ben Gurion Airport and settling in
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Israel Holy Land Christian Tour Package 7 days – Private Tour Package

13.Israel Holy Land Christian Tour Package 7 days – Private Tour Package

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 31 reviews · from $4,300

You’ll tour Israel’s major Christian and biblical sites in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking guide. The seven-day plan includes Jerusalem, Bethlehem, Jericho, Masada, the Dead Sea, Nazareth, Galilee, Caesarea, Haifa, Rosh Hanikra, and Acre, with hotels and breakfasts included.

“The logistics of the tour is amazing!! The tour was really great and included all the main places to visit, the hotels are located strategically to have a walk at night and have dinner. What we like the most was the explanations from the guides in our language, they really have a broad knowledge of all places. We absolutely recommend the tour!!”

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Full Day Private Christian Tour in Jerusalem with Tour Guide - The Mount of Olives viewpoint and Jerusalem below
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Full Day Private Christian Tour in Jerusalem with Tour Guide

14.Full Day Private Christian Tour in Jerusalem with Tour Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 28 reviews

Walk Jesus’ traditional route through Jerusalem with Simon, a private English-speaking guide known for history, humor, patience, and flexible pacing. Visit the Mount of Olives, Gethsemane, the Via Dolorosa, the Holy Sepulchre, and the Western Wall. The $700 price covers up to five people and private transportation, but not lunch.

“Simon is a wonderful tour guide, he kept teenagers and parents entertained and paced the day beautifully.”

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Full Day Jerusalem Tour: In Jesus' Steps - The Mount of Olives and the Church of the Ascension
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Full Day Jerusalem Tour: In Jesus’ Steps

15.Full Day Jerusalem Tour: In Jesus’ Steps

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 22 reviews · from $350

Spend about eight hours tracing Jesus’ Jerusalem with a private guide, beginning on the Mount of Olives and ending at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. Visit the Ascension, Pater Noster, Dominus Flevit, Gethsemane, Bethesda Pools, and the Via Dolorosa. Guides including Shimon, Agustina, Efrat, and Menno have led this route.

“Great tour, Eva had a lot of knowledge about the history of Jesus. She was right on time, was very flexible to accommodate our time constraints and special requests. She also was very respectful of our own views and way of experiencing the tour. We highly recommend it, thanks Eva!”

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