Jerusalem Tours

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.

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.

Rise into the Golan Heights on a full-day trip from Jerusalem, and take in the scenic landscape of the high, mountainous plateau. Visit border hot springs and a Talmudic village, explore the ruins of a 6th-century synagogue and spot ancient Hebrew inscriptions. Take in views from the top of an extinct volcano above the Quneitra Valley, and get a birds-eye view over one of the Levant’s most contested regions. 

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.

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.  

See some of the top historic, biblical, and natural sites in Israel on a tour that visits the Judean Desert and the Dead Sea. Exploring the desert in a 4-wheel-drive Jeep lets you see parts of Israel that are inaccessible by car or bus and therefore missed by most visitors. Plus, the combination of an adrenaline-filled Jeep excursion and a relaxing float in the Dead Sea create a well-balanced day.

Set out on a desert safari and explore the Dead Sea on a full-day trip from Jerusalem that goes deep into Israel’s wild and rugged landscape. Traverse the Judean desert to Qumran, where the Dead Sea Scrolls were discovered in dusty caves, then head cross-country in a 4x4 to the Murbaat Caves and Dragot Cliffs. Steer for the shores of the Dead Sea to take a mineral-rich mud bath, walk along the salty beach and float in the world’s deepest hypersaline lake. 

Discover several of Israel’s top attractions—and natural wonders—in one day: this private tour from Jerusalem offers a flexible way to travel. Depart in the morning from your hotel, and leave the city behind. You can customize your itinerary to suit your interests: head to the Ein Gedi Botanical Garden for a stroll and a swim, see an ancient fortress in Masada National Park, soak in the Dead Sea, and more.

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.

Learn to make fresh, flavorful hummus at a Jerusalem cooking class that includes a full dinner and local drink. Since hummus is an important part of Israeli cooking—you’ll find it slathered into sandwiches and served alongside high-end cuisine—it’s a great place to start discovering the country’s colorful food.

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.

Make the most of your time in Jerusalem and ensure that you see all of the most important sites, with this comprehensive private walking tour of the Old City. Visit Via Dolorosa and the Holy Sepulcher; the Jewish quarter (including the Hurva Synagogue and Cardo), the Western Wall, and more.

This shooting experience in Jerusalem makes for a fun activity that’s easy to fit in between other sightseeing activities while travelling. During your experience, you’ll hear stories all about the Israeli army and its counter terrorism operations before learning gun safety. Then, you can test your own skills as you shoot hand guns and rifles and take part in a shooting contest, too.

In my personal opinion the Judean desert is most facinating for all types of different reasons. The beginning of the 3 big religions, the deeper valley in the world, the dead sea, lots of history, oasis, bedouins, camels… and it all fits into 4-5 hours tour. lots of it in jumpy desert roads. I invite you to join me and see for your self.

Get to know Israel’s special desert, The Negev! more than 60% of the country’s territory with less than 10% of its population. Unite with nature and feel the serenity of the majestic nomads land, with unique attractions such as Bedouin Hospitality, Blooming Oasis, and the most romantic Crater in the world.

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 the Holy Land sites of Nazareth and the Sea of Galilee on this full-day guided tour from Jerusalem. Travel to the city of Nazareth, described in the New Testament as the childhood home of Jesus. See popular Holy Land sites like the Basilica of the Annunciation and Mt. Tabor, the site of the Transfiguration of Jesus. At the Sea of Galilee, see where Jesus performed miracles and walk the shores where he first taught his followers. Also, consider being baptized where Jesus was, in the Jordan River.

A top cultural attraction by day, the Mahane Yehuda Market transforms into a hotspot for nightlife after the sun goes down. Go out like the locals with this Jerusalem pub crawl at the Mahane Yehuda Market and in the city center—VIP entrance and an included drink at each location ensure a good time.

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

On this virtual tour, Amit Musaei, a licensed guide by the Ministry of Tourism of the State of Israel, will show you the sites related to the Holy Week with great views and footage and comment on each of them. During and after the tour there is time for questions. Starting times are based on Israel time zone, which is: Amsterdam +1 London +2 New York +7 Los Angeles +10 If you miss this tour you will receive a link to see the recording.

Visit Petra on a full-day tour from Jerusalem by air that makes the most of your time in Israel. You’ll have four hours to explore Petra, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that was inhabited since pre-historic times, taking in cliff-carved temples, a Roman theater, and other Nabataean landmarks. This 16-hour tour includes plane tickets, entrance fees, a guided tour of the site, lunch, and round-trip transport from your hotel in Jerusalem.

Only in Israel does a day full of adventure pair perfectly with ancient history. On this tour, ride through desert dunes in a rugged off-road Jeep en route to natural attractions such as the Murbaat Caves and Cliffs of Dragot, in addition to the historical site of Jericho and the Qumran Caves (where the Dead Sea Scrolls were discovered). Cool off with a dip in the Dead Sea before returning to Jerusalem.

Discover the unique tastes, flavors, and spices of Middle-Eastern cooking, especially the Yemenite foods that form part of the host's heritage. Israela is a first-class cook who has been preparing traditional meals for guests from all over the world for over thirty years. You will also discover aspects of Yemenite culture such as the music and clothing, as well as the layout of a kosher kitchen. The class takes places in Israela's beautiful home. Guests will enjoy their finished meal overlooking the breathtaking Judean Desert.

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.