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Book this private transfer which takes you directly from Jerusalem to Ben Gurion Airport, eliminating hassles with taxis or public shuttle buses. This gives you more time in Jerusalem, instead of spending it organizing transportation. Only you and your party of up to three will be onboard your comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle.

Combine a visit to the birthplace of Jesus with a float in the Dead Sea on this full-day group tour, which includes transportation from Tel Aviv or Jerusalem. You'll head over to the West Bank, where you'll visit important Christian sights such as the Church of the Nativity and the Shepherd's Sanctuary. You'll then continue to the Dead Sea, where you'll have a chance to float in buoyant saline waters.

Leave Ashdod on a private, full-day shore excursion to Jerusalem and the Western Wall, and experience the ancient city’s holy and historic sites. Take in sweeping views from the Mount of Olives then explore the Old City’s fortified walls and diverse neighborhoods with your personal guide. Tuck a folded prayer into the cracks of the Western Wall, follow the footsteps of ancient pilgrims on the Via Dolorosa, and stroll a Byzantine road through the heart of the old Jewish quarter before returning to your ship at Ashdod.

Get up close to the ancient and religious treasures of Old Jerusalem on this half-day tour from Tel Aviv. With a professional guide, ride an air-conditioned coach to the walled ancient city, held sacred in the Jewish, Christian, and Muslim faiths since biblical times. Admire the city views from the Mount of Olives, see the Garden of Gethsemane, and explore the winding alleyways of the Armenian, Christian, and Jewish Quarters to view the Western Wall (Wailing Wall), Via Dolorosa and other sites, all as your guide unravels the city’s incredible past.

Starting from Tel Aviv, this tour brings you straight into the heart of Jerusalem, beginning with the Old City. Enter through Jaffa Gate and follow your guide through its unique quarters, where ancient alleyways lead to landmarks including the Western Wall, Via Dolorosa, and the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. From there, continue into a more modern Jerusalem with a walk from Tzahal Square through the Municipality Complex. Stroll along Jaffa Street and bustling Davidka Square, and stop in Nahlaot, one of the city’s most charming neighborhoods, before ending at Mahane Yehuda Market. Our Best of Jerusalem Full-Day Tour from Tel Aviv leads you across the city’s best sites, from the Western Wall and the Church of the Holy Sepulchre to Machane Yehuda Market. Connect to the historical roots of this holy city with an expert guide and guaranteed departures from Tel Aviv.

Leave Jerusalem on a full-day private trip to Masada and the Dead Sea, and discover Israel’s remarkable history and landscapes. Drive deep into the Judean Desert, explore Masada’s fortifications and palaces alongside your personal guide, and learn about a dramatic, 1st-century battle between Roman troops and Jewish Sicarii rebels. Descend to the shores of the Dead Sea to walk along salt-encrusted beaches, bathe in mineral-rich mud and float in one of the world’s saltiest bodies of water.

Visit Biblical sites from Jericho to the Jordan River on a full-day trip that combines some of the area’s top highlights with lesser-known destinations. You’ll see archeological excavations at Tel Jericho, stop by Zacchaeus’ sycamore tree, then get views across the wilderness from the Mount of Temptation, finishing the day with a relaxing float in the super-salty water of the Dead Sea.

Visit Jerash and Petra, and enjoy a driving tour of Amman, on a 2-day trip from Tel Aviv that includes a night at a Bedouin camp in the Jordanian desert. Combining the ancient sites makes the most of your time on the road, and pre-booked transport helps ensure a smooth border crossing as you travel from Israel to Jordan, where you find Roman ruins, a hilltop citadel, and a stone city with fascinating history.

Combine visits to Bethlehem, Jericho, and Qaser Al Yahud during this full-day shared excursion from Jerusalem. Explore sacred Christian historical landmarks in Bethlehem, including the Church of the Nativity and the Chapel of the Milk Grotto. Experience the ancient city of Jericho and its biblical-era sights before heading to the Jordan River. Air-conditioned vehicle transfers are provided from central meeting points in either Jerusalem or Bethlehem.

Visit the holy sites of Jerusalem’s three great religions on a full-day tour with a private guide. Take in atmospheric neighborhoods in each of the city’s four historic quarters, and browse vibrant displays and local markets. Join crowds of worshipers at the foot of the Western Wall, see the golden Dome of the Rock atop the Temple Mount, and trace Jesus’ footsteps to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. Get insider tips on how to explore the city like a local, and enjoy the personal experience of a private tour.

Explore Jerusalem with a private guide on a 4-hour walking tour and experience the city’s most compelling sights. Choose your personal highlights and work with a guide to create the perfect route through the Old City’s narrow lanes and diverse neighborhoods, or step outside the ancient walls into the New City’s bustling streets. Take a stroll through Jerusalem’s café culture and climb the Temple Mount; absorbed the hushed atmosphere in the Church of the Holy Sepulchre and chink a note into the pale face of the Western Wall.

Visit the Biblical sites by the Sea of Galilee on a full-day tour from Tel Aviv to Magdala, Ginosar, the Mount of Beatitudes, and Cana, with a focus on the places where Jesus lived, preached, and performed miracles. This small-group tour includes pickup and drop-off at Tel Aviv hotels and all entrance fees.

Explore the New Testament sites that surround the Sea of Galilee on a full-day Biblical tour from Jerusalem. Tour an excavated synagogue where Jesus may have preached, see a Sea of Galilee fishing boat from Jesus’ time, and visit two sites of Biblical miracles, the Mount of Beatitudes and Cana, where Jesus turned water into wine. This small-group tour is limited to 15 people for a personalized experience, and includes all entrance fees, as well as hotel pickup and drop-off from major hotels in Jerusalem.

Religious treasures and natural wonders take center stage on this 2-day Israel highlight trip from Tel Aviv. Witness top Old Jerusalem and Bethlehem sites including the Via Dolorosa and Manger Square, and the next day, visit age-old, rocktop Masada; pass by Qumran's Dead Sea Scroll caves, and ‘swim’ in the salt-rich waters of the Dead Sea. Your tour includes overnight hotel accommodation in Jerusalem, breakfast, and round-trip coach transport.

Visit a handful of sights considered sacred to Christians around the world during this full-day Christian-themed tour of the West Bank. Enjoy a guided visit to the Church of the Nativity, believed to be the birthplace of Jesus Christ. See other sights mentioned in the New Testament, including the Church of the Shepherds Field and the Milk Grotto. Select hotel transfers are included.

Get a personalized introduction to Jerusalem’s millennia-long history during this private city tour. Choose from half-day or full-day options, with bespoke itineraries adapted to your interests. Understand the significance of the Old City to its three main faiths. Visit Jewish, Christian, and Muslim sights with a guide, from Temple Mount to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. Upgrade to include hotel pickup.

Enjoy the highlights of Israel in Jerusalem and the Dead Sea on this full-day guided adventure. From atop the Mount of Olives, look down on the city, with a view of the Dome of the Rock. Visit Holy Land sites like the Garden of Gethsemane, where Jesus prayed, and the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, located where Jesus was crucified and more. Then at the Dead Sea, float or swim in the ultra-salty lake water for an unforgettable experience. Hotel pickup and drop-off included.

Discover the City of David on this full-day tour of Jerusalem. Now an archaeological park, this region is home to ongoing excavations and artifacts that bring light to Bible stories. Get to see some of the archaeological activity firsthand after stops at the top the Mount of Olives, David’s Tomb and the Last Supper Room, and the Jewish Quarter, which you enter through Zion’s Gate (also known as David’s Gate). Jerusalem hotel pickup and drop-off is included.

Visit Jerusalem on a full-day tour from Tel Aviv and follow the footsteps of Jesus to the city’s most iconic Christian sites. Take in sweeping views from the Mount of Olives, then descend to a Roman Catholic church beside the Garden of Gethsemane. Enter the gates of the old city to see the Pool of Bethesda, a Crusader church and the Convent of the Sisters of Zion, the starting point of the Via Dolorosa, Jesus’ path through ancient Jerusalem.

Experience the wonders of the Dead Sea on this full-day trip from Tel Aviv, with round-trip coach transport. Travel through the timeless Judean Desert past the site of the Inn of the Good Samaritan to a scenic Dead Sea. Then, enjoy ample time to float in the salty waters, laze by the shore, enjoy a mud bath and indulge in the mineral-rich mud treatments on offer before returning to Tel Aviv.

Come ashore at Ashdod for a private, full-day excursion to Jerusalem and the Dead Sea, and experience Israel’s most historic, holy sites. Take in sweeping views of Jerusalem from the Mount of Olives, then leave a folded prayer in the Western Wall; walk the Christian, Armenian and Muslim quarters of the Old City and browse vibrant, open-air bazaars. Leave the city for the Dead Sea and stroll salt-encrusted beaches, roll in mineral-rich, therapeutic mud and float in some of the world’s saltiest water before returning to your ship in Ashdod.

Explore northern Israel on a 2-day guided tour of the Golan Heights, Nazareth and the Sea of Galilee from Jerusalem. Visit the most popular Golan Heights sites, like the Hammat Gader hot springs, the village of Katzrin, plus Mount Bental, one of Golan’s dormant volcanos. Enjoy an overnight stay, then travel to Nazareth, the childhood home of Jesus, and the Sea of Galilee, where he performed many miracles. Also, consider being baptized where Jesus was, in the Jordan River. Overnight accommodations and transportation included.

Discover the highlights of the Judean Desert on a full-day tour of Qumran, Masada and the Dead Sea from Jerusalem. Visit the site where the the Dead Sea Scrolls were discovered, then board a cable car to Masada to explore the ancient mountain fortress with your guide. Walk from Roman baths to King Herod’s palace, and hear the legend of the Jewish rebels who held the plateau against the Romans. Descend to the Dead Sea to wallow in nutrient-rich mud and swim in hyper-saline water before returning to Jerusalem.

Cover Christian highlights of Jerusalem and Bethlehem on a full-day tour that combines two top destinations, making the most of your travel time from Haifa Port. Round-trip transport is tailored to your cruise schedule to ensure a worry free day of exploring, and the itinerary is designed around key Biblical sites, from King David’s Tomb to Bethlehem’s magnificent churches.