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The 15 Best Tours and Day Trips You Can Book in Israel

158 tours  ·  from $11 a head

A week or ten days, and the same problem either way: three thousand years of sights against one itinerary. The 15 below are the days out that earn their place, priced and timed, with the full catalogue underneath when you want to go deeper.

From Tel Aviv: Masada & Dead Sea Full Day Tour with Pick Up - The cable car saves your legs, not your time
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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 by air-conditioned coach from Tel Aviv to Masada, ride the cable car to Herod’s fortress, then spend about 90 minutes at a Dead Sea mineral beach. Guides such as Udi, Avi, Yuval, and Omri are known for clear history, humor, and careful timing. Qumran caves are viewed along the return route.

“Our guide was amazing, an incredible professional who made the ride much more interesting and immersive. Highly recommended”

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From Tel Aviv: Jerusalem and Bethlehem Guided Day Trip - Mount Scopus gives you the best first look at Jerusalem
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From Tel Aviv: Jerusalem and Bethlehem Guided Day Trip

2.Jerusalem and Bethlehem Guided Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 1,316 reviews · 10 hours · from $118

Travel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem and Bethlehem in one long, guided day. You’ll see Mount Scopus, the Western Wall, Via Dolorosa, the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Manger Square, and the Church of the Nativity. Guides such as Itamar, Avi, Yoav, and Hava have led recent departures, though your guide may vary.

“Itamar was an excellent guide, very personable, funny, knowledgeable, and engaging. He painted a vivid picture of the history behind the sites with captivating storytelling along the way. Both Bethlehem and Jerusalem are worth seeing to get a sense of the beginning and the end of the story of Jesus. You’re in good hands if you have Itamar as your guide!”

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Masada and the Dead Sea Day Trip from Tel Aviv - Leaving Tel Aviv at 7:15 a.m.
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Masada and the Dead Sea Day Trip from Tel Aviv

3.Masada and the Dead Sea Day Trip from Tel Aviv

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,014 reviews · from $120

Leave Tel Aviv at 7:15 a.m. for Masada and the Dead Sea in an air-conditioned coach. Ride the cable car to Herod’s desert fortress, hear the site’s dramatic story from guides such as Eyal, Itamar, or Yonatan, then spend about 90 minutes floating and using mineral mud at the Dead Sea. Hotel pickup, entry fees, and transport are included.

“Jonathon (yonathon)wS very informative and funny made sure we were safe hydrated an overall excellent tour and guide!”

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Tel Aviv: Jerusalem, Bethlehem & Dead Sea - The ride from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem
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Tel Aviv: Jerusalem, Bethlehem & Dead Sea

4.Jerusalem, Bethlehem & Dead Sea

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 881 reviews · 12 hours · from $109

From Tel Aviv, you’ll walk Jerusalem’s four Old City quarters, see the Western Wall and Church of the Holy Sepulchre, visit Bethlehem’s Church of the Nativity, then float in the Dead Sea. English-speaking guides such as Sivan, Joseph, Shimon, and Yael have led this route, which suits first-time visitors who want a fast overview rather than a slow, in-depth tour.

“Hello, We very much enjoyed the tour. It was very informative, structured, and well organized. We had very good guide Josef, he introduced for us Jerusalim He reminded for us amazing history of this great city and also told us abot today"s Jerusalim. After Jerusalim we visited Bethlehem and again it was interesting excursion. After that we went to the Dead sea. It was really amazing experience - it is so strange when your body is listening to the solty water more than to your brains commands. Amazing day and unforgetable memories! I would recommend this tour to everyone who starts his acquaintance with this wonderful country.”

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From Tel Aviv: Guided Day Trip to Nazareth & Sea of Galilee - From Tel Aviv across the coastal plain
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From Tel Aviv: Guided Day Trip to Nazareth & Sea of Galilee

5.Guided Day Trip to Nazareth & Sea of Galilee

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 824 reviews · 10 hours · from $98

Travel from Tel Aviv to Nazareth, Tabgha, Capernaum, and the Sea of Galilee in a 10-hour air-conditioned coach tour. You’ll visit the Church of the Annunciation, Mount of Beatitudes, Church of the Multiplication, and Yardenit baptism site. Guides such as Aviva, Roy, Yuval, and Haya are praised for clear explanations and warm, well-paced leadership.

“The tour guide was nice, friendly, and very accommodating. Even when we weren't back on time, he was understanding. He also had a lot of knowledge and was able to make references to the Bible—simply fantastic. The tour was also well organized from the start.”

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From Tel Aviv: Jerusalem Old & New City Bus Tour - Walking through the Old City
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From Tel Aviv: Jerusalem Old & New City Bus Tour

6.Jerusalem Old & New City Bus Tour

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

Spend a full day touring Jerusalem from Tel Aviv by air-conditioned coach. Walk the Old City’s Jewish and Armenian Quarters, Cardo, Western Wall, Via Dolorosa, and Church of the Holy Sepulcher, then visit Yad Vashem. Guides such as Avi, Itamar, Kobi, and Dani lead tours in several languages. Expect plenty of walking and a brisk pace.

“Avi was the perfect Guide and we had a wonderful time in Jerusalem! I'd definitely book with Bein Harim again!”

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From Jerusalem: Masada & Dead Sea Full Day Tour with Pick Up - Riding the cable car up to Masada
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From Jerusalem: Masada & Dead Sea Full Day Tour with Pick Up

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

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

Spend 10 hours exploring Masada and the Judean Desert, then float in the Dead Sea at Mineral Beach. Your guide leads the cable-car visit, explains the fortress and its Roman siege, and points out Qumran, the Good Samaritan site, and the Jordan Rift Valley. Transport, admissions, and hotel pickup are included.

“We have a great trip, well worth it and the timings were about right. 10 hours in a coach seemed a long time but it really flew by and the Masada trip was worth it even just for the views. The Dead Sea swim was great fun and mud bathing a blast. It might suggestion would be to let people know the first stop is a coffee stop as this might help people with the early start! It’s good to know what the whole plan is to enable p people to make choices . Overall we had a great day, guide was really knowledgable and the people on the trip…”

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Masada and the Dead Sea Day Trip from Jerusalem - The Dead Sea is strange, simple, and worth doing right
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Masada and the Dead Sea Day Trip from Jerusalem

8.Masada and the Dead Sea Day Trip from Jerusalem

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 757 reviews · from $111

Spend about nine hours with a guide and up to 40 people traveling from Jerusalem through the Judean desert. Visit Masada by cable car, see Qumran and Ein Gedi, then float in the Dead Sea and try its mineral mud. Guides such as Dorit, Orion, Erez, and Michael have earned strong praise, though lunch stops and limited free time can frustrate.

“We did Masada and Dead Sea 1 day tour from Jerusalem with family. I read previous comments before booked the trip so sort of got prepared what to expect (change buses, too many people travelling together, crowd in Masada and Dead sea, expensive forced lunch, mRead more”

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From Tel Aviv: Caesarea, Haifa and Akko Day Trip - Caesarea, where Rome meets the Mediterranean
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From Tel Aviv: Caesarea, Haifa and Akko Day Trip

9.Caesarea, Haifa and Akko Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 744 reviews · 11 hours · from $120

Spend 11 hours tracing Israel’s Mediterranean coast by air-conditioned coach. Walk among Caesarea’s Roman ruins, view Haifa’s Baha’i Gardens from above, visit Rosh Hanikra’s limestone grottoes, and explore Acre’s old city and bazaar. Guides such as Aviva, Yoav, Udi, Erez, and Itamar are known for lively history talks. Bring shekels for lunch and entrance fees.

“It was a great experience from the beginning to the end.”

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Day Tour to Jerusalem and Bethlehem from Tel Aviv - Mount Scopus gives you the best first orientation
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Day Tour to Jerusalem and Bethlehem from Tel Aviv

10.Day Tour to Jerusalem and Bethlehem from Tel Aviv

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

Travel by air-conditioned coach from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem and Bethlehem in one long day. Walk the Old City, Western Wall, Via Dolorosa, Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Manger Square, and Church of the Nativity with a guide. Guides such as Yoav, Itamar, Dima, and Shaked have earned strong praise, though crowds, rushed visits, shopping stops, and changing bus arrangements can affect the day.

“Our tour guide Yoav is really humorous. He added so much fun of this trip. We have enjoyed so much of both Jerusalem and Bethlehem.”

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From Tel Aviv: Masada, Ein Gedi & Dead Sea Tour - Masada: Herod’s fortress above the desert
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From Tel Aviv: Masada, Ein Gedi & Dead Sea Tour

11.Masada, Ein Gedi & Dead Sea Tour

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

Travel by coach from Tel Aviv to Masada, Ein Gedi, and a private Dead Sea beach. Your English-speaking guide explains the sites, then gives you time to explore on your own. Expect a full 12-hour day, added entrance fees, desert heat, and a tightly managed schedule.

“Tour was really good and informative. Only the stop in the dead sea was a little to short.”

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

12.Nazareth and Sea of Galilee Tour

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

This 10-hour bus tour takes you from Jerusalem to Nazareth, Capernaum, Tabgha, the Sea of Galilee, Tiberias, and Yardenit. You will see the Church of the Annunciation, ancient synagogue ruins, and the Jordan River. Guides such as Orion, Dorit, Dan, and Aharon have been praised for clear storytelling and good group care. Lunch and baptism arrangements cost extra.

“The tour is really nice and good. My mom and i are so happy”

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Nazareth and the Sea of Galilee Day Trip from Tel Aviv - Kfar Cana and the Road to the Sea of Galilee
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Nazareth and the Sea of Galilee Day Trip from Tel Aviv

13.Nazareth and the Sea of Galilee Day Trip from Tel Aviv

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 541 reviews · from $98

This 10-hour coach tour links Nazareth’s Church of the Annunciation and St. Joseph’s Church with Capernaum, the Sea of Galilee, Tiberias, and Yardenit on the Jordan River. You’ll travel with a professional guide, usually in a group of up to 40, with an optional baptism arranged in advance through the Yardenit site. Guides such as Roei, Sivan, Avi, Yoav, and Orion have been especially praised for clear, friendly commentary.

“Very enjoyable the guide was very approachable and friendly and the coach driver very caring and patient.”

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Nazareth and the Sea of Galilee Day Trip from Jerusalem - Along the Sea of Galilee, with biblical places in view
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Nazareth and the Sea of Galilee Day Trip from Jerusalem

14.Nazareth and the Sea of Galilee Day Trip from Jerusalem

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 446 reviews · from $108

This 12-hour guided coach trip takes you from Jerusalem to Nazareth, Capernaum, the Sea of Galilee, and Yardenit. Expect major Christian sites, a professional guide such as Orion, Dorit, or Dan, hotel pickup, and a long day with no lunch included. Modest clothing, water, and good walking shoes are essential.

“Danny did a great job as our guide. He was personable and very knowledgeable. Thanks, Danny. Kristen and I really enjoyed our day. I would have given 5 stars, but for one thing. Why not just raise the price and include lunch.”

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Jerusalem and the Dead Sea from Tel Aviv - Entering the Old City through several quarters
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Jerusalem and the Dead Sea from Tel Aviv

15.Jerusalem and the Dead Sea from Tel Aviv

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 444 reviews · from $133

Travel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem and the Dead Sea in a small-group coach tour of up to 40 people. Walk through the Old City, see the Western Wall, Via Dolorosa, Church of the Holy Sepulchre, and Muslim Quarter, then spend about two hours floating in the Dead Sea. Guides such as Udi, Erez, Roy, and Lior are praised for clear, lively commentary.

“The description of the tour was pretty accurate except they don't actually pick you up from your hotel like it says. They give you a hotel near yours but not exactly where you're staying. The tour guide Roy was vèry entertaining and knowledgeable and the driver Itzik was verRead more”

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