Top Israel Outdoor Activities - page 2

Northern Israel is filled with important sites dating back to the New Testament—but seeing them all, especially with limited time, is a challenge for travelers unfamiliar with the region and without their own transportation. On this guided tour, experience the Holy Land's highlights, including Nazareth, Mt. Tabor, and the Sea of Galilee, with the option to be baptized in the Jordan River.

Rappel the Ramon Crater cliff on a tour that takes you into a vertical world—one that's usually closed to all but experienced rock climbers. Step out over the edge of the Ramon Crater cliff and you’ll earn dramatic views across the crater, an arid landscape, and the Jordanian highlands; assistance from guides ensures a safe, family-friendly adventure that doesn’t require any prior rappelling experience.

Enjoy a therapeutic swim to rejuvenate the mind and body on this guided, full-day Dead Sea Spa and Wellness trip from Jerusalem. Feel and look years younger after applying mineral-rich black mud and floating or swimming in the ultra-salty lake water. It’s an experience unlike any other in the world. Additional natural wellness and massage treatments are also available for a fee. Transport from Jerusalem hotels included.

Tick off more of the West Bank’s and Palestine’s iconic sites in less time on this full-day tour from Tel Aviv. Ideal for first-time visitors, this excursion covers the Jordan River Baptismal Site (Yardenit), the ancient city of Jericho, and Bethlehem, the birthplace of Jesus. See, too, Ramallah, the administrative center of the Palestine authority. Lunch is included on this small-group tour, which is limited to 10 people and requires a valid passport.

Experience the Judean Desert on a full-day guided tour from Tel Aviv. Begin at Masada, the historic fortress of King Herod, where a cable car ride takes you to the top to explore ancient ruins and admire panoramic views of the Dead Sea and desert scenery. Continue to Ein Gedi, a green oasis in the desert, offering scenic walks, waterfalls, and wildlife spotting. Finish the day at the Dead Sea, enjoying the unique experience of floating in its mineral-rich waters and covering yourself in the healing mud. Comfortable transport, daily departures, and an expert guide make it simple to enjoy the desert’s top sights in one day. Book your spot today!

This tour offers deep biblical insight at every location. Walk where Jesus walked, study Scripture on-site, and experience the Gospel in the land where it happened. Usually, it is proposed that tourists take a look at the Bible from a Jewish perspective, and visiting Biblical sites. This way, we are adding more color to the biblical text.

Learn the basics of surfing and catching the waves from a professional surf instructor. Hands-on private lessons take place right on the beach and in the ocean. Great for beginners & surf enthusiasts

See the sights of Jerusalem and Bethlehem on a full-day trip from Tel Aviv. With an expert guide, glimpse the Garden of Gethsemane, Mount of Olives and other sights around Old Jerusalem. Then, enter the Old City through the Zion Gate to see the Western Wall (Wailing Wall), Via Dolorosa and Church of the Holy Sepulchre, the site of Jesus’ crucifixion. Afterward, visit Bethlehem, the town where Jesus was born. Here, view the Church of the Nativity, where the exact place of Jesus’ birth is marked in an underground grotto.

Visit Jerash, Petra, and Wadi Rum on a 3-day tour from Tel Aviv that explores some of Jordan’s top highlights, from ancient cities to dramatic desert landscapes. Spending two nights in a Bedouin camp turns a classic sightseeing tour into a full cultural immersion, with evenings for stargazing, traditional music, and Bedouin cuisine around a roaring campfire.

Explore Tel Aviv by bike to explore some of the city’s key highlights, from the beach-front promenade to Rothschild Boulevard. Bike paths and off-road trails make Tel Aviv a great place to bike, but linking up destinations on bike-friendly routes can be a challenge. Riding with a guide keeps you on fun and safe roads, with plenty of stops to learn about local history, culture, and landmarks.

Update your diving log during this small-group scuba diving excursion in Eilat. Discover wildlife-filled dive sites in the heart of the Red Sea. Explore the area with an instructor, benefiting from hands-on instruction within a group of only eight people. Guided excursions are suitable for all levels and include scuba equipment rentals.

Get off the beaten track and explore Jerusalem by foot during this half-day private jogging tour. Just throw on your running shoes and get moving, following your own personal tour guide through a bespoke itinerary. Choose which neighborhoods or attractions you’d like to visit, from the bustling food stalls of Mahane Yehuda Market to the Old City of Jerusalem. Bottled water and souvenir photos and videos are included.

Suitable for all levels (provided you can swim), this private surfing lesson in Tel Aviv is adapted to each participant. Learn the basics of catching waves or finesse your technique with a professional instructor. Hands-on lessons take place right on the beach and include wetsuits, surfboards, sunscreen, and a tasty coffee or tea.

Witness some of Israel’s holiest and oldest sites on this day trip from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem and Bethlehem. Travel the distance from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem by air-conditioned coach, and enter Old Jerusalem to see the Western Wall (Wailing Wall), Via Dolorosa and other age-old religious and historical sights. See the Garden of Gethsemane, stop for photos at the Mount of Scopus, and then drive to Bethlehem to explore Manger Square, including the Church of the Nativity, as your guide shares the secrets and stories behind each landmark.

Rhodes boasts various bays and beaches perfect for snorkeling, but visiting them independently in a day without a hire car requires serious planning. This full-day small-group cruise from Rhodes Town makes it easy: ferrying you to four crystal-clear bays to swim and snorkel. Plus, in between, you get to relax on deck, absorb the breezes, and admire Rhodes’ shores. Lunch and return transfers from Rhodes Town area hotels are 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.

The rugged desert mountains around Eilat are ripe for exploring by 4WD but are best navigated by experienced off-road drivers. This sunset adventure by chauffeured Jeep enables you to shelve any driving worries and simply relax and focus on the experience and scenery. Trace the Solomon River valley, climb Mount Yoash for panoramic views over the Gulf of Aqaba, Israel, Jordan, Egypt and Saudi Arabia, and recharge on a break for Bedouin tea and flatbreads cooked over the fire.

Combine a guided tour of Christian historical sights with a chance to float in the mineral-rich waters of the lowest point on earth during this full-day combo tour of Bethlehem and the Dead Sea. Departing from either Tel Aviv or Jerusalem, travel to the West Bank by comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle. Visit the Church of the Nativity and the Shepherds’ Field with a guide before enjoying free time at the salt lake.

Visit the lowest point on earth. Float in the magical waters. Immerse yourself in the healing mud. Enjoy some fresh mint tea with walnuts and dates.

Explore Old Jerusalem and visit the powerful Holocaust Museum in New Jerusalem on this day trip from Tel Aviv. With a knowledgeable guide, witness the most resonant Jewish and Christian sites of the Old City, including the Mount of Olives, Western Wall (Wailing Wall), Via Dolorosa and Church of the Holy Sepulchre. Then, drive to modern Jerusalem to the Holocaust Museum. Head inside to chart the moving personal stories of the victims of World War II’s Holocaust through the artifacts, survivor testimonies and deeply poignant Hall of Names memorial.

Get a hands-on introduction to scuba diving during this private tour in Eilat. Explore stunning underwater scenery as you plunge into the depths of Israel’s Red Sea coastline. Instruction is adapted to experience levels, so go as fast or as slow as you wish. All equipment—including fins, wetsuit, and mask—is included.

Get a quick tour of Ramon Crater (Mitzpe Ramon) highlights on this private tour of the world’s largest makhtesh crater. Though you’ll go off road to explore more deeply than on a typical tour, you don’t need to be a geology buff to appreciate the sights. Your guide takes you to colorful dry riverbeds and panoramic vista points that speak for themselves.

Experience the stark beauty of Israel’s Judean Desert by 4x4 and visit the Dead Sea on this full-day trip from Tel Aviv. Enter the desert by air-conditioned coach and pass the Inn of the Good Samaritan, Jericho and the Qumran Caves, where the Dead Sea Scrolls were discovered. Then, take an exciting 4x4 drive through the desert canyons and plains to the towering Dragot Cliffs before descending to the Dead Sea. Take a ‘swim’ in the salt-rich waters and enjoy a revitalizing mud bath before your return to Tel Aviv.

Step back to biblical times on this full-day tour to Jericho and Bethlehem from Tel Aviv. With an expert guide to provide informative commentary throughout, travel to ancient Jericho, dubbed the ‘City of Palm Trees’ down the ages. Gaze at Mt. Temptation and see some of Jericho’s biblical sites, including Zacchaeus’ tree and Elijah’s Spring. In Bethlehem, explore the spellbinding Church of the Nativity, and stop at Shepherds’ Field, identified with one of the Bible's most important tales—the shepherds who saw the Star of the Nativity.