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Jerusalem Old City Day Tour from Tel Aviv: Mount of Olives, Temple Mount & Rooftop LunchYou’ll walk Jerusalem’s Old City with a small group, starting late from Tel Aviv so you’re not rushed. Expect close-up moments at Gethsemane, Temple Mount access if open, time at the Western Wall and Church of the Holy Sepulchre, plus a rooftop lunch above it all. It’s less about ticking boxes and more about feeling those layers of history under your feet.
Masada and Dead Sea day trip from Jerusalem: Float and exploreA nine-hour guided day trip from Jerusalem visits Masada's clifftop fortress and Herod's palace, the Qumran Caves where the Dead Sea Scrolls were discovered, Ein Gedi Nature Reserve, and the Dead Sea for floating and mud. The tour includes hotel pickup, a professional guide in your choice of English, Spanish, French or German, entrance fees to all sites, cable car access up Masada, and transport in an air-conditioned vehicle. Children are welcome from age 4.Is it for me?Choose this tour if you're visiting from Jerusalem and want to see Masada, Qumran, and the Dead Sea in one day with a guide who knows the biblical and historical context of each site.
Nazareth and Sea of Galilee day trip from JerusalemThis day trip from Jerusalem visits the Holy Land sites of Nazareth and the Sea of Galilee, including the Basilica of the Annunciation, Church of St. Joseph, Church of the Multiplication and Yardenit baptism site on the Jordan River. A professional guide in your choice of English, Spanish, French or German leads the route; hotel pickup and entrance fees are included. The tour runs 12 hours and suits travelers age 4 and up; dress code requires knees and shoulders covered in places of worship.Is it for me?Book this if you're based in Jerusalem and want to visit both Nazareth and the Sea of Galilee in one trip—the route covers significant distance, so a guided day trip works better than piecing it together yourself.
Masada, Ein Gedi & Dead Sea tour from JerusalemA full-day guided tour from Jerusalem to three Judean Desert landmarks: Masada's mountaintop fortress (reached by cable car), Ein Gedi's nature reserve with waterfalls, and the Dead Sea's mineral-rich waters where you float. Transportation from Jerusalem, a live English-speaking guide, and the route between sites are included; entrance fees to each location are separate.Is it for me?Book this if you're based in Jerusalem without a car—your guide drives you to all three sites and leads the hikes, so you skip arranging transport and navigating each location independently.
Jerusalem and Bethlehem Day Tour: Churches and HistoryThis nine-hour guided tour covers the Christian, Jewish and Muslim quarters of Jerusalem's Old City, then crosses into Bethlehem to visit the Church of the Nativity. A professional guide leads you through the Via Dolorosa, the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, the Western Wall, the Garden of Gethsemane and the Church of All Nations, with entrance fees and hotel pickup included. A current passport is required for entry into Bethlehem, and modest dress—knees and shoulders covered—is required in all places of worship.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want to see the major Christian holy sites in Jerusalem and Bethlehem with a guide who can explain the history and significance of each stop—the nine-hour structure and included transport mean you don't piece together multiple sites or negotiate transport yourself. If you're traveling with children under four, this tour is not suitable; from age four onward, children are welcome, though the walking and length of the day should factor into your decision.
Bethlehem half day tour from JerusalemYou travel from Jerusalem to Bethlehem in a climate-controlled vehicle with a licensed guide, visiting the Church of the Nativity, the Milk Grotto, Shepherds' Field, and St. Catherine's Church. The tour includes pickup from David Citadel Hotel, bottled water, and a stop at a local artisan shop. Security checks at the checkpoint are standard; modest dress and comfortable shoes are essential. The whole experience takes about four to five hours.Is it for me?This tour suits travelers who want to visit Bethlehem's main Christian sites without arranging transport, entry fees, or timing themselves—the fixed itinerary and pickup from your hotel in Jerusalem remove the logistics, leaving you to focus on the sites and their history.
2-Day Petra Tour from Jerusalem: Bedouin camp includedThis two-day guided tour departs Jerusalem, crosses into Jordan, and explores Petra—one of the Seven Wonders of the World—with overnight accommodation in a Bedouin-style campsite. The same English-speaking guide accompanies you throughout, handling the border crossing and all logistics. Includes all entrance fees, meals, transport in an air-conditioned vehicle, and overnight stay; you'll visit Mount Nebo and the ancient mosaic map in Madaba on day one, then spend day two walking through Petra's carved canyons before returning to Jerusalem by evening.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want to reach Petra from Jerusalem without flying south to Eilat or arranging your own transport and accommodation—the same guide handles the border crossings both ways, and your camp stay and meals are included, so the two days hold together as a single journey. It's built for travelers with moderate fitness who can walk through Petra's canyons and climb its carved paths, and it's not available to Israeli passport holders.
West Bank Day Tour from Jerusalem: Jericho, Ramallah & BethlehemYou’ll walk ancient streets in Bethlehem, stand by the Jordan River where Jesus was baptized, eat lunch with locals in Ramallah, and see Jericho’s sun-baked ruins on this West Bank day trip from Jerusalem. Expect honest stories from your guide, small surprises along the way, and moments that stick with you long after you’re home.
Jerusalem Old City: Four Quarters & Western Wall TourYou walk through all four quarters of Jerusalem's Old City with a guide who knows the hidden corners and the history behind each stone. The tour includes the Western Wall, the Church of the Holy Sepulcher, Mount Zion's Last Supper room, and the Armenian Quarter, with flexibility to add the Via Dolorosa or Temple Mount if you want. No need to arrange transport or figure out the maze of gates yourself—the guide handles the route and timing, leaving you free to absorb the place.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see the Old City's major sites without navigating the maze of quarters and gates alone, and you value a guide who knows the history and can adjust the route to what interests you most.
Jerusalem Bethlehem Shore Excursion: Full-Day Christian SitesThis full-day shore excursion from Ashdod port takes cruise passengers to Jerusalem and Bethlehem with a professional English-speaking guide and air-conditioned minivan transport included. The itinerary covers Mount of Olives for panoramic views, Garden of Gethsemane, the Last Supper room, the Via Dolorosa, Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Western Wall, and finishes in Bethlehem at Manger Square and the Church of the Nativity. Port pickup and drop-off are arranged, and the tour adapts to opening times, security requirements, queues and traffic on the day.Is it for me?The tour involves substantial walking over stone steps and uneven ground through the Old City and between sites, so good walking shoes and moderate fitness are necessary. The pace is set by the group and the guide, with stops built in, but this is not a leisurely stroll—you cover multiple significant sites in 7 to 10 hours, which is what makes a full pilgrimage possible within a single port day.
Jerusalem to Petra & Wadi Rum: 3-Day Jordan TourYou travel with one guide from Jerusalem through the King Hussein Border crossing into Jordan for three full days. You spend a day exploring Petra on foot, ride a 4x4 through Wadi Rum's desert landscape, visit Mount Nebo and Madaba, and sleep in Bedouin-style campsites. All entry fees, meals, transport, and accommodation are included; the guide handles the border crossing and logistics so you don't have to.Is it for me?Book this if you're leaving from Jerusalem and want to see Petra and Wadi Rum without arranging separate transport, accommodation, border paperwork, or meals—the single guide and fixed itinerary remove all the logistics that usually fragment a cross-border trip into pieces.
Bethlehem, Jericho & Jordan River: Full Day from JerusalemYou visit the Church of the Nativity and Milk Grotto in Bethlehem with a guide, then move through the Jordan Valley to the baptism site and ancient Jericho on your own. Transport, water, and Bethlehem guidance are included; Jericho entry fees (10 NIS each for Tel es-Sultan and Hisham's Palace) are separate. Plan for a full day and bring your passport for checkpoint crossing.Is it for me?Right for travelers based in Jerusalem who want to see Bethlehem, the Jordan River, and Jericho in one full day without arranging separate transport and guides. Expect a vehicle switch at the checkpoint and self-guided exploration in Jericho—that's what fits three major biblical sites into a single outing.
Dead Sea, Masada & Ein Gedi Day Tour from JerusalemA self-guided day tour from Jerusalem to the Dead Sea, Masada and Ein Gedi Nature Reserve, with air-conditioned transport and entrance fees included. You take the cable car up Masada's cliff face to explore the ruins and views, hike through Ein Gedi's freshwater streams and waterfalls, then float in the Dead Sea's mineral-rich waters and therapeutic mud. The tour runs 10 hours with no rigid group schedule—you set the pace at each stop.Is it for me?Depart from a central Jerusalem location instead of waiting for hotel pickups, which means you start the day on time and maximize hours at each site. This works well if you're staying in the city without a rental car and want to see three major sites in one outing without a guide's narration or fixed group pace.
Bethlehem & Dead Sea: Nativity Church, Milk Grotto & Mud FloatYou’ll walk through Bethlehem’s storied streets with a local guide, see holy places like the Nativity Church and Milk Grotto, then float weightless in the Dead Sea’s salty water. Expect laughter over muddy hands and quiet moments in centuries-old chapels — this day trip leaves more questions than answers, in a good way.
Private Tour Jerusalem Old City: Four Quarters & Hidden CornersA private half-day guided tour of Jerusalem's Old City for up to 6 travelers, with a professional English-speaking guide who customizes the itinerary after booking. The tour covers the four quarters—Christian, Jewish, Armenian and one unnamed—plus the Temple Mount, Western Wall, Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Via Dolorosa, Cardo and Jaffa Gate. The guide brings you to rooftop viewpoints and lesser-known sites; dress code required (knees and shoulders covered) and moderate fitness needed.Is it for me?Your guide—part of our independent network, not a company—shapes the route around what draws you, lingering in hidden corners and layering in the history and faith that matter most to you.
Bethlehem, Jericho & Qasr El Yahud Day Trip from JerusalemA nine-hour guided day trip from Jerusalem visits Bethlehem, Jericho, and Qasr El Yahud, the baptismal site on the Jordan River. Hotel pickup, a professional English-speaking guide, entrance fees and an air-conditioned vehicle are included. A Palestinian guide meets you at the Bethlehem border and may require a vehicle change; dress code (knees and shoulders covered) is required for places of worship, and descent into the Nativity cave is not always possible due to visitor volume.Is it for me?Choose this tour if you're visiting both Jericho and Bethlehem in one day and need a guide who can navigate the West Bank crossing from Jerusalem.
Jerusalem: Dual Narrative Tour with Two GuidesYou walk the Old City's major sites—Jaffa Gate, Armenian Quarter, Jewish Quarter, Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Via Dolorosa, Western Wall, and Al-Aqsa Mosque—guided by one Israeli and one Palestinian who explain competing histories at each stop. The tour requires moderate fitness, covered shoulders and knees, and several hours on foot. You'll finish with two perspectives on Jerusalem's future, not one.Is it for me?Book this if you want to understand Jerusalem's competing histories rather than just see its landmarks, and if you're willing to spend several hours walking and listening to two guides explain the same places differently. The format—two narrators, one city—is what makes the complexity visible instead of hidden.
Jerusalem: Yad Vashem Holocaust Museum with GuideYou'll spend 2.5 hours moving through nine galleries of the Holocaust History Museum with a trained Yad Vashem guide, seeing the original Auschwitz Album, walking a reconstructed Warsaw Ghetto street, and standing in the Hall of Names. Headsets, all fees, and gratuities are included. The tour runs Friday mornings, and afterward you can explore the grounds at your own pace.Is it for me?Book this if you want to understand the Holocaust through primary sources and expert context without arranging transport or navigating the museum alone—the guide and the structured route through nine galleries is what transforms a visit into education.
Dead Sea, Masada at Sunrise and Ein Gedi Tour from JerusalemThis 10-hour tour from Jerusalem takes you to three Dead Sea region sites: Masada's archaeological ruins (reached by cable car), Ein Gedi Nature Reserve's desert oasis with springs and pools, and the Dead Sea itself for floating and mud bathing. The tour is self-guided at each stop; air-conditioned transport and Dead Sea beach entry are included. Entrance fees to Masada and Ein Gedi, food, drinks and towels are at your own expense, though towels can be rented at the meeting point.Is it for me?The 10-hour commitment means you leave before dawn and return mid-afternoon, which works if your schedule has the morning free but rules out a full day of other activities. This is a self-guided tour at each stop, so you set your own pace at the ruins, the oasis and the water—there's no group instruction or tight timing within the day itself.
Jerusalem Half Day Tour: Western Wall and Holy SepulchreThis half-day walking tour of Jerusalem's Old City covers the Western Wall, Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Via Dolorosa and the quarters of the Old City, with a professional guide in your choice of language, hotel pickup, and all entrance fees. The tour runs seven hours and ends in the Old City around 1 p.m., so you keep your afternoon free. Comfortable walking shoes and modest dress (knees and shoulders covered) are required; children must be at least 4 years old.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want to see the major religious and historical sites of Jerusalem's Old City without arranging transport or buying tickets separately—the guide handles the route and the history, and you're done by early afternoon.
