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Start your Best of Tel Aviv, Jaffa & Carmel Market Tour at the Setai Hotel and wind your way through Jaffa’s historic streets. See the glorious St. Peter’s Church before heading to central Tel Aviv to explore the Old Train Station and Park HaMesila. Walk through Nahalat Binyamin, Herzl Street, and Rothschild Boulevard, areas known for unique fashion, street art, and Bauhaus landmarks. End your tour inside Carmel Market with a guided tasting of beloved local bites, from falafel to kubbeh. Led by knowledgeable locals, our Best of Tel Aviv, Jaffa & Carmel Market Tour is an immersive urban adventure you don’t want to miss! Marvel at the architecture that lines historic avenues and ancient walkways as you taste your way across Carmel Market. Book now! *On Saturdays, when the market is closed, we will cut through HaMesila Park and Florentin to admire the street art

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.

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.

Explore the Old City of Jerusalem and learn about its historical and religious sites on a small-group day trip from Tel Aviv. This intimate tour includes visits to the Temple Mount (except on Fridays and Saturdays), Western Wall, and other key locations. Bring your small carry-on luggage, as the tour can also serve as a transfer from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem. Pickup and drop-off are from designated meeting points.

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.

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.

See the ancient city of Petra on this 3-day, guided tour from Jerusalem to Jordan that includes meals, transportation, accommodation, and visits to iconic sights along the way. Spend your nights in a comfortable, yurt-style tent on an authentic Bedouin camp and enjoy locally prepared Bedouin-style meals and campfires. Take a driving tour of Amman, visit the ancient Roman city of Jerash, explore the dunes of Wadi Rum, and more.

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.

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.

Ready to experience Israel’s southern desert in a single day? Depart Jerusalem and head into the Judean Desert with a local guide to visit Masada, the ancient fortress towering above the Dead Sea. Hike the Snake Trail to explore the ruins and enjoy sweeping views of the desert below. Continue to Ein Gedi, a desert oasis with waterfalls, natural springs, and wildlife, offering a peaceful stop in the arid landscape. Finish the day at the Dead Sea, floating in its mineral-rich waters and soaking in the serene surroundings before returning to Jerusalem. Book your spot today!

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.

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.

Visit Masada and the Dead Sea on a full-day trip from Jerusalem that combines two spectacular destinations to make the most of your time on the road. After a morning exploring the historic mountaintop fortress of Masada, you’ll have the rest of the day to relax at the edge of the Dead Sea, enjoying mineral-rich mud and hyper-saline water with gorgeous views along the shoreline.

Get the perfect introduction to Tel Aviv on this intimate guided tour of the city and historic Jaffa, with a maximum of 10 participants. Explore Neve Tzedek, Tel Aviv's original neighborhood, admire HaTachana, a 19th-century converted railway station, and see the Bauhaus architecture that gave Tel Aviv the name 'White City'. In Jaffa, explore the Old City, view the Clock Tower, and discover Ottoman remnants.

Get to know one of the most vibrant streets in Tel Aviv during this guided pub crawl on historic Rothschild Boulevard. Gather and meet your fellow pub-crawlers before setting out to experience local nightlife at four bars and clubs. Learn a little history from your guide along the way and enjoy VIP entrance and one shot at each bar.

Visiting a local market is always better in the company of someone who can guide you through the stalls and flavors. This guided tour takes you to Tel Aviv's Levinsky Market to taste various delicacies from six different stalls.

Combine a relaxing visit to the mineral-rich waters of the Dead Sea with a cultural immersion in a Bedouin camp during this small-group, two-for-one guided tour. Departing from Tel Aviv, you’ll travel comfortably in an air-conditioned vehicle through the desert. Tours include a late departure time for a leisurely morning and an optional camel ride.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Visit two of Israel’s most iconic sites on a Masada and Dead Sea day trip from Herzliya. Venture through the Judean hills as you hear intriguing facts about both attractions from your professional guide. Admire the rugged scenery and start your explorations with a cable car ride up to Masada, the mountaintop home of a ruined fortress-palace built by King Herod. Take a guided tour of the timeworn relics, and then descend to the Dead Sea to ‘swim’ in the salty waters, and perhaps take a therapeutic mud bath.

Some of Israel’s top locations can be hard to reach, but you get there with ease as you check off Masada, Ein Gedi, and the Dead Sea. Travel comfortably from Tel Aviv in a chauffeured vehicle, then enjoy free time to explore each location at your own pace. Entry tickets for Masada and Ein Gedi are not included.

When arriving in Israel at the Port of Haifa, visit the holy lands of Nazareth and the Sea of Galilee on this guided, full-day shore excursion. Travel to the city of Nazareth, described in the New Testament as the childhood home of Jesus. See popular sites like the Basilica of the Annunciation and Mount of Beatitudes, the site where Jesus delivered the Sermon on the Mount. At the Sea of Galilee, see where Jesus performed miracles and visit the synagogue where he first taught his followers. Port of Haifa pickup and drop-off included.