Top Tel Aviv Archaeology Tours

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.

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.

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.

Visit Jerash and Petra, and enjoy a driving tour of Amman, on a 2-day trip from Tel Aviv that includes a night at a Bedouin camp in the Jordanian desert. Combining the ancient sites makes the most of your time on the road, and pre-booked transport helps ensure a smooth border crossing as you travel from Israel to Jordan, where you find Roman ruins, a hilltop citadel, and a stone city with fascinating history.

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.

See two of the highlights of Jordan on a 2-day tour to Petra from Tel Aviv, with round-trip flights, transport and hotel accommodation included. Hop inside a 4x4 to experience the epic desert scenery; and enjoy a walking tour of the ancient, rose-red city of Petra, seeing its 2,000-year-old rock-cut treasures. Cap your experience with a short tour of picturesque Aqaba. An overnight stay in Petra, select meals, return flights between Tel Aviv and Eilat, and guided visits are all included.

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.

Discover the magnificent ancient ruins of Masada and delights of the Dead Sea on this unforgettable private day trip from Tel Aviv. With your own private guide, cross the Judean Desert and ride a cable car up to Masada, a rocktop fortification built by King Herod in 350 BC. Explore the well-preserved ruins as you hear the tragic ancient tales of the site, and then drive to the Dead Sea. Experience a ‘swim’ in the salt-heavy waters and enjoy a skin-replenishing mud bath here before your return to Tel Aviv.

If you’re short on time, tick off four of Israel’s top attractions with ease and efficiency on an 11-hour sightseeing tour from Tel Aviv. Avoid crowds by arriving early at the Church of the Nativity, believed by Christians to be the birthplace of Jesus Christ, and then explore Jericho, an ancient city in the shadow of the Mount of Temptation. Visit the archeological site of Qumran, where the Dead Sea Scrolls were discovered, and float in the salt-saturated waters of the Dead Sea.

Travel to one of the world’s most iconic locations and be back in Tel Aviv the same night on this same-day trip to Petra in Jordan. Travel comfortably by air-conditioned bus, getting hands-on assistance with the border crossing. Tours include admission tickets to the ancient, rock-cut city. Upgrade to enter the site by horseback, just as merchants once did.

This 8 days- 7 night package tour offers the best and easy way to discover the treasures of Israel,

Visit breathtaking Petra in Jordan on a day trip from Tel Aviv. With round-trip flights to Eilat and scenic return journeys on Jordan’s desert highway to Petra, all you need do is relax and admire the 2,000-year-old rock-cut city. Opt to walk or ride a horse to the Siq entrance canyon, and explore Petra’s star attractions, including the Treasury and other sights, on foot. After lunch at a local restaurant, stop to see Wadi Rum at viewpoints on the way back to Eilat for your return flight to Tel Aviv.

Explore many of Israel’s most revered Christian sites on this 4-day tour from Tel Aviv, including three nights’ accommodation. Visit Jerusalem and walk the Stations of the Cross to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, tour Bethlehem’s Church of the Nativity, Jesus’ believed birthplace, and see churches and locations associated with Jesus including Nazareth and Galilee. Includes your choice of 3-, 4-, or 5-star Jerusalem accommodation, air-conditioned transport, and Tel Aviv hotel pickup and drop-off.

Shun the expense of self-drive and experience the Dead Sea and Judean Desert highlights on this door-to-door guided day tour. Ride the cable car to the clifftop fortress of Masada and see Roman ruins from the Herodian fortress. Then, descend to the Dead Sea for a relaxing mud bath and a float in one of the world's saltiest bodies of water.

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.

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.

See the sights of Jerusalem and Bethlehem on a full-day trip from Tel Aviv. With an expert guide, glimpse the Garden of Gethsemane, Mount of Olives and other sights around Old Jerusalem. Then, enter the Old City through the Zion Gate to see the Western Wall (Wailing Wall), Via Dolorosa and Church of the Holy Sepulchre, the site of Jesus’ crucifixion. Afterward, visit Bethlehem, the town where Jesus was born. Here, view the Church of the Nativity, where the exact place of Jesus’ birth is marked in an underground grotto.

Explore the highlights of Jerusalem with ease on this full-day tour from Tel Aviv. Depart from your Tel Aviv hotel in an air-conditioned vehicle and make your way to Jerusalem. Accompanied by a guide, learn about the city’s 4000-year-old history. Visit the Via Dolorosa, the Western Wall, the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, and more.

Cover highlights of three countries on a 8-night tour of Israel, Jordan, and Egypt that takes care of travel logistics so you can focus on exploring fascinating ancient sites. Destinations include Nazareth, Jerusalem, Bethlehem, Petra, Wadi Rum, Cairo, and more, and the tour includes two internal flights to cut down on long drive times and save time for sightseeing.

Explore some of Israel’s less-visited historical sites and the Dead Sea on a full-day trip from Tel Aviv. Travel to Jericho and Tel Jericho, the ruins of the original walled city of the bible; and see Elisha’s Spring and the reputed Zacchaeus sycamore tree. Then, ride a cable car up Mt. Temptation and visit Jesus' believed baptism site at Qaser el Yahud on the River Jordan before relaxing at the Dead Sea. Entrance fees included.

Escape the bustle of the city and enjoy a do-it-yourself spa day on this exclusive day trip to the Dead Sea. Soak in nutrient-rich mud, famed for its healing properties, and get a chance to float in the shimmering, famously salty waters. Tours include additional stops at the caves of Qumran—where the Dead Sea Scrolls were found—and the “sea level” marker.

See the highlights of Jerusalem with ease on this half-day tour from Tel Aviv. Depart from your hotel in an air-conditioned vehicle and travel to Jerusalem. Accompanied by a guide, learn about the Holy City. Visit the Jewish and Christian quarters of the Old City, the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, the Wailing Wall, Mount Zion, the Mount of Olives, and more.

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.

Bethlehem and Jerusalem are full of sites considered holy by a variety of religions, this day trip from Tel Aviv makes it possible to see many of them in just one day. Head to sites such as the Mount of Olives, Zion Gate, and the Western Wall along with a guide who gives you a local perspective on the history of each famous site as you go.