Top Jerusalem Day Trips

Jerusalem can sometimes feel complex and hard to navigate for newcomers. Remove the guesswork by exploring with a local guide on a private walking tour. This personalized experience lets you admire the exterior of historic sites, including museums, while learning about Jerusalem’s unique history and culture. If you’d like to include a museum visit, your guide can tailor the route just for you—simply let us know in advance. Your guide contacts you beforehand to understand your interests, making sure you see the places you truly want to experience. Perfect for families, solo travelers, or couples, this tour reveals hidden gems and insider knowledge for a deeper connection to Jerusalem.

Discover the northern gems of Israel in a single day as you visit Caesarea, Akko, and Haifa. Start your morning at King Herod’s seaside city of Caesarea, exploring its Roman theaters, aqueducts, and ancient ruins while learning about its rich history. Next, journey to Akko, a UNESCO World Heritage city, to wander its historic streets, browse lively markets, and explore the Crusader fortifications. End the day in Haifa, perched on Mount Carmel, and soak in views of the world-famous Bahai Gardens and charming German Colony.

Join the tour directly from your hotel and enjoy a high-quality touring experience for a fair price Guaranteed departure - makes your trip planning much easier and gives you complete peace of mind Experience Bethlehem, the birth town of Jesus See the world-famous classical landmarks of Jerusalem, the City of Gold End your touring experience back in your hotel

Experience the rich history of Jerusalem with a tour packed with amazing sites, stories and spectacles that will bring a new meaning to almost every page in Biblical history. Leave political opinions and preconceptions behind as you begin this truly inspiring and revealing tour of an extraordinary city.

Discover the highlights of the Judean Desert on a full-day tour from Jerusalem. Start at Masada, King Herod’s mountaintop fortress, riding the cable car to explore the historic ruins and take in panoramic views of the Dead Sea and desert. Continue to Ein Gedi, a lush oasis where waterfalls and wildlife create a striking contrast to the surrounding desert. Wrap up at the Dead Sea, where you’ll enjoying floating in its mineral-rich waters. Enjoy daily departures, comfortable transportation, and an expert guide on our Masada, Ein Gedi & Dead Sea Tour from Jerusalem. Book today!

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.

There’s so much to see and do in Jerusalem that knowing where to start can be overwhelming. Take this guided all-day tour to better understand the city’s 4,000-year-plus history and visit its important sites. See what are widely considered to be among the holiest places in the world to Jews, Christians, and Muslims: the Western Wall, the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, and more. Round-trip Jerusalem hotel transfers included.

Combine a Masada tour and Dead Sea trip into one memorable full-day tour from Jerusalem. Travel through the Judean desert by air-conditioned coach and pass the site of the famous New Testament parable of the Good Samaritan. Arrive at Masada and ride the cable car to the legendary mountaintop ruins of King Herod’s palaces. After a guided tour, drive to the Dead Sea. Relish the surreal Dead Sea floating experience and choose to take a therapeutic mud bath. Then, return to Jerusalem, passing the ancient city of Jericho on route.

Visit one of Jordan’s most stunning attractions and be back to Jerusalem within 24 hours on this guided Petra day tour. You'll receive an in-depth orientation to the rock-cut ancient city, carved from pink canyons over 2,000 years ago. The tour also includes hands-on assistance at the border crossing between Jordan and Israel, plus a traditional lunch in a local restaurant.

Our full-day guided Galilee tour takes you through Israel’s most significant biblical landscapes. Begin in Nazareth with a visit to the Church of the Annunciation. Continue to Capernaum along the Sea of Galilee at the foot of the Mount of Beatitudes, then stop in Tabgha to see the Church of the Multiplication. The tour ends at Yardenit, the Jordan River baptism site, before returning to Tel Aviv or Jerusalem. Join us for an unforgettable journey through Northern Israel, stopping at well-known Christian cities and sites along the way. With an expert guide, you’ll relive ancient history across the Holy Land’s Galilee region. Book now!

Journey from Jerusalem or Tel Aviv to the Gaza border and visit areas affected by the October 7th events. Stop at a southern kibbutz, learn about moments of courage and loss, and honor fallen “female observers” at Nahal Oz. Visit Re’im, once the Nova Festival site, now a memorial, and see roadside bomb shelters where locals sought safety. Pause in Netivot for lunch, and witness torched cars in a local parking lot before concluding at a photo exhibition. The tour is guided by local experts who ensure a sensitive and respectful experience, allowing visitors to learn, reflect, and bear witness to a pivotal moment in Israel’s recent history.

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.

Travel from Jerusalem to Bethlehem in an air-conditioned shuttle on this guided, half-day tour. Visit the birthplace of Jesus and one of the world’s oldest churches, the Church of the Nativity. See the Grotto of Lady Mary, also called the Milk Grotto, where it is believed Mary, Joseph and Jesus sought refuge from King Herod before fleeing to Egypt. Learn about the ancient city’s landmarks and history from your guide.

Visit Bethlehem highlights on a tour that combines transport and a guided walking tour to maximize your sightseeing time. From Manger Square to the Church of the Nativity, Milk Grotto, and the Shepherds’ Field, you’ll cover important Biblical sites with a guide who can help unlock the history behind each destination; pickup at a central location in Jerusalem gets you on the road with no fuss.

Jerusalem and Bethlehem are filled with important religious sites related to Jewish, Christian, and Muslim faiths. But with so much to take in, a guide is indispensable to understanding the region’s layered history. See the Dome of the Rock, an iconic Jerusalem landmark; the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem, where Jesus was born, and the famous Western Wall on this day tour, with hotel transfers and entrance fees included.

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.

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 the spiritual and historical heart of the Holy Land on this guided day tour departing from Jerusalem. Discover Bethlehem’s Old City, visit a traditional olive wood art shop, and step inside the Church of the Nativity as your guide brings its history to life. Travel down into the Jordan Valley to ancient Jericho, where you’ll ride the cable car up to the Mount of Temptation monastery for sweeping views over the desert oasis below. End the day at Qasr al-Yahud on the Jordan River, one of Christianity’s most important pilgrimage sites. This full-day experience offers meaningful insight into some of the region’s most iconic biblical landscapes, with guaranteed departures from Jerusalem. Book now!

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.

Spend a full day exploring some of Israel’s most iconic sites on our Jerusalem, Bethlehem & Dead Sea Day Tour. Begin in the ancient Old City of Jerusalem with a guided walk through the 4 quarters, visiting landmarks such as the Western Wall, the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, and the Via Dolorosa. Cross into Bethlehem to see the Church of the Nativity, long celebrated as the birthplace of Jesus Christ. Conclude the day at the Dead Sea, where you can float in its mineral-rich waters and take in the stunning desert surroundings at the world’s lowest point. Running with guaranteed departures, our Jerusalem, Bethlehem & Dead Sea Day Tour offers a seamless way to experience 3 landmarks on 1 unforgettable journey.

Witness the world of the West Bank and explore its history and culture on this full-day guided tour from Jerusalem. See where Jesus was born in Bethlehem and where he was baptized in the Jordan River. Visit the town of Ramallah and see the tomb of Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat. Stop at Jericho to see the oldest city in the world.

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.

Visit Yad Vashem – The World Holocaust Remembrance Center and explore the moving exhibits at your own pace with admission to the museum and a self-guided audio tour. Using a pre-recorded audio guide, you’ll learn the personal stories behind the remarkable images and artifacts on display, with the flexibility to explore each one for as long as you want.