Day Tours
Day Tours
Our Day Tours are operated from Tel Aviv and Jerusalem in a small group (up to 19) or a large group (up to 45), offering the opportunity to meet other people on the tour. Pick up and drop off is from your hotel in Tel Aviv or Jerusalem, and all tours are operated with an English speaking guide (additional languages are available upon request). Book one of our day tours below!
Departure: Daily
Drive to the Mount of Olives for a panoramic view of the city. Stop at Mount Zion to visit King David’s Tomb, Room of the Last Supper and the Dormition Abbey; Enter the Old City and walk through the Armenian and Jewish Quarters to the recently excavated and restored Cardo, the ancient Roman road. See the Jewish Wailing Wall (the Kotel) and continue to the Christian Quarter. Walk along the Via Dolorosa and visit the Church of Holy Sepulchre. Proceed to the New City and visit Yad Vashem, the memorial museum to the Holocaust.
On Saturdays and Jewish holidays, instead of Yad Vashem, drive to Ein Karem, southwest of Jerusalem, traditionally known as birthplace of John the Baptist; stroll in the narrow lanes of the picturesque neighborhood, stopping by Mary’s Spring and continue to visit the remarkable Church of Saint John the Baptist. Return to point of departure.
Departure: Daily
Drive via the Judean hills to the Dead Sea, the lowest place on earth. Roadside view of the Qumran Caves (visit not included) where the Dead Sea scrolls were found. Visit a Dead Sea cosmetic products shop. Drive along the shores of the Dead Sea to Masada where you will learn about the heroic story of the Jewish fighters; ascend by cable car and tour the mountain fortress built by King Herod, where the zealots of the first century made their last stand against the Romans. Visit the remains of the walls, palace, synagogue, water cisterns, mosaic floors, roman baths and other findings. Descend by cable car. Continue to the Dead Sea; enjoy the unique opportunity to float in the Dead Sea and cover yourself with the mineral rich mud, which many believe has therapeutic effects. Return to point of departure.
Departure: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Depart Tel Aviv via the coastal road and the landscape of the lower Galilee to Nazareth, the town where Jesus spent his childhood. Visit the Basilica of Annunciation and the Church of St. Joseph. Continue via Cana to Tiberias, the lovely resort town on the Sea of Galilee. Drive along the Kineret Lake to visit Capernaum and view the ruins of the ancient synagogue where Jesus taught; continue to Tabha, site of the miracle of fish and loaves, with the beautiful mosaic floor. Proceed to Yardenit, the famous baptismal site where the Jordan River flows out of the Sea of Galilee towards the Dead Sea. Enjoy the peaceful and natural surrounding on site. Return to point of departure.
Departure: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Drive along the coastal road to Caesarea, the ancient Roman capital and port; enjoy a walking tour of the theater, the archaeological ruins and excavations. Continue to Haifa for a scenic view of the city, the port and the magnificent Baha’i Gardens and Shrine. Proceed to Rosh Hanikra; descend by cable car into the underwater grottoes and admire the spectacular natural formation. Drive to Acre, the old city recognized by UNESCO as world heritage site; walk through the market, the mosque and the old port. Visit the remarkable underground Crusader City and crypt and learn about their fascinating history and culture. Return to point of departure.
Departure: Daily
Drive to the Mount of Olives for a panoramic view of the city. Stop at Mount Zion to visit King David’s Tomb, Room of the Last Supper and the Dormition Abbey. Enter the Old City and walk through the Armenian and Jewish Quarters to the recently excavated and restored Cardo, the Roman road. See the Jewish Wailing Wall, the Kotel, and continue to the Christian Quarter. Walk along the Via Dolorosa and visit the Church of Holy Sepulchre. Continue to Bethlehem where Jesus was born; walk through Manger Square to visit the Church of Nativity, and stop for a view of Shepherds’ Field.
Departure: Daily
Drive to the Mount of Olives for a panoramic view of the city. Stop at Mount Zion to visit King David’s Tomb, Room of the Last Supper and the Dormition Abbey. Enter the Old City and walk through the Armenian and Jewish Quarters to the recently excavated and restored Cardo, the Roman road. See the Jewish Wailing Wall, the Kotel, and continue to the Christian Quarter. Walk along the Via Dolorosa and visit the Church of Holy Sepulchre. Drive through the Judean desert to the Dead Sea, the lowest place on earth. Stop to enjoy the opportunity to float in the Dead Sea and cover yourself with the mineral rich, therapeutic mud. Return to point of departure .
Departure: Friday
Visit the Diaspora Museum. Drive around the main streets of Tel Aviv, center of business and entertainment of Israel, also known as the “White City” and declared by UNESCO as a world cultural heritage site for its vast collection of Bauhaus style buildings. Stop at Rabin’s Square, place of the assassination of Prime Minister Itzhak Rabin. Continue to Old Jaffa, one of the oldest port cities in the world; visit the ancient ruins and walk along the Artists’ Quarter. Visit Neve Tzedek, the first neighborhood of Tel Aviv built in 1887, and Nahalat Binyamin, a pedestrian street of the city where you can enjoy live music, arts, crafts and handmade jewelry. Next, stop at Sheinkin, the lively and colorful street known for its unique shops, cafés and youthful ambiance.
Departure: Monday, Wednesday, Saturday
Drive through the judean desert and enjoy a roadside view of the Good Samaritan Inn. After a short stop at sea-level for a panoramic view, continue to Jericho, the oldest city in the world . Stop to see Zacchaeus’ Sycamore Tree and proceed for an overview of the Mount of Temptation. Visit Tel Jericho where 25 ancient cities were uncovered (cable car not included). Proceed to the city of Bethlehem, birthplace of Jesus; walk through Manger Square to visit the Church of Nativity. Next, visit the Church of Milk Grotto and Shepherds’ Field. Stop at a local souvenir store and return to Jerusalem.
Departure: Daily
Drive through the Judean desert to the Dead Sea. Visit a Dead Sea cosmetic products shop. Stop for relaxation at one of the shores of the Dead Sea; enjoy the opportunity to float in the Dead Sea and cover yourself with the mineral rich, therapeutic mud. Return to point of departure.
Departure: Thursday
Depart Tel Aviv via the coastal road and enjoy the landscape of the lower Galilee to Nazareth, the town where Jesus spent his childhood. Visit the Basilica of Annunciation and the Church of St. Joseph. Continue via Kana and stop at an observation point for a panoramic view of the Golan Heights and the Sea of Galilee.
Proceed to Safed, one of the four holy cities in Israel; Learn about the history of the city that developed its reputation as the city of Kabbalah during the middle ages. Visit the Caro and Ari Synagogues; stroll through the narrow alleyways and visit the picturesque Artists’ Quarter.Return to point of departure.
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Departure: Daily
Drive to the Mount of Olives for a panoramic view of the city. Stop at Mount Zion to visit King David’s Tomb, Room of the Last Supper and the Dormition Abbey. Enter the Old City and walk through the Armenian and Jewish Quarters to the recently excavated and restored Cardo, the Roman road. See the Jewish Wailing Wall, the Kotel, and continue to the Christian Quarter. Walk along the Via Dolorosa and visit the Church of Holy Sepulchre.
Tour ends at around 1:30pm in the Old City; return to the hotel on your own.
Departure: Daily
Drive to the city of Bethlehem, birthplace of Jesus; walk through Manger Square to visit the Church of Nativity, the oldest church in the Holyland, and admire the ancient limestone columns and remains of mosaic floors. Descend to the Grotto of Nativity, where a Silver Star in the floor marks the spot where Christ is believed to have been born. Proceed to the Church of Milk Grotto where the Virgin Mary nursed baby Jesus, and according to tradition, a drop of her milk split and turned the stones white. Next, visit Shepherds’ Field. Stop at a local souvenir store and return to Jerusalem.
Tour ends in Jerusalem; return to Tel-Aviv on your own.
Departure: Monday, Wednesday, Saturday
Drive through the Judean desert and enjoy a roadside view of the Good Samaritan Inn. After a short stop at sea-level for a panoramic view, continue to Jericho, the oldest city in the world. Stop to see Zacchaeus’ Sycamore Tree and proceed for an overview of the Mount of Temptation. Visit Tel Jericho where 25 ancient cities were uncovered (cable car not included).
Tour ends at around 1:30pm in Jerusalem; transfer to Tel-Aviv with a driver only.
Departure: Daily
Day 1: Drive along the coastal road to Caesarea, the ancient Roman capital and port; enjoy a walking tour of the theater, the archaeological ruins and excavations. Continue to Haifa for a scenic view of the city, the port and the magnificent Baha’i Gardens and Shrine. Proceed to Rosh Hanikra; descend by cable car into the underwater grottoes and admire the spectacular natural formation. Drive to Acre, the old city recognized by UNESCO as world heritage site; walk through the market, the mosque and the old port. Visit the remarkable underground Crusader City and crypt and learn about their fascinating history and culture. Overnight in the north.
Day 2: Drive along the landscape of the lower Galilee to Nazareth, the town where Jesus spent his childhood. Visit the Basilica of Annunciation and the Church of St. Joseph. Continue via Cana to Tiberias, the lovely resort town on the Sea of Galilee. Drive along the Kineret Lake to visit Capernaum and view the ruins of the ancient synagogue where Jesus taught; continue to Tabha, site of the miracle of fish and loaves, with the beautiful mosaic floor. Proceed to Yardenit, the famous baptismal site where the Jordan River flows out of the Sea of Galilee towards the Dead Sea. Enjoy the peaceful and natural surrounding on site. Return to point of departure.
Departure: Daily
Day 1: Drive to the Mount of Olives for a panoramic view of the city. Stop at Mount Zion to visit King David’s Tomb, the Room of the Last Supper and the Dormition Abbey. Enter the Old City and walk through the Armenian and Jewish Quarters to the recently excavated and restored Cardo, the Roman road. See the Jewish Wailing Wall, the Kotel, and continue to the Christian Quarter. Walk along the Via Dolorosa and visit the Church of Holy Sepulchre. Proceed to the New City and visit Yad Vashem, Israel’s memorial museum to the Holocaust. Overnight: Jerusalem
Day 2: Drive via the Judean hills to the Dead Sea, the lowest place on earth. Roadside view of the Qumran Caves (visit not included) where the Dead Sea scrolls were found. Visit a Dead Sea cosmetic products shop. Drive along the shores of the Dead Sea to Masada where you will learn about the heroic story of the Jewish fighters; ascend by cable car and tour the mountain fortress built by King Herod, where the zealots of the first century made their last stand against the Romans. Visit the remains of the walls, palace, synagogue, water cisterns, mosaic floors, roman baths and other findings. Descend by cable car. Continue to the Dead Sea; enjoy the unique opportunity to float in the Dead Sea and cover yourself with the mineral rich mud, which many believe has therapeutic effects. Return to point of departure.
Departure: Daily
Day 1: Drive to the Mount of Olives for a panoramic view of the city. Stop at Mount Zion to visit King David’s Tomb, the Room of the Last Supper and the Dormition Abbey. Enter the Old City and walk through the Armenian and Jewish Quarters to the recently excavated and restored Cardo, the Roman road. See the Jewish Wailing Wall, the Kotel, and continue to the Christian Quarter. Walk along the Via Dolorosa and visit the Church of Holy Sepulchre. Proceed to the New City and visit Yad Vashem, Israel’s memorial museum to the Holocaust. Overnight: Jerusalem
Day 2: Drive through the Judean desert to the Dead Sea. Visit a Dead Sea cosmetic products shop. Stop for relaxation at one of the shores of the Dead Sea; enjoy the opportunity to float in the Dead Sea and cover yourself with the mineral rich, therapeutic mud. Return to point of departure.
Departure: Daily
Day 1: Drive to the Mount of Olives for a panoramic view of the city. Stop at Mount Zion to visit King David’s Tomb, Room of the Last Supper and the Dormition Abbey. Enter the Old City and walk through the Armenian and Jewish Quarters to the recently excavated and restored Cardo, the Roman road. See the Wailing Wall, the Kotel, and continue to the Christian Quarter. Walk along the Via Dolorosa and visit the Church of Holy Sepulchre. Continue to Bethlehem where Jesus was born; walk through Manger Square to visit the Church of Nativity, and stop for a view of Shepherds’ Field. Overnight: Jerusalem
Day 2: Drive via the Judean hills to the Dead Sea, the lowest place on earth. Roadside view of the Qumran Caves (visit not included) where the Dead Sea scrolls were found. Visit a Dead Sea cosmetic products shop. Drive along the shores of the Dead Sea to Masada where you will learn about the heroic story of the Jewish fighters; ascend by cable car and tour the mountain fortress built by King Herod, where the zealots of the first century made their last stand against the Romans. Visit the remains of the walls, palace, synagogue, water cisterns, mosaic floors, roman baths and other findings. Descend by cable car. Continue to the Dead Sea; enjoy the unique opportunity to float in the Dead Sea and cover yourself with the mineral rich mud, which many believe has therapeutic effects. Return to point of departure.
Departure: Daily
Day 1: Drive to the Mount of Olives for a panoramic view of the city. Stop at Mount Zion to visit King David’s Tomb, Room of the Last Supper and the Dormition Abbey. Enter the Old City and walk through the Armenian and Jewish Quarters to the recently excavated and restored Cardo, the Roman road. See the Wailing Wall, the Kotel, and continue to the Christian Quarter. Walk along the Via Dolorosa and visit the Church of Holy Sepulchre. Continue to Bethlehem where Jesus was born; walk through Manger Square to visit the Church of Nativity, and stop for a view of Shepherds’ Field. Overnight: Jerusalem
Day 2: Drive through the Judean desert to the Dead Sea. Visit a Dead Sea cosmetic products shop. Stop for relaxation at one of the shores of the Dead Sea; enjoy the opportunity to float in the Dead Sea and cover yourself with the mineral rich, therapeutic mud. Return to point of departure.
Departure: Daily
We begin our one-day Petra Tour from hotels in Eilat around 6:50am to ensure we are amongst the first to arrive at the border crossing. Our Eilat office staff will guide you efficiently through the border procedures, and as you cross to Jordan your tour guide and tour staff will meet you. Your Jordanian tour guide will take care of the border procedures, and once the visas are issued you will be on your way to Petra.
Once aboard the mini bus, you will receive bottled mineral water. It is not permitted to take food or drink into Jordan from Israel, but you may bring an extra bottle of mineral water in your bag if you choose.
You will now begin the two-hour drive to Petra. Your guide will give you an in-depth briefing on the history of Jordan and its culture. Nearing Petra, stop at a viewpoint overlooking the town of Wadi Musa (Moses Valley) and on a hilltop in the distance you can see the shrine, which marks the grave of Aaron, Moses’ brother.
Before we start our tour of Petra, enjoy some local Baklawa (Arabian cake).
From the ‘Visitors Center’ at Petra’s entrance, walk to the Siq Canyon (400 meters). Arabian horses are available for this short walk, but a tip is expected from the handlers of (2-3 Dinar or 5 Dollars), we advise clients not to take these horse rides. It is preferable to walk with the guide to the Siq; this gives a better view of the sights along the way and you don’t miss the introduction to Petra. On the route we see the ‘Silica Quarries’, The Jinn Blocks and the first large site, the ‘Obelisk Tomb’. At the entrance to the Siq we see the stone dam that protects Petra from floods and the ancient drainage channels of the site. Entering the Siq we see the remains of the Arch that marked the entrance to Petra. We also see the beginning of the Petra’s ingenious water system that runs the entire length of the Siq. Within the Siq we find several deities and ancient carvings adorning its towering canyon walls. At the end of the Siq we find Petra’s most renowned monument ‘The Treasury’ (in Arabic; Al Khazneh). Here we take a few minutes for photographs before continuing our tour along the impressive Street of Facades towards the Nabataean Theater. We get an impression of some of the most impressive graves ‘The Royal Tombs’. If time allows, walk along the Colonnade Street and visit the Great Temple. On the way back to the bus, you will have time to take more pictures and to view the sites that interested you the most.
For those who have difficulty with walking the whole distance of Petra, carriages for two are available from the treasury and back again at the end of the day. This costs about $30, paid directly to the handler.
We leave the site and stop at a nearby restaurant in Wadi Musa for a hearty buffet lunch which is included in the tour price (kindly note: drinks are not included with meals and are paid for by the clients). The restaurant enjoys views of the mountainside and the town of Wadi Musa where Petra is located. We commence our return journey to Eilat. Before returning to the border crossing, time permitting, stop at Aqaba’s colorful market where you can get some traditional Arabian sweets, souvenirs, or oriental spices. After getting an impression of Jordan’s only port city, return to Eilat and your hotel by evening.
Important Information
We offer a 10% discount on the above Day Tours for children 7-12 years old
We offer a 20% discount on the above Day Tours for children under 7 years old (children under 2 are free of charge)
Pick-Up Times for Tour # 1, 2, 5, 6, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 17, 18, 19, 20
Pick-Up Times for Tour # 3, 4, 9, 16, 21
Pick-Up Times for Tour # 15
* Guests should be waiting at the earlier times indicated.
