Day Trips & Excursions in Jerusalem

Visit four of Israel's ancient sites on a full-day tour from Jerusalem to Bethlehem, Jericho, Qumran, and the Dead Sea. Explore Biblical history and the site where the Dead Sea scrolls were discovered (optional), then visit a private beach on the Dead Sea to enjoy hyper-saline water and mineral-rich mud. This tour includes transport from Jerusalem in an air-conditioned minivan.

Israel's religious highlights are dazzling yet dispersed. Travel between attractions with ease from Tel Aviv on a 12.5-hour sightseeing tour that covers Jericho, Qasr al Yehud, the Dead Sea, and the Old City of Jerusalem. See highlights of ancient Jericho, bathe buoyantly in the Dead Sea, take a sightseeing tour of the Old City of Jerusalem, divided into distinctive Muslim, Christian, Jewish, and Armenian quarters, and visit the Church of the Nativity, heralded by Christians as the birthplace of Jesus Christ.

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.

Discover Jerusalem's Haredi Jewish neighborhood on a 4-hour walking tour and get a glimpse of daily life in this religious community. Visit a synagogue and see the local sights as you learn about Haredi traditions from your guide. Sample Jewish pastries such as 'rugelach' and 'challah' at one of the quarter's distinctive bakeries and see an important Hasidic tomb. You'll also be welcomed into the home of a local family and visit a neighborhood library that houses ancient religious artifacts.

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.

Explore Jerusalem and Bethlehem on a flexible, private, full-day tour. See Manger Square, Bethlehem's Old City and tour the Church of the Nativity with a local guide. Then take a scenic walking out of Jerusalem and see panoramic views form various roof-tops in the city. See major sights like the Mount of Olives, Dominus Flevit and Getsemaneh churches, and Jerusalem's Old City including the Temple Mount, the Western Wall, and the Holy Sepulcher.

Explore Jerusalem highlights with a private guide on a full-day tour that can be tailored to your interests, from ancient sites to colorful markets. Flat-rate pricing for up to six people make this a convenient, money-saving option for groups, and with a driver to whisk you between sightseeing stops, you'll have plenty of time to discover each destination at your own pace.

Visit Jericho, the Dead Sea, Jerusalem's Old City, and Bethlehem on a full-day, guided tour that includes transport from a centrally-located point in Jerusalem. Explore Israel's Biblical heritage and diverse history, with time to swim and sunbathe on a private beach by the Dead Sea.

Enjoy your personalized private tour through the well known Jewish Jerusalem. View the spectacular observation from Mount Scopus right by Jerusalem's modern Hebrew University. Using rooftops walk through the Old City and the Jewish quarter, the Cardo the main thoroughfare of Byzantine Jerusalem and head towards the holiest of Jewish sites, the famous Western Wall. Visit the 4 famous Sephardic synagogues in the Jewish Quarter. Tour the magnificent archaeology at the Davidson Center and the Southern Wall Excavations. Experience a meaningful tour of Yad Vashem, the Holocaust Memorial Site and Museum. Back to modern Jerusalem, visit the first neighborhood built outside the walls of the old city, Yemin Moshe and continue with a beautiful stroll through the colorful streets of Nachlaot. All entrance fees included.

Enjoy the natural beauty and history of Masada and Ein Gedi, two of the most popular sites in the Judean Desert, on this full-day guided tour. Take a cable car to the top of UNESCO-listed Masada, an ancient mountain fortress, and explore the excavations of King Herod's palace complex. Then, take a hike through one of the most beautiful places in Israel, the Ein Gedi Nature Reserve. Hotel pickup and drop-off included.

Experience the historic and ancient cities of Jerusalem and Bethlehem during this full-day, guided tour that includes a swim in the Dead Sea and a Middle Eastern lunch. Take in an aerial view Jerusalem from Mount Olives lookout and take time to stop at Mount Zion, the Wailing Wall, and the Dome of the Rock. See the Shepherds' Field and Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem and take a restorative swim in the salty Dead Sea.

Discover Jesus' Jerusalem on a full-day, private tour that's designed around Biblical sites, from the Mount of Olives to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. Flat-rate pricing for up to six people makes this a great, money-saving option for small groups, and you can enjoy the day at your own pace as you see the places where Jesus is believed to have taught and performed miracles.

Enjoy the natural beauty and history of Masada, Ein Gedi and the Dead Sea on this self-guided, all-day tour. Early in the morning, head to the top of UNESCO-listed Masada, one of Israel's most popular attractions, to see, perhaps, the greatest sunrise in the world. Bring a camera to capture the incredible view. Then, hike to one of the most beautiful places in Israel, the Ein Gedi Nature Reserve, followed by a rejuvenating dip in the legendary Dead Sea. Transportation to and from Jerusalem plus printed guiding materials included.

Visit the holy sites of Jerusalem's three great religions on a full-day tour with a private guide. Take in atmospheric neighborhoods in each of the city's four historic quarters, and browse vibrant displays and local markets. Join crowds of worshipers at the foot of the Western Wall, see the golden Dome of the Rock atop the Temple Mount, and trace Jesus' footsteps to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. Get insider tips on how to explore the city like a local, and enjoy the personal experience of a private tour.

Explore the Christian sites of Jerusalem and Bethlehem on a full-day, private tour that follows Jesus' life from birth to crucifixion, soaking up plenty of ancient history along the way. Flat-rate pricing for up to six people make this a convenient, money-saving option for groups, and you'll have the flexibility to experience each destination at your own pace, whether you're walking the Via Dolorosa or browsing colorful markets.

Explore the highlights of the Judean Desert on a full-day tour to Masada, Ein Gedi, the Dead Sea, and Jericho with transport from a centrally-located point in Jerusalem. Enjoy independent time to learn about Masada's dramatic history, hike into Ein Gedi, and swim at a private beach by the Dead Sea, then visit one of the world's oldest cities with a guide.

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.

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.

See the highlights of 3,000-year-old Jerusalem on a full-day tour with a knowledgeable guide. Stand on the Mount of Olives to admire the iconic views of the walled, Old City. Head to Mt Zion to visit the Room of the Last Supper and King David's Tomb, and wander through Old Jerusalem, taking in the Roman Cardo and Armenian and Jewish quarters on route to the Via Dolorosa, Church of Holy Sepulchre and Western Wall (Wailing Wall). Lastly, visit Yad Veshem, where memorials and exhibits pay tribute to the Holocaust's victims.

For Christians, Jews and Muslims alike, Jerusalem is the spiritual center of the world. Take this guided all-day tour to better understand the city's 4,000-year-old history and visit its important sites. See what are widely considered the holiest places in the world: the Western Wall, the holiest of Jewish sites; the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, located where Jesus was crucified and buried; and many more. Finish the day with time at Yad Vashem, the Holocaust History Museum in New Jerusalem. Round-trip hotel transport included.