Top Israel Rail Tours

Visit Masada and the Dead Sea on a full-day trip from Tel Aviv. Travel by air-conditioned coach through the Judean desert from Tel Aviv to the Dead Sea, and visit Masada on route. Ride the cable car to the mountaintop for a guided tour of the 2,000-year-old ruins, and continue to the Dead Sea to ‘swim’ in its salt-rich waters and, if you wish, take a therapeutic mud bath. The day trip also passes the site of the New Testament parable of the Good Samaritan, and ancient city of Jericho.

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.

Visit two of the most historic destinations within the West Bank during this full-day tour of Bethlehem and Jericho. See sights featured in the Old and New Testament, including the Church of Nativity, believed to be Jesus’s birthplace, and visit the oldest city in the world, Jericho, to uncover more ancient treasures.

Explore a mix of ancient and contemporary history during this shared full-day excursion to Bethlehem and Jericho. Visit sights important to the history of Christianity, including the Church of the Nativity—believed to be Jesus’ birthplace—and the Church of Saint Catherine.

Israel’s green, stunning Galilee region is filled with New Testament sites. But moving around requires a car—and familiarity with the region. On this day trip from Tel Aviv, follow a hand-picked itinerary as you move from Nazareth, Jesus’ childhood home, to the Sea of Galilee and Jordan River, with the option to be baptized if requested in advance.

*Set aside the usual Jerusalem tour and explore it from a new perspective *Discover diverse communities living side by side *Visit neighborhoods rarely included in guided tours *Focus on modern contemporary life in Jerusalem New City Visit three vibrant areas, each representing a different community—Arab, Ultra-Orthodox Jewish, and Modern Jewish—while highlighting the city's rich cultural diversity. Starting in the Ultra-Orthodox area, witness Shabbat preparations and their unique lifestyle. Next, you’ll explore small communities of Christian Ethiopians and Russians, gaining insight into their stories. Discover a lively hotspot with bars and nightlife, followed by an Arab neighborhood filled with trendy cafes, wine bars, and artisanal bakeries. The tour ends in a bustling bar scene popular for Friday hangouts. Perfect for those wanting to explore the contemporary life of the modern city, and meet fellow curious travellers

The rock-cut city of Petra is one of the Middle East’s most spectacular attractions—but getting there and back from Jerusalem usually involves multiple bus and taxi rides, plus a tiring border crossing. On this overnight tour, you’ll benefit from the assistance of a guide from start to finish, with round-trip transportation, meals, accommodation, and entrance fees included.

Explore Israel in comfort and style with a fully-customizable, private tour in a luxury car. Simply meet your personal driver and guide at your hotel, then plan the perfect itinerary for your interests. Visit historic sites or desert oases, float on the Dead Sea or walk the shores of the Sea of Galilee. Enjoy the flexibility of a private tour so you can see the places that interest you most, with plenty of time to relax, sample local cuisine and soak up the desert sunshine.

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.

No Israel trip would be complete without experiencing the Dead Sea’s mineral-rich waters and skin-softening mud: but it's tough to reach by public transport. This package gets you there in comfort with a guided tour of Bethlehem too. See the essential Bethlehem sights, among them the Church of the Nativity, the Church of St. Catherine, the Church of Shepherds Field and the Milk Grotto, then enjoy downtime at the beach.