Jerusalem, Bethlehem & Dead Sea Tour from Tel Aviv
Description
Experience the best of Israel in one full day on our Jerusalem, Bethlehem & Dead Sea Tour from Tel Aviv, combining history, faith, and natural beauty. Depart from Tel Aviv and travel to Jerusalem to explore the Old City, strolling through its quarters and stopping at notable landmarks. See the Western Wall, the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, and the Via Dolorosa while your guide shares their fascinating stories. Continue to Bethlehem to see the Church of the Nativity, long revered as the birthplace of Jesus Christ. Finish the day at the Dead Sea, where you can float in its mineral-rich waters and enjoy the striking desert landscape at the lowest point on Earth. This full-day tour departs daily from Tel Aviv with guaranteed departures, offering a seamless journey through some of Israel’s most iconic sites.
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Itinerary
Pick-up from central Tel Aviv
Guided tour of Jerusalem’s Old City, including the 4 quarters, Western Wall, Church of the Holy Sepulchre and Via Dolorosa
Tour Bethlehem and the holy Church of the Nativity
Free time to relax at the Dead Sea; take advantage of its healing minerals and special waters
Drop off in Tel Aviv
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Modest dress is obligatory for visits to holy sites; travelers must have covered knees and shoulders
- While visiting the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem, we cannot always guarantee time to descend to the grotto due to the high number of visitors
- This tour includes a lot of walking and climbing several sets of stairs, especially in the Old City. If travelers have limited mobility or prefer a less active experience, please consider a different tour
Reviews(306)
George was an exceptional guide, best ever! Heart, intellect, Bible fluent, fun, witty, and caring of our needs! I have not witnessed anyone with such a firm grasp of the regions history and a joyful love of presenting it. We’ll cross again, as will my friends I pray.
We truly appreciate you sharing this. George’s passion and depth of knowledge always leave a strong impression with our travelers, and we’re honored to hear how meaningful the experience was for you.
Very nice tour highly recommended , the gide George was really nice, charismatic and prepared, he always made sure we were having a good time and explained us really interesting facts. Is nice in the tour you got access to things not everyone can see like exclusive views, the tour doesn’t feel on a hurry even if you do a lot of thing on one day, everything went as expected
We’re so glad you enjoyed the experience with George. Tourist Israel tours are designed to pack a lot into the day without feeling rushed, so it’s great to hear that the pacing and access to unique viewpoints stood out for you. Thanks for the recommendation!
We had Sharif as our guide and he was awesome. Basically the mayor of any area we walked in. You’ll be lucky to have him as your guide.
Thank you! Sharif, like all Tourist Israel guides, is the best in the business - hand-selected for their personal connection to each place in which they guide their travelers!
Sharif was an amazing tour guide and very knowledgeable. Learned so much and felt so welcomed. Definitely will recommend to friends when they fly overseas.
Thank you for recommending us to your friends, Zion! Tourist Israel guides are all incredibly knowledgeable, so we're not surprised you learned a lot from Sharif!
Had an amazing time and experience with Sharif. Very knowledgeable made sure we had the full experience of all the major sites. Truly amazing. Thanks again Sharif and remember FAFO!
Thank you, Jade! We’ll be sure to pass your kind words on to Sharif. He’ll be thrilled to hear that his knowledge and attention to detail made your tour so amazing.
All within the programming, well organized and planning within the intended. Careful and dedicated guides to ensure the success of the tour. Recommended
Thank you so much for your kind words and are so glad you enjoyed your adventure. We look forward to welcoming you back on another tour in the future!
Visiting the birthplace of Jesus in Bethlehem was something I never imagined I’d have the privilege to do—and to also walk through the site of His crucifixion made the experience truly unforgettable. What made it even more meaningful was our exceptional guide, Sharif. He was not only warm and engaging, but also incredibly knowledgeable. His deep understanding of the historical sites we visited, combined with insightful commentary on the political and cultural landscape, brought everything to life. Sharif answered every question with patience and depth, making the entire tour both enlightening and enjoyable. If you’re planning a visit, I highly recommend requesting Sharif by name—you won’t regret it.
Thank you! We're so happy to hear Sharif provided you with an enriching, fascinating tour. We'll be sure to pass along the feedback-we truly appreciate your support.
This was a fairly good overview of the area in a short span of time. We got a good view and history of the Western Wall and surrounding area. We had a very brief stop in Bethlehem, where there was too long of a line to see the Nativity which was disappointing. We did get some time in Jerusalem, but with the walking from the parking area it felt a bit rushed here. The Dead Sea was quite amazing, but I’d definitely recommend wearing shoes/sandals down to the water as the surface is very rocky. Also, be careful once in the water as there are large blocks of cement you can't see through the muddy water. I scratched my leg fairly badly on one. The mud is quite soothing, so do rub some on yourself you'll enjoy the feel of your skin afterwards. Overall good tour and guide was nice and informative. 8/10
Thank you for your honest and thoughtful review! We're glad to hear you enjoyed the tour overall and found the guide informative. We appreciate your helpful tips for future travelers, especially about the Dead Sea. Sorry to hear about the scratch-we hope it healed quickly! Your feedback helps us continue to improve, and we’re grateful you joined us for the experience.
Spectacular !!! Israelity trip wonderful spiritually historical and culturally we went to Bethlehem without words exciting everything perfectly coordinated by David my instagram fabimaranon
We had an amazing time before the war broke out! both guides did a good job. We liked the Israel guide a bit better but over all a good tour.
