THE MIDDLE EAST · 1-DAY TOURS

15 1-Day Tours in the Middle East Worth Booking

67 tours  ·  from $23 a head

This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 15 1-day tours worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.

From Tel Aviv: Jerusalem and Bethlehem Guided Day Trip - The road from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem
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From Tel Aviv: Jerusalem and Bethlehem Guided Day Trip

1.Jerusalem and Bethlehem Guided Day Trip

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

Spend 10 hours touring Jerusalem and Bethlehem from Tel Aviv by air-conditioned coach. Walk Jerusalem’s Old City, the Western Wall, Via Dolorosa, Church of the Holy Sepulchre, and Byzantine Cardo, then visit Bethlehem’s Church of the Nativity with a local Palestinian guide. Guides may include Itamar, Yoav, Avi, or Eyal.

“Avis in Jerusalém and Kojak in Bethlehem were simply amazing. God bless you both. Receive a warm hug fr Brazil”

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Masada and the Dead Sea Day Trip from Tel Aviv - The drive through the Judean Hills
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Masada and the Dead Sea Day Trip from Tel Aviv

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

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

Leave Tel Aviv at about 7:15 am for a full day in the Judean Desert. Ride the cable car up Masada with a local guide, pass the Good Samaritan Inn, Ein Gedi, and Qumran, then spend about 90 minutes at the Dead Sea. Air-conditioned transport, hotel pickup, admission, and return transfer are included.

“The tour guide was amazing! Masada was incredible to walk through, and to end the tour with a relaxing time at the Dead Sea was just perfect!”

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From Tel Aviv: Guided Day Trip to Nazareth & Sea of Galilee - Nazareth and the Church of the Annunciation
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From Tel Aviv: Guided Day Trip to Nazareth & Sea of Galilee

3.Guided Day Trip to Nazareth & Sea of Galilee

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

Travel from Tel Aviv to Nazareth, Tabgha, Capernaum, the Sea of Galilee, and Yardenit with hotel pickup, an air-conditioned coach, and a multilingual guide. You’ll visit major Christian sites, see Mount Tabor, and have time for an optional baptism service. Guides such as Aviva, Omri, Roy, and Yuval have earned praise for clear explanations and warm personalities.

“Great day trip. Even though we were a large group of 35 people, our guide Roy managed to keep us informed and interested. He also managed time perfectly so that we covered the full programme without any stress. Highly recommendable! Lots of thanks.”

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Dubai: Historic City Highlights Day Trip - Al Farooq Mosque and respectful dress
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Dubai: Historic City Highlights Day Trip

4.Historic City Highlights Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 807 reviews · 4 hours · from $23Best value

This four-hour Dubai city tour links Jumeirah, Palm Jumeirah, Al Bastakiya, Dubai Creek, the Spice Souk, and Gold Souk. You get hotel pickup, an air-conditioned vehicle, an abra crossing, and an inside visit to Al Farooq Omar bin Al Khattab Mosque. Guides such as Hammad, Waseem, and Nimesh have earned praise for clear, friendly explanations.

“It was a good experience and I got a chance to learn a lot from our tour guide Ashraf about Dubai. They provided us with water and allowed us to take some pictures and explore numerous of the places talked about. Tour to the museum was amazing, learnt a lot about Dubai and its history. I think the visit to the mosque should be removed there was no access to the place in the afternoon and most tours are usually in the afternoon. Overall, it was a wonderful experience”

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Masada and the Dead Sea Day Trip from Jerusalem - Riding the cable car to Masada
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Masada and the Dead Sea Day Trip from Jerusalem

5.Masada and the Dead Sea Day Trip from Jerusalem

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

Travel by air-conditioned coach from Jerusalem through the Judean Hills to Masada. Ride the cable car to Herod’s mountaintop palaces, hear the site’s dramatic story from a local guide such as Dorit, Orion, or Erez, then spend about 90 minutes floating in the Dead Sea and trying its mineral mud.

“Masada is a must! As a history buff, this was a dream! It was over 100 degrees but worth it. Cable car to the top. See everything and take it all in”

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From Tel Aviv: Caesarea, Haifa and Akko Day Trip - Caesarea: Roman stone beside the modern sea
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From Tel Aviv: Caesarea, Haifa and Akko Day Trip

6.Caesarea, Haifa and Akko Day Trip

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

Travel north from Tel Aviv by air-conditioned coach to Roman Caesarea, Haifa’s Baha’i Gardens viewpoint, Rosh Hanikra’s limestone grottoes, and Acre’s Old City. Guides such as Aviva, Erez, Yoav, and Itamar have led past departures in several languages. Expect a full day, limited time at each stop, extra entrance fees, and lunch at your own cost.

“The tour guide Aviva was amazing. She explained everything about Israel and guided us safely throughout the day. We love you Aviva 🙂🙏☺️🙏”

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

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

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

Travel by air-conditioned coach from Tel Aviv to Nazareth, Capernaum, the Sea of Galilee, Tiberias, and Yardenit. You’ll see major Christian sites, hear Bible-era stories from a guide such as Avi, Sivan, Yoav, or Roei, and may arrange a baptism at the Jordan River in advance. Expect a long, tightly scheduled day with up to 40 people.

“Seeing the Sea of Galilee was a highlight. Learnt a lot about the various places, but wish we could have had longer at the Sea of Galilee to reflect and explore.”

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Nazareth and the Sea of Galilee Day Trip from Jerusalem - Passing Kfar Cana and heading north
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Nazareth and the Sea of Galilee Day Trip from Jerusalem

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

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

Spend about 12 hours traveling from Jerusalem to Nazareth, Capernaum, the Sea of Galilee, and Yardenit with a guide and air-conditioned coach. Expect biblical sites, lakeside views, long driving stretches, and free time for a possible baptism. Guides such as Orion, Dorit, Dan, and Mati have been praised for clear storytelling.

“Our guide (Doris Epstein) was really terrific - not too much, not too little with regard to explanations and information, sensitive to the different sides of complex cultural issues and very friendly, without being obtrusive. The tour itself was interesting: sort of a "best of" the Read more”

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From Dubai: Abu Dhabi Full-Day Trip with Louvre & Grand Mosque - Louvre Abu Dhabi: two hours beneath the silver dome
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From Dubai: Abu Dhabi Full-Day Trip with Louvre & Grand Mosque

9.Abu Dhabi Full-Day Trip with Louvre & Grand Mosque

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 415 reviews · from $101Top rated

Spend about nine hours exploring Abu Dhabi from Dubai in a small group of up to 15 people. Visit the Grand Mosque with an English-speaking guide, then explore Louvre Abu Dhabi independently. Hotel pickup, return transport, entry fees, water, and a ladies’ abaya are included, with photo stops at Emirates Palace, Etihad Towers, and the Corniche.

“Really nicely organised trip from Dubai to Abu Dhabi to see the Louvre and Mosque. Bring snacks as it is a long day! Our tour guide Shadab was very energetic and knowledgeable. We had a great time and would recommend this trip.”

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Caesarea, Rosh Hanikra and Acre Day Trip from Tel Aviv - Caesarea begins with Herod’s grand port
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Caesarea, Rosh Hanikra and Acre Day Trip from Tel Aviv

10.Caesarea, Rosh Hanikra and Acre Day Trip from Tel Aviv

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 406 reviews · from $120

Travel north from Tel Aviv by air-conditioned coach with a professional guide, visiting Caesarea’s Roman ruins, Haifa’s Baha’i Gardens viewpoint, the cable-car grottos of Rosh Hanikra, and Acre’s Crusader tunnels. This is a fast, full day with hotel pickup, entrance fees, and guides such as Aviva, Itamar, Avi, and Aharon reported on different departures.

“We had a wonderful time at this tour with Aharon as our guide. His in depth knowledge combined with his sense of humor made for a fascinating tour. It’s a bit long with quite a few stops along the way in extremely warm weather, but quite interesting! Thank you Aharon for a memorable trip!”

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From Doha: Day Trip to North And West Qatar With Pickup - Purple Island and Al Thakira: a soft start by the water
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From Doha: Day Trip to North And West Qatar With Pickup

11.Day Trip to North And West Qatar With Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 336 reviews · 8 hours · from $71

Spend eight hours exploring Qatar’s north and west with an English-speaking guide such as Abdullah, Adnan, Hassan, or Abood. Visit Purple Island, Zubara Fort, Jumail village, desert rock formations, Richard Serra’s East-West sculpture, and Al-Shahaniya. Hotel and airport pickup, 4WD transport, water, tea, and insurance are included. Lunch is not.

“This tour is one of the most beautiful experiences in the country because it shows the real history and natural beauty of Qatar. and our tour guide abood was very friendly and professional I will highly recommend this tour specialy thanks to outr guide abood”

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Dubai to Abu Dhabi Day Trip: Grand Mosque, Palace & Etihad Towers - Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque: allow the full 90 minutes
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Dubai to Abu Dhabi Day Trip: Grand Mosque, Palace & Etihad Towers

12.Dubai to Abu Dhabi Day Trip: Grand Mosque, Palace & Etihad Towers

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 311 reviews · from $110

Travel from Dubai to Abu Dhabi in an air-conditioned vehicle with a bilingual guide. Visit Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Qasr Al Watan, and Etihad Towers, with photo stops at Louvre Abu Dhabi and the Corniche. Hotel pickup, entry tickets, water, and return transport are included. Plan for a long day and strict mosque dress rules.

“Our guide made this a memorable day. The tour was very well organised from start to finish. On the drive from Dubai to Abu Dhabi he told us what all we would be seeing and also told us a lot about the history, economy, culture and make up of the government of the UAERead more”

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Dubai Sightseeing Day Trip from Abu Dhabi - Palm Jumeirah and Atlantis are quick glimpses
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Dubai Sightseeing Day Trip from Abu Dhabi

13.Dubai Sightseeing Day Trip from Abu Dhabi

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 309 reviews · from $81

Travel from Abu Dhabi to Dubai in an air-conditioned coach with a guide such as Arshad or Sudath. Stop for photos at Dubai Marina, Palm Jumeirah, Burj Al Arab, and Jumeirah Beach, then cross Dubai Creek by abra and visit the gold and spice souks. Dubai Mall provides free time, but Burj Khalifa entry is not included.

“Excellent sites! Super helpful custom pickup/dropoff locations. We saw the main sites and spent a good amount of time at each one. The only suggestion is it would have been nice to know more of the culture and stories behind things instead of pointing buildings out during the bus ride.”

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Amman Petra Full-Day Trip - Getting started at Petra’s visitor center
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Amman Petra Full-Day Trip

14.Amman Petra Full-Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 270 reviews · from $95

Travel from Amman to Petra in a private air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking driver, Wi-Fi, and water. You get about four hours at the Nabataean city, including the Siq, Treasury, Street of Facades, Royal Tombs, and Pharaoh’s Castle. Add a local guide for two hours, or explore on your own.

“I had a very good day on my tour to Petra from Amman. Anas, my driver, was very good with knowledge of the country and interesting sights on the way Petra. The guide in Petra was also very knowledgeable and friendly. I really appreciated the day.”

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Anjar, Baalbek & Ksara Day Trip - With Lunch (4G on Board) - What the $95 price really covers
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Anjar, Baalbek & Ksara Day Trip – With Lunch (4G on Board)

15.Anjar, Baalbek & Ksara Day Trip – With Lunch (4G on Board)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 181 reviews · from $95

Travel from Beirut to Baalbek’s Roman temples, Anjar’s Umayyad palace-city, and Chateau Ksara’s ancient wine caves. Your English or French-speaking guide handles the history, site entries, transport, and Lebanese lunch. Expect about nine hours, a coach journey through the Bekaa Valley, wine tasting, and hotel pickup within Beirut.

“A full day travelling by coach, where the guide filled the journey with informative detail about the places we were visiting and the history of the area as we journeyed from Beirut. Anjar was magnificent, Baalbek was amazing. It was a privilege to Read more”

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