Galilee Mountains tour from Tel Aviv: 4x4 SUV with Druze feast

White cliffs and a Druze feast in the Galilee Mountains, all in one day from the city.

A 12-hour tour from Tel Aviv into the Galilee Mountains by private 4x4 SUV, with a professional guide in English, French or Russian. You visit Rosh Hanikra's sea caves and white cliffs, a lookout over the Sea of Galilee, the old city and churches including the Basilica of the Annunciation, and return with hotel pickup and drop-off included. Lunch is an authentic Druze feast of beef or vegetarian sandwiches and salads.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Rosh Hanikra1h
2. Sea of Galileepassing by
3. Basilica of the Annunciation45m · entry included

Guided tours and scenic views in Galilee

• Travel from Tel Aviv to Galilee
• Guided tour to old city and port
• Guided tour
• Visit white cliff and crest caves
• Lookout to the Sea of Galilee
• Guided tour to old city and churches
• Guided tour at Basilica of the Annunciation
• Additional guided tours with local guide

The experience

How do you get from Tel Aviv to the Galilee Mountains without spending half the day in a minibus? A private 4x4 SUV picks you up from your hotel and heads north into the region's wild landscape. The vehicle seats your group alone (family or friends traveling together), so there's no waiting for other pickups and no strangers on board. The guide speaks English, French or Russian, and the whole day runs 12 hours from pickup to drop-off.

The route covers four main stops. Rosh Hanikra sits at the northern coast where white limestone cliffs meet the sea. You see the crest caves and the dramatic geology up close. From there, a lookout gives you views across the Sea of Galilee (also called Kinnert locally). The tour then moves inland to the old city and churches, including a guided tour of the Basilica of the Annunciation, one of Christianity's most significant sites. Between stops, the guide shares the history and context of what you're seeing.

Food is built into the day. Light breakfast (smoked cheese, eggs and fresh local bread) comes before you leave Tel Aviv. Mid-morning brings tea and coffee on board. Late lunch is the centerpiece: an authentic Druze feast of beef or vegetarian sandwiches with a variety of salads, prepared by locals. Free health snacks travel with you for the rest of the afternoon. If you have dietary requirements or need vegetarian options, you can request them when you book.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off from Tel Aviv.
• professional guide in English, French or Russian.
• light breakfast of smoked cheese, eggs and fresh local bread.
• morning tea and coffee.
• late lunch of beef or vegetarian sandwiches with salads.
• free health snacks throughout the day.
• private 4x4 SUV for your group.

Options for this experience

3 options

Galilee Wine&DineGuide in English, French or Russian · 07:00Galilee offroad adventure exploring Galilee's culinary scene and Druze culture at selected locations. Includes pickup.

One-Day Classic Tour of the GalileeGuide in English, French or Russian · 07:00One-day classic Galilee offroad adventure; excludes the Wine & Dine and ATV action options. Pickup is included.

Galilee ATV ActionGuide in English, French or Russian · 07:00Galilee offroad adventure featuring high-gear ATV action at the Jordan River cracks. Pickup is included.

You pick the guide language when booking.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 07:00

Book up to2d before

AgesAdult (12 to 70 years) · Child (6 to 11 years) · Under 6: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, French and Russian

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 5 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 10 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problems

Operated by GoKEDEM

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you want to see the Galilee's major sites (the white cliffs, the Sea of Galilee, the Basilica of the Annunciation) without renting a car or joining a large group. The private 4x4 SUV means your family or friends travel alone, and the 12-hour day fits all the main stops and an authentic Druze lunch into one departure from Tel Aviv.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, French and Russian.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (6 to 11 years). Children under 6 can't be included in the booking.

What's the difference between the three tour options?

The Classic Galilee tour is the standard itinerary with hotel pickup, guide, and the Druze lunch included. Galilee Wine&Dine adds wine tastings to the day. Galilee ATV Action swaps the 4x4 SUV for off-road ATV riding through the same region. All three include the same major stops and meals. You choose the vehicle and experience that fits your trip.

What exactly is Rosh Hanikra?

Rosh Hanikra is a headland on Israel's northern coast where white limestone cliffs drop to the sea. The tour includes the white cliffs themselves and access to sea caves carved into the rock face. It's one of the most dramatic coastal landscapes in the region.

Is the Basilica of the Annunciation worth the time?

The Basilica of the Annunciation in Nazareth is one of the holiest sites in Christianity, built on the spot where the angel Gabriel is said to have announced Jesus's birth to Mary. The guide leads you through the old city and the basilica itself, providing historical and religious context. If religious or historical sites matter to your trip, this stop anchors the day.

How much time do I spend driving versus at the stops?

The 12-hour day includes multiple guided tours at each major site, so you're not rushed through any single stop. The 4x4 SUV is comfortable for the drive, and the route is designed to let you spend real time at Rosh Hanikra, the Sea of Galilee lookout, and the basilica rather than just passing through.