Top Tel Aviv Archaeology Tours

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.

See a different side of Israel, from crusader fortresses to Baha’i shrines, from Roman architecture to marine caverns, on this door-to-door guided tour of the nation's northern coast. Start at the Roman ruins of Caesarea, built by Herod the Great; progress to Haifa, where the sacred gardens of the Baha’i faith tumble down terraces; enter the watery wonderland of the Rosh Hanikra grottos; and discover the rich history of Acre.

Visit some of Israel’s ancient and scenic highlights on a full-day tour from Tel Aviv to Masada, Ein Gedi oasis, and the Dead Sea. Enjoy independent time at Masada and Ein Gedi, swim in the hyper-saline water of the Dead Sea on a guided tour. This full-day tour includes admission to a Dead Sea beach and round-trip transport from a central location in Tel Aviv.

Cover two of Israel’s most iconic, history-packed attractions on this double-duty day trip to Masada and the Dead Sea. Full-day tours include pre-booked admission tickets to the famous hilltop fortress, invaded by Romans in 73 CE, and entrance to the nutrient-rich resort, home to salty waters. Travel comfortably between sights by air-conditioned coach, with complimentary hotel pickup and drop-off.

Experience the Holy Land’s two most sacred locations, Bethlehem and Jerusalem, in just one day on this convenient guided door-to-door tour. Start in Jerusalem, taking in views from the Mount of Olives, following the way of Christ down the Via Dolorosa, and paying our respects at the Wailing Wall and the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. Continue to Bethlehem, with visits to the Church of the Nativity and Shepherd’s Field.

Explore the Old City of Jerusalem and learn about the important historical and religious sites along the way on a guided day trip from Tel Aviv. Traveling on this small-group tour ensures an intimate experience not found on the common 40-person tours of Jerusalem. Plus, this tour allows you to bring your luggage along, so the tour can double as a transfer from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem.

Witness some of Israel’s holiest and oldest sites on this day trip from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem and Bethlehem. Travel the distance from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem by air-conditioned coach, and enter Old Jerusalem to see the Western Wall (Wailing Wall), Via Dolorosa and other age-old religious and historical sights. See the Garden of Gethsemane, stop for photos at the Mount of Scopus, and then drive to Bethlehem to explore Manger Square, including the Church of the Nativity, as your guide shares the secrets and stories behind each landmark.

Discover the New Testament sites of Nazareth and the Sea of Galilee on this day trip from Tel Aviv. In Nazareth, Jesus’ childhood home, explore the Church of the Annunciation and Church of St Joseph. After your Nazareth tour, visit some fabled miracle locations around the Sea of Galilee including the site of the feeding of the 5,000. Visit Capernaum and then pass through Tiberias on route to the Jordan River, with the chance to be baptized in its waters. Nazareth and Galilee tours don’t come much more comprehensive!

Delve into three of Israel's historical port cities and the enchanting Rosh Hanikra grottos on this full-day trip from Tel Aviv. Traveling by air-conditioned coach with a professional guide, stop to visit the archaeological relics of ancient Caesarea, a port built by Herod the Great and home to the ruins of a harbor and Roman amphitheater. Visit Haifa to see the exquisite Baha’i Gardens, stroll around the sea grottos of Rosh Hanikra, and stop in the timeworn port of Acre to explore its Crusader tunnels and vibrant Old City Market.

Visit ancient Jerusalem and the extraordinary Dead Sea on this action-packed day trip from Tel Aviv. Traveling by air-conditioned coach, venture to holy Jerusalem to see its most revered religious sites. Enter the Old City to view the Western Wall (Wailing Wall) and Via Dolorosa. Then, drive to the sparkling Dead Sea for free time to luxuriate in the salt-rich waters, sunbathe and take a therapeutic mud bath. Ideal for first-time visitors to Israel and anyone short on time.

Visit Masada and the Dead Sea on a full-day trip from Tel Aviv. Travel by air-conditioned coach through the Judean desert from Tel Aviv to the Dead Sea, and visit Masada on route. Ride the cable car to the mountaintop for a guided tour of the 2,000-year-old ruins, and continue to the Dead Sea to ‘swim’ in its salt-rich waters and, if you wish, take a therapeutic mud bath. The day trip also passes the site of the New Testament parable of the Good Samaritan, and ancient city of Jericho.

Israel’s religious highlights are dazzling yet dispersed. Travel between attractions with ease from Tel Aviv on a full-day sightseeing tour that covers Bethlehem, the Dead Sea, and the Old City of Jerusalem. Take a sightseeing tour of the Old City of Jerusalem, divided into distinctive Muslim, Christian, Jewish, and Armenian quarters, visit the Church of the Nativity, heralded by Christians as the birthplace of Jesus Christ in Bethelhem, and bathe buoyantly in the Dead Sea.

Watch the sun rise at Masada and visit Ein Gedi and the Dead Sea on this day trip from Tel Aviv. Hike up Masada mountain in the early hours to see the sun emerge over the mountains and Dead Sea, and inspect the mountaintop ancient fortress ruins. Then, explore the Ein Gedi oasis and visit the Dead Sea to float in its waters. Return air-conditioned transport with central Tel Aviv pickup and drop-off included.

Explore Old Jerusalem and visit the powerful Holocaust Museum in New Jerusalem on this day trip from Tel Aviv. With a knowledgeable guide, witness the most resonant Jewish and Christian sites of the Old City, including the Mount of Olives, Western Wall (Wailing Wall), Via Dolorosa and Church of the Holy Sepulchre. Then, drive to modern Jerusalem to the Holocaust Museum. Head inside to chart the moving personal stories of the victims of World War II’s Holocaust through the artifacts, survivor testimonies and deeply poignant Hall of Names memorial.

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.

Visit Biblical sites in Nazareth and Galilee on a full-day tour from Tel Aviv to the places where Jesus and other Biblical figures are believed to have lived and preached. With the option to get baptized in the Jordan River, this tour is designed around the region’s New Testament sites; it’s a curated Christian experience that ensures you won’t miss out on the places that are most important to you.

No Israel trip would be complete without experiencing the Dead Sea’s mineral-rich waters and skin-softening mud: but it's tough to reach by public transport. This package gets you there in comfort with a guided tour of Bethlehem too. See the essential Bethlehem sights, among them the Church of the Nativity, the Church of St. Catherine, the Church of Shepherds Field and the Milk Grotto, then enjoy downtime at the beach.

Look beyond the Holy Land clichés and escape the tourist trail for Israel’s northern coast on this door-to-door guided day tour that checks off not one but two UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Explore the ancient Roman ruins of Caesarea; tour the tumbling Baha’i Gardens and Shrine in Haifa; ride the cable car down to the limestone Grottos at Rosh HaNiqra; and discover the Crusader city of Acre.

Walk through the streets of South Tel Aviv admiring and learning about the vibrant street art and graffiti scene in Tel Aviv. Common motifs, symbols, and alphabetic letters can mean a multitude of things and each tells their own narrative. Explore with a knowledgeable guide and gain a deeper more insightful understanding of the street art in Tel Aviv. When possible, we have collaborated directly with the local street artists to promote accurate information and support of their work. After the tour we will provide information of artists whose work has been seen on the tour providing social media information and where possible, opportunities to purchase work directly from the artists.

Tick off more of the West Bank’s and Palestine’s iconic sites in less time on this full-day tour from Tel Aviv. Ideal for first-time visitors, this excursion covers the Jordan River Baptismal Site (Yardenit), the ancient city of Jericho, and Bethlehem, the birthplace of Jesus. See, too, Ramallah, the administrative center of the Palestine authority. Lunch is included on this small-group tour, which is limited to 10 people and requires a valid passport.

The Tel Aviv tour is a unique combination of activities for a day filled with art, history, culture, and food exploring Tel Aviv by foot on a comprehensive walking architecture, food and street art tour. When possible, we have collaborated directly with the local street artists to promote accurate information and support of their work. After the tour we will provide information of artists whose work has been seen on the tour providing social media information and where possible, opportunities to purchase work directly from the artists.

Visit Bethlehem highlights on a tour that combines transport and a guided walking tour to maximize your sightseeing time. From Manger Square to the Church of the Nativity, Milk Grotto, and the Shepherds’ Field, you’ll cover important Biblical sites with a guide who can help unlock the history behind each destination; pickup at a central location in Jerusalem or Tel Aviv gets you on the road with no fuss.

Embark on a journey to the highlights of Jordan with this two-day guided tour from Tel Aviv or Jerusalem. Explore Petra and Wadi Rum with a guided who can fill you in on all the important history around them and enjoy unique overnight accommodations in a Bedouin camp.

Visit Jerash, Petra, and Wadi Rum on a 3-day tour from Tel Aviv that explores some of Jordan’s top highlights, from ancient cities to dramatic desert landscapes. Spending two nights in a Bedouin camp turns a classic sightseeing tour into a full cultural immersion, with evenings for stargazing, traditional music, and Bedouin cuisine around a roaring campfire.

Get a local’s perspective on Akko’s complex history and contemporary life during this half-day walking tour through the coastal city. Accompanied by an English, Arabic, or Hebrew-speaking Akko resident, you’ll explore Ottoman and Crusader-era sights by foot. Highlights include the bustling Old Town, UNESCO-listed Knights’ Halls, and a walk through an ancient vaulted tunnel.