Dead Sea, Jerusalem, Bethlehem, Galilee, and Tel Aviv Tour - 2 Days
See Israel’s highlights by visiting the Dead Sea, Jerusalem, Bethlehem, Tel Aviv, and Galilee on our two-day tour starting from Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, or Eilat, available with guaranteed departures twice every week. This tour is packed with some of the most significant cities and sites in Israel: the Dead Sea, Jerusalem, Bethlehem, River Jordan, Beit Shean, Tiberias, Sea of Galilee, Capernaum, Nazareth and includes overnight accommodation in Jerusalem. Led by our passionate and experienced team of guides and drivers, our two day tour to the Dead Sea, Jerusalem, Bethlehem, Tel Aviv, and the Galilee from Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, or Eilat is a great value way to soak up the highlights of Israel in a short time.
Departing from either Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, or Eilat, you’ll first head to the Dead Sea where you’ll have a chance to bathe and float in the therapeutic water and muds. From there, continue to Jerusalem, visiting the major historic sites in the Old City including Via Dolorosa, Western Wall, and Church of the Sepulchre. After a guided tour of the city, either enjoy free time in Jerusalem, or continue for an optional tour to Bethlehem, the birthplace of Jesus. Check into your hotel in Jerusalem and enjoy a free evening in the city.
The next morning, we’ll head north, first stopping at the River Jordan Baptism Site, before continuing to Beit Shean, the most impressive Roman site in Israel. We will continue to the Sea of Galilee, Tiberias, Capernaum, and on to Nazareth, where we’ll explore the Church of the Annunciation. We’ll then return to the start point.
Dead Sea, Jerusalem, Bethlehem, Galilee and Tel Aviv 2-Day Tour Highlights
- Pickup from Tel Aviv, Jerusalem or Eilat
- Float in the salty waters of the Dead Sea
- Explore the birthplace of Jesus in Bethlehem
- Walk down the ancient streets in the Old City of Jerusalem while visiting the Western Wall and other religious sites
- Visit the Yardenit site on the River Jordan
- Visit Beit Shean and its Roman ruins
- Soak in the beauty of the Galilee region of Israel, visiting biblical and religious sites for Christians and Jews
- Tour Nazareth, hometown of Jesus
- Return to Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, or Eilat
Tour Itinerary
This tour begins as follows:
From Eilat (Mondays or Fridays)
- 05:45 – Pickup from your hotel. Transfer north through the Judean Desert to the Dead Sea
- 08:30 – Arrival at the Dead Sea, bathe in the muds and float in the salty waters
- Continue as per the itinerary below
From Tel Aviv or Jerusalem (Mondays or Fridays)
- 06:30 – Pick up from Tel Aviv
- 07:30 – Pick up from Jerusalem
- 08:30 – Overview of Jericho
- 09:30 – Dead Sea
- 11:30 – Tour of Bethlehem
- 14:00 – Tour of Jerusalem
- 18:00 – Check in to hotel in Jerusalem for overnight stay for free evening
Day 2
- 06:15 – Pickup from the hotel and transfer to the Galilee
- 09:00 – Visit the River Jordan Baptism Site of Yardenit
- 10:30 – Visit Beit Shean
- 12:30 – Arrive at the Sea of Galilee. Visit Capernaum and see a selection of other historic sites in this beautiful region.
- 15:00 – Arrival in Nazareth. Tour the Basilica of the Annunciation.
- 19:30 – Dropoff in Tel Aviv
- 20:30 – Drop off in Jerusalem
- 24:30 – Dropoff in Eilat
- Pickup in one city and dropoff in another is possible (for example, starting in Jerusalem and ending in Tel Aviv). Please indicate when booking
- *NB start times vary seasonally and all times are approximate
- This package is available from Eilat only from October 31 until March 31
Important Information
- Dead Sea, Jerusalem, Bethlehem, Galilee, and Tel Aviv tour is available twice a week, beginning on Mondays and Fridays
- Price includes – all transportation, entry fee to private beach at Dead Sea, guiding in Jerusalem, overnight in Jerusalem in 3-star hotel in double room
- For single travellers, a supplement of 50 USD applies.
- In high season, a high season supplement may apply (please enquire for more information).
- Price excludes – entry fee to Beit Shean (28 NIS), optional tour of Bethlehem ($15 per person extra), entry fee at Sea of Galilee sites ($2)
