Day Trips & Excursions in Jerusalem

Discover the City of David on this 8-hour day tour of Jerusalem. Now an archaeological park, this region is home to ongoing excavations and artifacts that bring light to Bible stories. You'll get to see some of the archaeological activity firsthand after stops at the top the Mount of Olives, David's Tomb and the Last Supper Room, and the Jewish Quarter, which you enter through Zion's Gate (also known as David's Gate). Jerusalem hotel pickup and drop-off is included.

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.

Get a panoramic look at the city of Jerusalem and visit some of its most well-known sites on this half-day tour. Look down on the city from atop the Mount of Olives, with a view of the Dome of the Rock, one of the oldest works of Islamic architecture and Jerusalem's most recognizable landmark. Visit Holy Land sites like the Garden of Gethsemane, where Jesus prayed the night before his crucifixion; the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, located where Jesus was crucified; and more. Jerusalem hotel pickup and drop-off included.

Enjoy the highlights of Israel in Jerusalem and the Dead Sea on this full-day guided adventure. From atop the Mount of Olives, look down on the city, with a view of the Dome of the Rock. Visit Holy Land sites like the Garden of Gethsemane, where Jesus prayed, and the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, located where Jesus was crucified and more. Then at the Dead Sea, float or swim in the ultra-salty lake water for an unforgettable experience. Hotel pickup and drop-off included.

Designed with the time constraints of travel in mind, this 12-hour tour allows you to tick off Masada Fortress, Ein Gedi Nature Reserve, and the Dead Sea "” three of Israel's most popular attractions "” in just one day. Departing Jerusalem with your driver, you'll be rewarded with a majestic desert sunrise from the UNESCO-listed Masada Fortress after a strenuous hike. Observe exotic wildlife in Ein Gedi Nature Reserve and bathe and be buoyant in the Dead Sea, the lowest point on earth. Entrance to Masada and Ein-Gedi Nature Reserve are not included.

Take in Jerusalem's most important Jewish sites on a full-day, small-group heritage tour. Get sweeping views of the old city from Mount Scopus, and visit King David's tomb on Mount Zion. Walk the ancient stones of the Roman road in the old city, then see the folded prayers at the Kotel, or Wailing Wall. Tour the excavation site of the Southern Kotel at the Davidson Center, visit Six-Day War battle grounds at Ammunition Hill, and see the national cemetery and Holocaust memorial before returning to your hotel.