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Eat your way through Tel Aviv with a professional guide by your side by booking a spot on this small-group food tour. You'll walk through the Kerem HaTeimanim neighborhood and the Carmel Market, trying out a variety of Israeli dishes and meeting local chefs, with stops at off-the-beaten path spots that are loved by locals but not necessarily known by tourists.

Visit Jerusalem from Tel Aviv on a full-day tour that combines ancient history with modern-day neighborhoods, giving you a more nuanced look at one of the world’s oldest cities. A walking tour of the Old City covers all four quarters—Armenian, Jewish, Christian, and Muslim—and you’ll have free time to eat and explore at the vibrant Mahane Yehuda Market before returning to Tel Aviv.

Colorful piles of fresh fruits, pastries, and spices line the aisles at Carmel Market (Shuk Ha’Carmel), drawing everyone from Tel Aviv shoppers to hungry travelers. Between Hebrew signs and unfamiliar foods, though, it’s easy to miss the market’s most authentic flavors: Visit Carmel Market with a guide to taste your way through local stalls and Israeli delicacies, getting the back story on each thing you try.

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 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.

Witness the world of the West Bank and explore its history and culture on this full-day guided tour from Jerusalem. See where Jesus was born in Bethlehem and where he was baptized in the Jordan River. Visit the town of Ramallah and see the tomb of Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat. Stop at Jericho to see the oldest city in the world.

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!

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.

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.

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 biblical cities of Bethlehem and Jericho on this full-day guided trip from Jerusalem. Travel through the Judean Desert to Jericho, the oldest city in the world. See the Mount of Temptation, where Jesus was tempted by the devil and the sycamore tree that Zacchaeus, the tax collector, climbed to get a better view of Jesus. In Bethlehem, see the Church of the Nativity, where Jesus was born, plus Manger Square, Shepherds' Field and more. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included on this tour.

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.

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.

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.

Exploring Tel Aviv's Carmel Market is more rewarding in the company of a local who can introduce you to its variety of culinary riches, colorful spices, and intriguing characters. This small-group tour will introduce you to the flavors and scents of the market, as well as the timeless stories of the market's history.

Get an insight into the Orthodox Jewish way of life over a meal at a family home in Jerusalem on this private experience. Enjoy a three-course kosher meal and learn about the family and Orthodox Judaism. Receive personalized attention and answers to your questions about religion and culture throughout the meal.

Get to know one of the most vibrant streets in Tel Aviv during this guided pub crawl on historic Rothschild Boulevard. Gather and meet your fellow pub-crawlers before setting out to experience local nightlife at four bars and clubs. Learn a little history from your guide along the way and enjoy VIP entrance and one shot at each bar.

Enjoy a delightful day experiencing Northern Israel’s wineries and wines on a private tour from Tel Aviv. Take advantage of the flexible itinerary to customize the day around your interests, and journey north into the beautiful hills of Galilee and the Golan Heights, a prime winemaking region. Learn about the area’s long wine-producing history and ideal grape-growing climate, and visit several boutique wineries. Tour the production facilities, admire the vineyards, and enjoy relaxed wine tastings at each estate. Price is per group, based on a maximum of four people.

Rhodes boasts various bays and beaches perfect for snorkeling, but visiting them independently in a day without a hire car requires serious planning. This full-day small-group cruise from Rhodes Town makes it easy: ferrying you to four crystal-clear bays to swim and snorkel. Plus, in between, you get to relax on deck, absorb the breezes, and admire Rhodes’ shores. Lunch and return transfers from Rhodes Town area hotels are included.

Experience the highlights of Tel Aviv's food and drink culture during this private two-hour walking tour. Get insights into local culinary traditions from your own Tel Aviv-based guide. Visit hotspots like Lehi Museum for roast beef and beer, historic Levinsky Market for a beer and pastry combo, and Andromeda's Rock for Turkish Muhallebi and grappa. Tours include three snacks and drinks and can be customized to cater to vegetarians.

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.

Get off the tourist track and enjoy an insider’s introduction to Israel’s thriving food scene during this private Tel Aviv tasting tour. Enjoy ten different sweet and savory snacks and beverages, from hummus joints favored by locals to hand-crafted malabi. Vegetarian alternatives can be provided.