Day Trips from Tel Aviv to Eilat

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.

Experience the wonders of the Dead Sea on this full-day trip from Tel Aviv, with round-trip coach transport. Travel through the timeless Judean Desert past the site of the Inn of the Good Samaritan to a scenic Dead Sea. Then, enjoy ample time to float in the salty waters, laze by the shore, enjoy a mud bath and indulge in the mineral-rich mud treatments on offer before returning to Tel Aviv.

Spend the day exploring historic Golan Heights on this popular day trip from Tel Aviv. Your route takes you past numerous scenic overlooks perfect for snapping photos, as well as through the ancient village of Katzrin—the capital of Golan Heights. Travel to the top of one of Israel’s most stunning dormant volcanoes and take an informative walking tour of a 6th-century synagogue as part of this memorable trip.

Ideal for independent travelers, this self-guided tour allows you to visit three of Tel Aviv’s top attractions in one day. Relax as a driver transports you between the UNESCO-listed Masada, the Ein Gedi Nature Reserve, and the Dead Sea, all of which are difficult to reach on your own. At each attraction, enjoy free time to explore the majestic fortress of Massada, the desert oasis of Ein Gedi Nature Reserve, and the healing properties of the Dead Sea with a self-guiding app.

Visiting Masada is a must while in Israel, but getting to the remote desert location can be tricky, especially if you’re on a time budget. This private Masada tour from Tel Aviv makes visiting easy. Not only does it include all transportation from the coast to the desert, but it also includes an off-road ride on Maale Yair trail and a traditional Israeli lunch.

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.

Learn to cook shakshuka, a classic Israeli dish of eggs cooked in spiced tomatoes, at a Jerusalem cooking class. Since you’ll be learning alongside a group of fellow travelers, it’s a great way to combine cuisine and socializing; begin the evening by learning about local food, and finish the night by eating the delicious shakshuka you’ve prepared.

Ride a bike to Tel Aviv’s historic neighborhoods, lush parks, and seaside paths on a bike tour that combines top attractions with a local take on the city. Joining a cycling guide for a Tel Aviv bike tour is a great way to find the city's most bike-friendly streets and areas, and you’ll take plenty of breaks to check out the landmarks you pass along the way.

Experience the stark beauty of Israel’s Judean Desert by 4x4 and visit the Dead Sea on this full-day trip from Tel Aviv. Enter the desert by air-conditioned coach and pass the Inn of the Good Samaritan, Jericho and the Qumran Caves, where the Dead Sea Scrolls were discovered. Then, take an exciting 4x4 drive through the desert canyons and plains to the towering Dragot Cliffs before descending to the Dead Sea. Take a ‘swim’ in the salt-rich waters and enjoy a revitalizing mud bath before your return to Tel Aviv.

A fun and informative getaway from the city, this tour to a nearly 100-year-old kibbutz from Tel Aviv is a great way to learn more about Israeli culture outside city limits. This authentic travel experience sets you up to meet with kibbutz members, tour the property, and learn about the history of communal living in Israel. Lunch at the kibbutz dining room is also included for an extra taste of everyday life on a kibbutz.

Gain a better understanding of the Gaza-Israel conflict on this tour of the border, where you'll visit historical sites and lookout points on the northern side. Meet Israelis who live in border towns, and talk to a Gaza resident via video to gain insight into what life is like here. See a Gaza border-crossing point; visit an active Kibbutz; stop at a Palestinian village destroyed by war; and learn about an art project on the border wall called "Paths to Peace." This tour offers a way to learn a bit about the local history and culture from a first-hand perspective.

Explore Israel’s highlights on a 7-night biblical tour from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem, Bethlehem, Nazareth, and Galilee, with an optional day-trip to the Dead Sea (additional cost). Follow Jesus’ footsteps from Gethsemane to the Church of All Nations, and discover Jerusalem’s rich past in the Old City. Travel to Jesus’ birthplace and childhood home, stand on the shores of the Sea of Galilee, and discover a ruined synagogue where Jesus may have taught; finish your trip through Israel’s culture and history in modern Haifa, ancient Caesarea and Tel Aviv’s bustling port.

Explore Tel Aviv by bike to explore some of the city’s key highlights, from the beach-front promenade to Rothschild Boulevard. Bike paths and off-road trails make Tel Aviv a great place to bike, but linking up destinations on bike-friendly routes can be a challenge. Riding with a guide keeps you on fun and safe roads, with plenty of stops to learn about local history, culture, and landmarks.

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.

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.

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 the Golan highland’s vast landscape and Eli Cohen Park during this full-day, guided tour on-board your own four-wheeler with three meals included. Stop for fresh Israeli breakfast before exploring the Golan Trail to Kaalat-Nimrod and passing by the Sea of Galilee. Ascend the mountain to the Oz 77 Memorial and look down on the battle arena of the Yom Kippur War. Finish with a Druze culinary experience.

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.

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.

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!

Visit highlights of Western Galilee on a full-day coach tour from Tel Aviv to Caesarea, Haifa’s Baha’i Gardens, the Crusader City of Acre, and Rosh Hanikra. With a fascinating blend of ancient history and scenery, the tour combines top destinations to save time on the road. Since you’ll travel between sites in a climate-controlled coach, you’ll trade a cramped tour vehicle for a comfortable seat with views of the coast.

Explore Israel’s stunning landscape and rich heritage on a private, full-day tour from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem and the Dead Sea. Take in views of the ancient settlement from the Mount of Olives then enter Jerusalem’s Old City walls; slip a folded prayer into the Western Wall, walk Byzantine streets and visit the city’s Christian, Armenian, Muslim and Jewish quarters. Navigate the rugged Judean Desert to the salt-encrusted shores of the Dead Sea, take a bath in mineral-rich mud then float on top of the world’s deepest hypersaline lake. 

Religious treasures and natural wonders take center stage on this 2-day Israel highlight trip from Tel Aviv. Witness top Old Jerusalem and Bethlehem sites including the Via Dolorosa and Manger Square, and the next day, visit age-old, rocktop Masada; pass by Qumran's Dead Sea Scroll caves, and ‘swim’ in the salt-rich waters of the Dead Sea. Your tour includes overnight hotel accommodation in Jerusalem, breakfast, and round-trip coach transport.

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.