Top Jerusalem Archaeology Tours

Visit Petra, one of the New7Wonders of the World, plus other places of interest in Jordan on this 2-day guided tour from Jerusalem. Marvel at the achievement of an impressive civilization, the Nabataean Arabs, and their city carved into mountains. Also, visit the Roman ruins of Jerash and take a driving tour of Jordan’s capital of Amman on this exciting adventure. This tour includes overnight accommodation at the Seven Wonders Bedouin Camp plus meals.

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.

Leave Jerusalem for the Judean Desert on a full-day Jeep tour to Mar Saba Monastery and Wadi Quelt, and discover Israel’s rugged scenery and sacred landmarks. Take in views from the ancient sacrificial site at Mt. Azazel and head off-road into a rocky valley. Visit a Greek Orthodox monastery on the edge of a cliff, descend to Moses’ legendary tomb then spend the afternoon soaking up desert sunshine in Ein Prat, a nature reserve supported by sheltered springs; enjoy an Israeli coffee by the water before returning to Jerusalem.  

Tour to Bethlehem the city where Jesus Christ was born including the Church of Nativity Drive through north of the Judean Desert to the Dead Sea region. Bathing at the Dead Sea. Immerse in the muds and float in the salty waters. Start heading back towards Jerusalem Drop off in Jerusalem David Citadel Hotel Drop off in Tel Aviv for Tel Aviv Pick up option only *Please bring your passport because it's required sometimes when passing the checkpoint

Experience mountains, desert and sea all in one day on this full-day tour from Jerusalem. Ride the cable car to the cliff-top Masada Fortress and enjoy spectacular aerial views, then journey to the desert oasis of the Ein Gedi Nature Reserve. After lunch (own expense), continue to the Dead Sea, famously the lowest landmass on earth, where you can take a dip in the mineral-rich muds or enjoy free time to explore independently.

Leave Jerusalem on a full-day private trip to Masada and the Dead Sea, and discover Israel’s remarkable history and landscapes. Drive deep into the Judean Desert, explore Masada’s fortifications and palaces alongside your personal guide, and learn about a dramatic, 1st-century battle between Roman troops and Jewish Sicarii rebels. Descend to the shores of the Dead Sea to walk along salt-encrusted beaches, bathe in mineral-rich mud and float in one of the world’s saltiest bodies of water. 

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.

Designed with the time constraints of travel in mind, this full-day 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 are 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.

Discover the highlights of the Judean Desert on a full-day tour of Qumran, Masada and the Dead Sea from Jerusalem. Visit the site where the the Dead Sea Scrolls were discovered, then board a cable car to Masada to explore the ancient mountain fortress with your guide. Walk from Roman baths to King Herod’s palace, and hear the legend of the Jewish rebels who held the plateau against the Romans. Descend to the Dead Sea to wallow in nutrient-rich mud and swim in hyper-saline water before returning to Jerusalem.

Discover the north coast of Israel on a full-day tour of Caesarea, the Bahá’i Gardens and Golden Dome, and Rosh Hanikra. Exploring sites that span Israel’s fascinating history, from the ancient Romans to the Crusades, takes you along a scenic route with beautiful views; choosing a coach tour ensures a comfortable seat on a journey that goes almost to the Lebanese border.

Stand in the very places where Jesus lived and preached on this full-day Christian Galilee tour from Jerusalem. Travel to the lush region around the Sea of Galilee, and explore the sites of Jesus’ childhood and ministry. Explore Capernaum, where Jesus taught; see the site of the feeding of the 5,000; and visit Nazareth among other hallowed sites. Entrance fees, and Jerusalem hotel pickup and drop-off included.

Visit Israel’s history-rich northern coast on this full-day excursion, which includes round-trip transfers from Jerusalem. Visit the UNESCO-listed attractions of Baha’i Gardens and Acre’s Old City, wander among well-preserved Roman ruins in ancient Caesarea, and hop a scenic cable car for a ride among limestone grottoes along the Mediterranean shore.

Jerusalem and Bethlehem are both home to tons of religious and historical sites like Mount of Olives, Dome of the Rock, and the Church of Pater Noster. See these destinations and more on this one-day tour of both cities, which takes you through the maze-like quarters of Old Jerusalem, to the Cave of St. Jerome, and to other important biblical and historical sites. This tour is ideal if you want to see the highlights of each destination without investing more than a day.

This tour allows you to see Jerusalem from the perspective of multiple cultures and religions. We can traverse the city at your pace, seeing the sites that interest you most. I would be happy to personalize this tour for you based on your needs. The Old City of Jerusalem is filled with culture, sounds and tastes, people, and meaning. Wandering this city with an open mind can lead you to discover things you never knew, about the city and about yourself.

While exploring the ruins of a 1,500-year-old synagogue, touring a medieval city, and admiring vista points over the Sea of Galilee, you might not believe that the bustle of Tel Aviv and Jerusalem is just a few hours away. This guided tour of the Golan Heights lets you explore a different part of Israel with ease— hassle-free transportation and guided commentary make for the perfect day trip.

Combine visits to two holy cities on this full-day sightseeing tour: Jerusalem and Bethlehem. Starting from the Mount of Olives, the itinerary follows biblical sites from Mt. Zion to the Old City, including a walking tour through the Muslim, Jewish, and Christian quarters. Continue to Bethlehem to visit the Church of the Nativity among other religious sites like the Via Dolorosa. With coach transport it’s easy to get to each destination.

Explore Old Jerusalem’s Jewish and Christian quarters on this half-day tour. Accompanied by a guide, learn the rich history behind the historic city and visit sites considered holy, including the Mount of Olives, Western Wall, Via Dolorosa, and Church of Holy Sepulchre. Your guide shares lots of information and keeps you from getting lost in the maze-like walls.

Discover the best of Jerusalem in one day, seeing all the highlights of the golden city. A fully guided tour that will take you through the winding alleys of the ancient Old City and the newer neighborhoods outside of the walls. Start your day in the Old City, the heart and soul of ancient Jerusalem. Visit the Armenian, Christian, Arab, and Jewish neighborhoods and take in the unique atmosphere of a city holy to three religions. Visit the Western Wall and see the Temple Mount, explore the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, and walk part of Via Dolorosa as your guide shares the stories and the history of Jerusalem of old. Explore famous landmarks of the new city such as the Montefiore Windmill, The YMCA building, the majestic King David Hotel, and the Russian Compound. Walk down the pedestrian boulevard Nachalat Shiva and rub shoulders with the locals at the bustling Machane Yehuda market, the one place where past and present, secular and religious, local and traveler all come together.

Go from an ancient Roman city to a crusader stronghold on a coach tour from Jerusalem that explores Caesarea, Haifa’s Baha’i Shrine and Gardens, Rosh Hanikra, and Acre. An early morning departure from Jerusalem ensures plenty of time to enjoy a full day of sightseeing on Israel’s northern coast; you'll cover a long list of top sites then make it back to Jerusalem in time for dinner.

Explore the biblical sites of Nazareth and Galilee on a full-day, small-group tour from Tel Aviv. Visit the basilica and humble grotto inside the Church of the Annunciation, then see the possible site where Jesus turned water into wine. Stand on the shores of the Sea of Galilee in Tiberias, and continue along the shoreline to the celebrated place of the multiplication of loaves and fishes. Stop by the ruins of a synagogue where Jesus taught, then continue to Jordan River baptismal site before returning to Tel Aviv.

Experience Bethlehem's religious landmarks with a half-day tour from Jerusalem, and enjoy a biblical and historic perspective on churches, chapels and shrines. Enter the 4th-century Church of the Nativity on the site that marks Jesus’ birthplace, then descend into the revered Milk Grotto, a pilgrimage place for believers from around the world. Finish your tour in the rolling shepherds’ fields, where shrines and a Greek Orthodox church celebrate the traditional area where local shepherds saw the star of nativity over two thousand years ago.

Combine a Jerusalem city sightseeing tour with a trip to the Dead Sea on this tour from Jerusalem. Spend the morning visiting key sights around Jerusalem such as the Old City and Kidron Valley, and then head to the Dead Sea and enjoy free time soaking in the famous waters.

A standard visit to the Temple Mount only allows for non-Muslim tourists to appreciate the most important and impressive buildings from the outside. This virtual tour explores the inside of both the Dome of the Rock and the Al Aqsa Mosque. And in addition, it zooms in and provides context to most of the holy and interesting sites on the Temple Mount

Explore Jerusalem with a personal guide, just for your group. The private tour is available for groups of up to six people, and it showcases the sights and surprises of the city, using a personalized approach. Learn about the Jaffa Gate and the Tower of David, and hear biblical tales at Mt. Zion. Other highlights include a visit to the Western Wall, the Via Dolorosa crucifixion route, and the history-rich Dormition Abbey. Entrance fees are at your own expense.