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The 15 Best Israel Tours & Day Trips

32 tours  ·  from $55 a head

Almost everything worth a day is within two hours of Tel Aviv or Jerusalem, which makes the pickup point the real decision. These 15 cover the old city, Masada, the Dead Sea and the Galilee, with prices, durations and where each one starts.

From Tel Aviv: Masada & Dead Sea Full Day Tour with Pick Up - The desert drive and Judean Hills
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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 from Tel Aviv to Masada and the Dead Sea with an English, French, Spanish, or German-speaking guide. Ride the cable car to King Herod’s fortress, see desert views, stop near the Qumran caves, and spend about 90 minutes floating and using Dead Sea mud at Mineral Beach. Guides such as Udi, Avi, Yuval, and Omri have earned especially warm praise.

“I highly recommend this tour! Everything was well organized, timing was perfect to see highlights of Masada and take bath in the Dead sea. There is no time to see whole Masada complex but you can imagine rest due to views and models. I only recommend to Organisator if there would be possible to add drop off point in downtown (near to Sarona market for example). The guide was perfect! Thank him once again and wish you all the best.”

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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

2.Jerusalem and Bethlehem Guided Day Trip

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

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

3.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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Tel Aviv: Jerusalem, Bethlehem & Dead Sea - Leaving Tel Aviv early
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Tel Aviv: Jerusalem, Bethlehem & Dead Sea

4.Jerusalem, Bethlehem & Dead Sea

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

This 12-hour English-language tour takes you from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem’s Old City, Bethlehem’s Church of the Nativity, and the Dead Sea. Expect guided walks, several stairways, modest dress at holy sites, and limited beach time. Guides such as Shimon, Sivan, Joseph, and Yael have been praised for clear explanations and humor, though the Bethlehem segment can feel rushed.

“The trip was so interesting and we saw so much for one day! The tour guide in Jerusalem was really good and with excellent English which was really easy to understand. I cannot say the same for the guide in Bethlehem. I didn't understand anything. Also the driver of the bus was so friendly and all the way to Jerusalem he was telling us interesting things about Israel and the places around us which we were passing by. Definitely recommend this tour!”

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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

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, 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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From Tel Aviv: Jerusalem Old & New City Bus Tour - The Mount of Olives view
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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

Travel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem by air-conditioned coach with a professional guide. See Mount of Olives, the Western Wall, Cardo, Via Dolorosa, Church of the Holy Sepulcher, Mount Zion, and Yad Vashem. Guides such as Avi, Itamar, Kobi, and Dani are praised for clear storytelling and humor. Expect a long, active day with limited free time.

“Excellent on all counts! Avi was a great guide, friendly and very knowledgeable. Highly recommended tour and guide!”

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From Jerusalem: Masada & Dead Sea Full Day Tour with Pick Up - The cable car and the view from the summit
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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 visiting Masada and the Dead Sea from Jerusalem. Ride a cable car to Herod’s fortress, hear the story of the Roman siege, stop near Qumran, and float at Mineral Beach. Guides such as Daniel, Dorit, Ben, and Udi have earned praise for clear, engaging commentary.

“It was a wonderful day filled with a lot of solid information. A bang for your buck with your guide, Dorit!!!!”

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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

8.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

9.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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Day Tour to Jerusalem and Bethlehem from Tel Aviv - Entering Jerusalem through its old quarters
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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 from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem and Bethlehem by air-conditioned coach on a roughly 10-hour 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 Yoav, Itamar, Dima, and Shaked have earned particular praise, but the experience can vary by departure.

“Shaked did an awesome job. I admired his respect for the local Palestinian people and his selfless attitude toward tipping. He asked us to tip/help out the locals, which was a very good thing in my mind.”

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From Tel Aviv: Masada, Ein Gedi & Dead Sea Tour - Meeting in Tel Aviv and settling into the coach
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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 the Dead Sea with an English-speaking guide. Ride the cable car to Herod’s fortress, walk to desert waterfalls, and float in mineral-rich water. The day is tightly planned, so bring lunch, water shoes, sun protection, and patience for a long ride home.

“I enjoyed it a lot. Joni, our guide, was super cool and he told us interesting stories in Masada, we hiked in En Gedi and had just the right amount of time on the beach.”

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From Jerusalem: Nazareth and Sea of Galilee Tour - Nazareth and the Church of the Annunciation
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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

You’ll travel by air-conditioned coach from Jerusalem to Nazareth, Capernaum, Tabgha, Tiberias, and Yardenit. Expect biblical sites, scenic views, a paid lunch stop, and time in the Jordan River. Guides such as Orion, Dorit, Daniel, and Benny have earned praise for clear storytelling and good group care. Baptism with a priest must be arranged separately.

“Dorit proved to be an exceptionally knowledgeable tour guide during our visit. Her understanding of the area and its history was evident right from the start. What made our tour particularly enjoyable were the interesting anecdotes she seamlessly integrated into her explanations. These stories added a personal touch, giving depth and context to the places we explored. It was clear that Dorit had a genuine passion for her work. She was attentive to our group’s questions, offering detailed responses that often came with a hint of a story, making the information more relatable. The blend of factual knowledge with these narratives ensured we remained engaged throughout. By the tour’s end,…”

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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

13.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

14.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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Jerusalem and the Dead Sea from Tel Aviv - Mount Scopus, the Kidron Valley, and the first view of Jerusalem
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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 about 10 hours. Guides such as Udi, Erez, Roy, Jacob, and Lior lead you through the Old City, Western Wall, Via Dolorosa, and Church of the Holy Sepulchre before two hours at the salt lake. Expect early pickup, plenty of walking, and a busy but efficient schedule.

“Udi was an incredible tour guide and did such a great job at providing concise and captivating historical stories. The stop at the Dead Sea was an incredible way to relax after a busy first half of the day. I would absolutely do this tour again!”

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