Top Israel Day Trips - page 3

Jerusalem is one of the world's oldest cities and a sacred site of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. With this tour, discover the city's rich history as you explore the City of David National Park and the Jerusalem Archaeological Park. Visit the Western Wall, also known as the Wailing Wall, then explore further as you venture underground into the Western Wall Tunnels.

Visit Bethlehem’s top historical and religious sights during this full-day, multi-stop tour of the picturesque Palestinian city. Enjoy a guided visit to the Church of the Nativity, learn the history behind King Herod’s Palace in Herodian National Park, get a peek at millennia-old waterways at Solomon’s Pools, and venture outside the city for a stop at 5th-century Mar Saba Monastery.

Explore some of Israel’s less-visited historical sites and the Dead Sea on a full-day trip from Tel Aviv. Travel to Jericho and Tel Jericho, the ruins of the original walled city of the bible; and see Elisha’s Spring and the reputed Zacchaeus sycamore tree. Then, ride a cable car up Mt. Temptation and visit Jesus' believed baptism site at Qaser el Yahud on the River Jordan before relaxing at the Dead Sea. Entrance fees included.

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.

Uncover the ancient highlights of Old Jerusalem and the City of David on this day trip from Tel Aviv. With an informative guide, experience some of the compelling historical sites of this revered, age-old city. See the Garden of Gethsemane, Mount of Olives, Tomb of King David and Hall of the Last Supper, and visit the Sephardic Synagogues and Herodian Mansions in the Jewish Quarter. Then, explore the fascinating archaeological remnants of the City of David, the settlement that paved the way for Jerusalem more than 3,000 years ago.

Visit two Palestinian cities in one day during this full-day guided tour of Bethlehem and Hebron. Visit the Church of the Nativity, believed to be the birthplace of Jesus, and see Banksy’s iconic political murals. Then head down south for a visit to the bustling town famous for its blue blown glass. Free bottled water and air-conditioned vehicle transfers from central Jerusalem or Tel Aviv are included.

Cover the highlights of Bethlehem during this half-day excursion from Tel Aviv. See the grotto in the Church of the Nativity where Jesus is believed to have been born during a guided tour. Visit the Shepherds’ Fields, where angels announce his birth in the New Testament. Shop for olive wood carvings and interact with local artisans. Tours end in Jerusalem.

See the sunrise from Mt Sinai and visit St Catherine’s Monastery on a full-day trip from Eilat. Late in the evening, travel into Egypt to Mt Sinai, where according to the bible, Moses received the Ten Commandments. Then, climb to Sinai’s peak to witness the spectacular sunrise. Afterward, descend to the UNESCO-listed St Catherine’s. Admire the walled retreat’s church and chapel, and see sacred sites including the Burning Bush and Jethro’s Well (Moses’ Well) before lunch and your return to Eilat. Numbers are limited to 15 for a personalized experience.

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.

Discover two of the most fabled ancient cities of the Middle East on this double-duty guided day tour of Jerusalem and Bethlehem, departing from Ashdod. Get a personalized pick-up from the cruise port, timed to meet your ship. Then, travel in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle to tick off top sights, including the Mount of Olives, the Western Wall, and the Church of the Nativity.

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.

Discover Jerusalem’s ancient streets and holy sites on a full-day, private Jerusalem tour from Tel Aviv that’s a personalized alternative to group excursions. Enjoy the flexibility to explore at your own pace as you visit the Western Wall, follow the Via Dolorosa to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, visit the traditional site of King David’s tomb and the Last Supper, and more, with round-trip transport from Tel Aviv hotels.

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.

Experience the wonders of Masada and the Dead Sea on this full-day shore excursion from Ashdod Port. Join fellow cruise passengers for a guided tour that starts with a cable car ride to the summit of Masada. Relax and float in the salty, nutrient-rich waters of the Dead Sea during free time at scenic Ein Bokek Beach. Air-conditioned, door-to-door vehicle transfers are provided.

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.

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.

Disembark at Ashdod for a full-day shore excursion to Jerusalem and the Dead Sea, and experience Israel’s historic sites, religious landmarks and extraordinary landscape. Walk in Jesus’ footsteps at Gethsemane and say a prayer at the Western Wall; explore a bustling Arab bazaar then leave the city walls for the surreal shoreline of the Dead Sea. Walk salt-encrusted beaches, roll in mineral-rich, therapeutic mud and bob around in hyper-saline water before returning to your ship in Ashdod Port.

On this half-day, private tour, you’ll get an in-depth introduction to historic Bethlehem, known as the birthplace of Jesus Christ. Head from Tel Aviv or Jerusalem into the heart of the West Bank, with door-to-door hotel transfers in an air-conditioned vehicle. Then, enjoy guided tours of the city’s standout sights, from the Church of the Nativity to Shepherd’s Field. Please bring your passport with you for this tour.

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.

Spend the day exploring historic Golan Heights on this popular day trip from Tel Aviv. Your route takes you past numerous scenic overlooks perfect for snapping photos, as well as through the ancient village of Katzrin—the capital of Golan Heights. Travel to the top of one of Israel’s most stunning dormant volcanoes and take an informative walking tour of a 6th-century synagogue as part of this memorable trip.

Follow in the footsteps of Jesus on a guided, full-day tour from Nazareth to the Sea of Galilee. Beginning in Tel Aviv, visit some of the most important sites in northern Israel, like the historic city of Nazareth where Jesus spent much of his childhood. Visit Cana, where Jesus performed his first miracle. See where Jesus taught his disciples, where he fed the multitude, where he was baptized and much more. Any necessary entry fees plus a Tel Aviv hotel pickup and drop-off are included on this small-group tour.

Leave modern Tel Aviv on a full-day, private tour of Nazareth, Tiberias and the Sea of Galilee that takes in Israel’s biblical history. Visit an arched basilica and intimate shrines in the Church of the Annunciation, and explore hushed crypts beneath St. Joseph’s Church. Follow Jesus’ biblical footsteps to Kfar Kana and Tiberias then board a boat across the Sea of Galilee. Enter Capernaum to discover ruins of the synagogues where Jesus taught, then stop at a Jordan River baptismal site and return to Tel Aviv.

Experience two of Israel’s top attractions — ancient Masada and the Dead Sea — on a full-day, small-group trip from Tel Aviv. Journey through the Judean hills to Masada, a mountain plateau strewn with remnants of a palace-fortress built by King Herod. Catch the cable car to the mountaintop, and explore the ruins as your guide recounts tales of Masada’s famous siege in the 1st century AD. Afterward, continue to the Dead Sea for an unforgettable float in its mineral-rich waters.

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.