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Israel Day & Mini Tours
You don’t have to join one of our full service Israel tours to enjoy the benefit of our experience. We offer day and half-day Israel tours for independent vacationers planning travel to Israel. Many of the tours depart on a daily basis, others 2-3 times per week, making them convenient to fit with your travel schedule. It doesn’t matter if you’re visiting relatives, are in the country for business or are spending your time mostly exploring on your own, you can still enjoy our Israel tour experience on one of these day trips or mini tours.
From Tel Aviv: $100.00
Dep: 7:20 am
From Jerusalem: $79.00
Dep: 9:00 am
JERUSALEM (Tour 1)
Daily
Drive to the Mount of Olives for a panoramic view of Golden Jerusalem. Stop at Mount Zion to visit King David’s tomb, the Room of Last Supper and 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 Western Wall (the Kotel) and continue to the Christian Quarter. Walk along the Via Dolorosa and visit the Church of Holy Sepulcher. Proceed to the new city and visit Yad Vashem*, the Memorial to the Holocaust.
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On Saturdays and Jewish holidays, instead of Yad Vashem, drive to Ein Karem,southwest of Jerusaelm, traditionally known as birthplace of John the Baptist. Stroll the narrow lanes of the picturesque neighborhoods; stop by Mary’s spring and continue to visit the Church of Saint John the Baptist. Modest dress (no shorts or sleeveless shirts) and head coverings are required to visit holy sites. Comfortable walking shoes are recommended. *Entrance to the Holocaust museum is not permitted for children under the age of 10.
From Tel Aviv: $129.00
Dep: 7:20 am
From Jerusalem: $118.00
Dep: 9:00 am
MASADA AND THE DEAD SEA (Tour 2)
Daily
Depart via the Judean Hills to the Dead Sea, the lowest place on earth. Drive past the Qumeran caves where the Dead Sea scrolls were found. Continue along the shores of the Dead Sea to Masada. There we 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. Read More View the remains of the walls, palaces, synagogue, water cisterns, mosaic floors, Roman baths and other findings. Descend by cable car. Continue to the Dead Sea. Enjoy the opportunity to float in the Dead Sea and cover yourself with mineral rich, therapeutic Dead Sea mud. Comfortable shoes, hat, sunscreen, bathing suit and towel are recommended. Spa treatments are not included; lockers available at additional cost.
From Tel Aviv: $100.00
Dep: 7:20 am
From Jerusalem: $107.00
Dep: 6:00 am
BIBLICAL HIGHLIGHTS OF THE GALILEE (Tour 3)
Daily except Sunday
Depart via the coastal road and view the landscape of the Lower Galilee on our way to Nazareth, the town where Jesus spent his childhood. Visit the Church of Annunciation and the Church of St. Joseph. Continue, via Kana, to Tiberias, the lovely resort town. Drive along the Sea of Galilee to Capernaum and view the ruins of the ancient synagogue where Jesus taught. Continue to Tabgha, the site of the Miracle of Fish and Loaves located at the foot of the Golan heights. Read More Proceed to Yardenit, the famous baptismal site where the Jordan River leaves the Sea of Galilee towards the Dead Sea. Modest dress (no shorts or sleeveless shirts) and head coverings are required to visit holy sites. Comfortable walking shoes are recommended.
From Tel Aviv: $117.00
Dep: 7:20 am
From Jerusalem: $130.00
Dep: 6:00 am
PEARLS OF THE WESTERN GALILEE (Tour 4)
Daily except Thursday
Drive along the coastal road to Caesarea, the ancient Roman capital and port. Enjoy a walking tour of the theatre and the archaeological ruins and excavations. Continue to Haifa for a scenic view of the city, the port and the amazing Bahai Gardens. Read More Proceed via Nahariya to Rosh Hanikra to visit the limestone grottos. Drive to Acre where we walk through the market, the mosque, the old port and visit the Crusader Fortress, underground city and crypt. Comfortable walking shoes are recommended.
From Tel Aviv: $132.00
Dep: 7:20 am
From Jerusalem: $118.00
Dep: 9:00 am
JERUSALEM AND BETHLEHEM (Tour 5)
Daily
Drive to the Mount of Olives for a panoramic view of Golden Jerusalem. Stop at Mount Zion to visit King David’s tomb, the Room of Last Supper and Dormition Abbey. Enter the Old City and walk through the Armenian and Jewish Quarters to the recently excavated and restored Cardo, the Roman Road. Read More See the Western Wall (the Kotel)and continue to the Christian Quarter. Walk along the Via Dolorosa and visit the Church of Holy Sepulcher. Continue to Bethlehem for an overview of Shepherds’ Field. Visit the Church of Nativity and Manger Square.
From Tel Aviv: $151.00
Dep: 7:20 am
From Jerusalem: $119.00
Dep: 9:00 am
JERUSALEM AND THE DEAD SEA (Tour 6)
Daily *min 2 pax
Drive to the Mount of Olives for a panoramic view of Golden Jerusalem. Stop at Mount Zion to visit King David’s tomb, the Room of Last Supper and 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 Western Wall (the Kotel) and continue to the Christian Quarter. Walk along the Via Dolorosa and visit the Church of Holy Sepulcher..
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Drive through the Judean Desert to the Dead Sea. Stop for relaxation at one of the resorts on the shores of the Dead Sea. Enjoy the opportunity to float in the Dead Sea and cover yourself with mineral rich, therapeutic Dead Sea mud. Modest dress (no shorts or sleeveless shirts) and head coverings are required to visit holy sites. Comfortable shoes, hat, sunscreen, bathing suit and towel are recommended.
From Tel Aviv: $106.00
Dep: 8:00 am
From Jerusalem: $118.00
Dep: 6:00 am
TEL AVIV CITY TOUR (Tour 9)
Fridays (except on Jewish Holidays)
Visit the Diaspora Museum. Enjoy an overview tour of Tel Aviv, center of business and entertainment of Israel. Stop at Rabin Square, the place of the assassination of Prime Minister Itzhak Rabin to view the memorial. Continue to Old Jaffa, an 8000 year old port city; Visit the ancient ruins and walk along the restored artists’ quarter. Read More Visit Neve Tzedek, the first neighborhood of Tel Aviv, built in 1887 and Nahalat Benyamin, the pedestrian promenade, filled with musicians, handmade jewelry and artifacts. Next, stop at Sheinkin, the lively and colorful street especially known for its unique shops, cafe life and youthful ambiance.Comfortable walking shoes are recommended.
From Tel Aviv: $168.00
Dep: 7:20 am
From Jerusalem: $156.00
Dep: 9:00 am
JERICHO AND BETHLEHEM (Tour 10)
Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays
Drive through the Judean Desert. Pause for a view of the Good Samaritan Inn, now a mosaics museum. After a short stop at sea-level for a panoramic view, continue to Jericho, the oldest city in the world. Stop at Zacheus’ Sycamore and proceed for an overview of Mount Temptation. Visit the Mount of Ancient Jericho where 25 ancient cities were uncovered (cable car not included).
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Drive to the city of Bethlehem.Visit the Church of Nativity and Manger Square. Stop for an overview of Shepherds’ Field and return to Jerusalem. Modest dress (no shorts or sleeveless shirts) and head coverings are required to visit holy sites. Comfortable walking shoes are recommended. PASSPORTS ARE REQUIRED.
From Tel Aviv: $101.00
Dep: 7:20 am
From Jerusalem: $95.00
Dep: 9:00 am
DEAD SEA RELAXATION DAY (Tour 11)
Daily
Drive through the Judean Desert to the Dead Sea. Along the way, drive past the Qumran Caves area, where the Dead Sea Scrolls were found. Stop for relaxation at one of the resorts on the shores of the Dead Sea. Spend the day on site, enjoy the opportunity to float in the Dead Sea and cover yourself with the mineral rich, therapeutic Dead Sea mud.
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Hat, sunscreen, bathing suit and towel are recommended. Spa treatments and personal expenses are not included.
From Tel Aviv: $188.00
Dep: 7:20 am
From Jerusalem: $204.00
Dep: 6:00 am
SAFED AND NAZARETH (Tour 12)
Thursdays *min 2 pax except Dec 1 – 15, Jan and Feb when min is 5 pax
ON MARCH 1, 2019 THIS TOUR WILL CHANGE TO SAFED & NAZARETH
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 Kana and stop at an observation point for a panoramic view of the Golan Heights and the Sea of the Galilee. Proceed to Safed, one of the one of the four holy cities in Israel to 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.
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Modest dress (no shorts or sleeveless shirts) and head coverings are required to visit holy sites. Comfortable walking shoes are recommended.
From Tel Aviv: $66.00
Dep: 7:20 am
From Jerusalem: $55.00
Dep: 9:00 am
HALF DAY JERUSALEM TOUR (Tour 13)
Daily
Drive to the Mount of Olives for a panoramic view of Golden Jerusalem. Stop at Mount Zion to visit King David’s tomb, the Room of Last Supper and 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 Western Wall (the Kotel)and continue to the Christian Quarter. Walk along the Via Dolorosa and visit the Church of Holy Sepulcher.
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Tour ends at 1:30 pm in the Old City. Return to hotel on own. Modest dress (no shorts or sleeveless shirts) and head coverings are required to visit holy sites. Comfortable walking shoes are recommended.
From Tel Aviv: $104.00
Dep: 7:20 am
From Jerusalem: $83.00
Dep: 9:00 am
HALF DAY BETHLEHEM TOUR (Tour 14)
Daily
Drive to the city of Bethlehem. Walk through Manger Square to visit the Church of Nativity. Proceed to the Church of the Milk Grotto and onto a visit of Shepherds’ Field. Return to Jerusalem where tour ends. Return to Tel Aviv on own.
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Modest dress (no shorts or sleeveless shirts) and head coverings are required to visit holy sites. Comfortable walking shoes are recommended. PASSPORTS ARE REQUIRED.
From Tel Aviv: $198.00
Dep: 7:20 am
From Jerusalem: $110.00
Dep: 9:00 am
HALF DAY JERICHO TOUR (Tour 15)
Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays
Drive through the Judean Desert. Pause for a view of the Good Samaritan Inn, now a mosaics museum. After a short stop at sea-level for a panoramic view, continue to Jericho, the oldest city in the world. Stop at Zacheus’ Sycamore and proceed for an overview of Mount Temptation. Visit the Mount of Ancient Jericho where 25 ancient cities were uncovered (cable car not included). Return to Jerusalem where tour ends. Tel Aviv participants will be provided with a return transfer.
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Comfortable walking shoes are recommended.
From Tel Aviv/ Jerusalem $312.00
Dep Tel Aviv: 7:20 am
Dep Jerusalem: 9:00 am
2 DAY TOUR – GALILEE (Tour 16-Combines Tours 3 & 4)
Daily
Please see descriptions for Tours #3 and #4 for itinerary. Sequence of touring is subject to change. Tour includes 1 overnight at a hotel in the north, breakfast included. Single supplement: $84.00 per night High Season Supplement: $84.00 per person per night**
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Upgraded Hotel supplement: $84.00 per person per night Modest dress (no shorts or sleeveless shirts) and head covering are required for visiting holy sites. Comfortable walking shoes are recommended.
From Tel Aviv/ Jerusalem $312.00
Dep Tel Aviv: 7:20 am
Dep Jerusalem: 9:00 am
2 DAY TOUR – JERUSALEM, MASADA & DEAD SEA (Tour 17 Combines tours 1 & 2)
Daily
Please see descriptions for Tours #1 and #2 for itinerary. Sequence of touring is subject to change. Tour includes 1 overnight at a tourist class hotel in Jerusalem, breakfast included. Single supplement: $84.00 per night High Season Supplement: $84.00 per person per night**
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Upgraded Hotel supplement: $84.00 per person per night Modest dress (no shorts or sleeveless shirts) and head coverings are required to visit holy sites. Comfortable walking shoes, hat, sunscreen, bathing suit and towel are recommended.
From Tel Aviv/ Jerusalem $312.00
Dep Tel Aviv: 7:20 am
Dep Jerusalem: 9:00 am
2 DAY TOUR – JERUSALEM & DEAD SEA RELAXATION (Tour 18)
Daily
Please see descriptions for Tours #1 and #5 for itinerary. Sequence of touring is subject to change. Tour includes 1 overnight at a tourist class hotel in Jerusalem, breakfast included. Single supplement: $84.00 per night High Season Supplement: $84.00 per person per night** Upgraded Hotel supplement: $84.00 per person per night
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Modest dress (no shorts or sleeveless shirts) and head covering are required for visiting holy sites. Comfortable walking shoes, hat, sunscreen, bathing suit and towel are recommended.
From Tel Aviv/ Jerusalem $335.00
Dep Tel Aviv: 7:20 am
Dep Jerusalem: 9:00 am
2 DAY TOUR – JERUSALEM, BETHLEHEM, MASADA & DEAD SEA (Tour 19)
Daily
Please see descriptions for Tours #1 and #5 for itinerary. Sequence of touring is subject to change. Tour includes 1 overnight at a tourist class hotel in Jerusalem, breakfast included. Single supplement: $84.00 per night High Season Supplement: $84.00 per person per night**
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Upgraded Hotel supplement: $84.00 per person per night Modest dress (no shorts or sleeveless shirts) and head covering are required for visiting holy sites. Comfortable walking shoes, hat, sunscreen, bathing suit and towel are recommended.
From Tel Aviv/ Jerusalem $312.00
Dep Tel Aviv: 7:20 am
Dep Jerusalem: 9:00 am
2 DAY TOUR – JERUSALEM, BETHLEHEM, AND DEAD SEA RELAXATION (Tour 20)
Daily
Please see descriptions for Tours #5 and #11 for itinerary. Sequence of touring is subject to change. Tour includes 1 overnight at a tourist class hotel in Jerusalem, breakfast included. Single supplement: $84.00 per night High Season Supplement: $84.00 per person per night**
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Upgraded Hotel supplement: $84.00 per person per night Modest dress (no shorts or sleeveless shirts) and head covering are required for visiting holy sites. Comfortable walking shoes, hat, sunscreen, bathing suit and towel are recommended. PASSPORTS ARE REQUIRED.
** 2019 High Season Supplement will apply August 1 to 31, 2019 and December 20, 2019 to January 5, 2020.
2 Day Tours will not operate from April 19 to 26; May 8 to 9; June 7 to 9; September 28 to October 1; October 8 to 10 and October 14 to 21, 2019.
Entrance fees are included. Meals and tips are not included.
Prices listed are discounted for payment by check only. For payments by credit card, please add 3%. Prices are subject to change. Our office will provide full details with confirmation.
All tours are conducted by government-licensed guides and in luxury air-conditioned vehicles and buses. Changes in itinerary may occur due to holidays, force of nature or circumstances beyond control. Pick-up and drop-off times may be delayed due to traffic conditions.
Passengers with specials needs including wheelchairs, carriages, or baby chairs need to notify us about their needs in advance.
Ayelet Tours has been helping others experience the wonders of Israel since 1986. From our home base in Albany, New York, we arrange incredible tour to Israel packages for clients from all over the country and beyond. Whether you take one of our day trips, congregational tours or our classic Bar Mitzvah Tours, Israel is a destination that is meant to be savored. Visitors who take advantage of our day Israel tours have a full range of touring options. Our day tours range from half-day adventures in Jerusalem’s Old City to two-day excursions to Jerusalem, Masada, the Dead Sea or Galilee and the Golan Heights. Like those who partake in our full Israel tour packages, our day tour guests can expect first-class treatment. Our trip to the Galilee and the Golan Heights, for example, includes such sites as the Hula Valley, Beit Shean, Tiberias, Banias and more. This package includes an overnight stay in a Kibbutz hotel, along with breakfast and dinner. The half-day tour of Jerusalem highlights the major sites, seen with the commentary and insight of a professional guide. This package includes stops at the Jaffa Gate, the Tower of David, the Church of the Holy Sepulcher, the Western Wall, Mt. Zion, the Christian, Muslim, Jewish and Armenian Quarters of the Old City and much more. To gain from our expertise and make your trip to Israel even more memorable, contact Ayelet Tours. Our day tours operate on a regular basis and provide you with a guide expert at illuminating history in a way that is accessible and entertaining. To find out more about our Israel tours, must explore our website. You can also contact us directly at ayelet@ayelet.com or call 1-800-237-1517.