THE MIDDLE EAST · 1-DAY TOURS

15 1-Day Tours in the Middle East Worth Booking

26 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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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)

12.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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From Jerusalem: Dead Sea Chill Out Half-Day Trip - Your first look at the salty water
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From Jerusalem: Dead Sea Chill Out Half-Day Trip

13.Dead Sea Chill Out Half-Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 165 reviews · 5 hours · from $50

Leave Jerusalem before the worst heat for a five-hour Dead Sea outing with air-conditioned transport, beach entry, and English guidance by app. You will float in the salty water, try the famous mud, and enjoy Jordan Rift Valley views. Drivers such as Pedro and Alon have been praised for clear explanations, though the visit is self-guided.

“We really enjoyed the tour. Alon, our guide, was a really knowledgeable guide who had a lot of interesting things to say. The way from Jerusalem to the dead sea is beautiful. You stop in the desert and pass by Bedouin camp until you reach the dead sea. We had about 2 hours there in the evening, which I recommend, because it is really hot there and the "beach" was pretty empty. Floating is a really a unique and funny experience and you get some nice pictures (even better ones when you cover yourself in the healing mud).”

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From Muscat: Nizwa and Jebel Shams Day Trip - The road from Muscat to historic Nizwa
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From Muscat: Nizwa and Jebel Shams Day Trip

14.Nizwa and Jebel Shams Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 153 reviews · from $150

Travel from Muscat to historic Nizwa and Jebel Shams with an English-speaking guide such as Mohammed, Ahmed, or Abdullah. Visit Nizwa Fort and Souq, eat local food, then take in Oman’s Grand Canyon from a mountain viewpoint. Expect a long day with several hours on the road, but superb scenery along the way.

“Khair was extremely informative and took care to ensure that we had an enjoyable trip. It was a highlight of our visit and I would 100% recommend.”

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From Amman: Private Day Trip to Petra with Pickup - The road south from Amman
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From Amman: Private Day Trip to Petra with Pickup

15.Private Day Trip to Petra with Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 129 reviews · 12 hours · from $125

Leave Amman in a private air-conditioned car for Petra, with an English-speaking driver such as Oday, Fares, or Khader. Walk through the Siq to the Treasury, Theater, Monastery, and High Place of Sacrifice. The day lasts about 12 hours, with hotel pickup, return transport, and roadside breaks included. Petra entry fees and a local guide cost extra.

“The trip to Petra was so nice.. It’s an amazing place, full of history and beauty.. our Gude Mohammed provided us with a great service and support!! I will recommend to all my family and friends.. excellent tour guide”

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