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The 15 Best Holy Land Tours

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The sites of the Holy Land sit across two countries and several closed days a week. These 15 cover Nazareth and the Sea of Galilee, Bethlehem and the Jordan River, and the Madaba and Mount Nebo route in Jordan, with prices, timings and what each day includes.

From Tel Aviv: Guided Day Trip to Nazareth & Sea of Galilee - Tabgha and the Mount of Beatitudes
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From Tel Aviv: Guided Day Trip to Nazareth & Sea of Galilee

1.Guided Day Trip to Nazareth & Sea of Galilee

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 824 reviews · 10 hours · from $98Our pick

Spend 10 hours traveling from Tel Aviv to Nazareth, Tabgha, Capernaum, the Sea of Galilee, and Yardenit on the Jordan River. You’ll ride an air-conditioned coach, hear site-by-site explanations from a multilingual guide, and have time for photos, churches, ruins, and a possible baptism service. Guides may include Aviva, Omri, Roy, or Yuval.

“Absolutely fantastic day everything driver tour guide absolutely fantastic”

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From Jerusalem: Nazareth and Sea of Galilee Tour - The early transfer from Jerusalem
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From Jerusalem: Nazareth and Sea of Galilee Tour

2.Nazareth and Sea of Galilee Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 588 reviews · 10 hours · from $108

This 10-hour bus tour takes you from Jerusalem to Nazareth, the Sea of Galilee, Capernaum, Tabgha, Tiberias, and Yardenit. Expect an early transfer, guided visits to major Christian sites, time for photos and shopping, and an optional self-guided baptism in the Jordan River. Guides may lead English, Spanish, French, or German groups.

“Amazing! Such a wonderful experience and our tour guide (Daniel) was lovely! Would definitely recommend”

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Nazareth and the Sea of Galilee Day Trip from Tel Aviv - Kfar Cana and the road to Galilee
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Nazareth and the Sea of Galilee Day Trip from Tel Aviv

3.Nazareth and the Sea of Galilee Day Trip from Tel Aviv

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 541 reviews · from $98

This 10-hour coach tour links Nazareth, Cana, the Sea of Galilee, Capernaum, Tiberias, and Yardenit. You’ll visit major Christian sites with a guide such as Sivan, Avi, Yoav, or Roei, depending on the departure. Hotel pickup, transport, guides, and entrance fees are included, but food, drinks, and priest-led baptism are extra.

“Very enjoyable the guide was very approachable and friendly and the coach driver very caring and patient.”

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Jerusalem/Tel Aviv: Bethlehem, Jericho and Jordan River Tour - Crossing into Bethlehem and meeting the guide
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Jerusalem/Tel Aviv: Bethlehem, Jericho and Jordan River Tour

4.Jerusalem/Tel Aviv: Bethlehem, Jericho and Jordan River Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 526 reviews · from $80

Spend a full day visiting Bethlehem’s Church of the Nativity, Milk Grotto, Shepherds Field, and an olive wood workshop, then cross the Judean Desert to Jericho, the Jordan River, Hisham Palace, and biblical sites. A Bethlehem guide leads the morning, while a driver handles the Jericho section. Pickup and drop-off rules vary by option.

“It was a wonderful trip to see the historic places. For our luck we had no queues in any location. Which was a exceptional and is not usually to this locations”

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Nazareth and the Sea of Galilee Day Trip from Jerusalem - Nazareth and the Basilica of the Annunciation
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Nazareth and the Sea of Galilee Day Trip from Jerusalem

5.Nazareth and the Sea of Galilee Day Trip from Jerusalem

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 446 reviews · from $108

Spend about 12 hours traveling from Jerusalem to Nazareth, Capernaum, the Sea of Galilee, and Yardenit. You will visit the Basilica of the Annunciation, St. Joseph’s Church, the Church of the Multiplication, and the Jordan River. Guides such as Orion, Dorit, Dan, and Mati have been praised for clear storytelling and helpful service.

“I have to, our tour guide Dorit and driver (forgot his name 🤔) were an amazing duo. Her explanations along almost everything we saw as we drove to the different locations on the tour were exactly what was expected and needed for my first time partner’s visit to the holy land. If you have a chance, definitely request this tour / tour guide and you will be a happy camper.”

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Dead Sea, Nebo, Madaba & Baptism Site Private or Group Tour - Madaba and the map that changed the way people see the Holy Land
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Dead Sea, Nebo, Madaba & Baptism Site Private or Group Tour

6.Dead Sea, Nebo, Madaba & Baptism Site Private or Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 190 reviews · from $88

Travel from Amman with an English-speaking driver such as Ramzi, Mahmoud, Mustafa, or Safwat to Madaba, Mount Nebo, the Baptism Site, and the Dead Sea. Expect a flexible private-car day, site entrance options, Wi-Fi, water, and an optional five-star resort visit with lunch. A local guide is not included.

“A very fun and full day. My siblings and I went from Madaba to grab a great falafel breakfast and see the Orthodox Church. Then to Mt. Nebo to see a church Moses visited. Then to the Mosaic museum where we saw handmade mosaics and purchased our favorite souvenirs. Then to Jesus baptismal site at the Jordan River was a surreal experience. Ending the day with the Dead Sea to witness the salty water and the exfoliating mud while having the chance to relax by the pool. Was comfortable and easy. Our driver Saadeh, was timely and gave us great advice for each location!Read more”

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Amman: Private Tour to Madaba, Mount Nebo, and Baptism Site - Mount Nebo, where the view matters as much as the ruins
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Amman: Private Tour to Madaba, Mount Nebo, and Baptism Site

7.Private Tour to Madaba, Mount Nebo, and Baptism Site

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 161 reviews · 8 hours · from $75

Travel by private, air-conditioned car from Amman to Madaba, Mount Nebo, and Bethany Beyond the Jordan. Your English-speaking driver, often praised for safe driving and useful local stories, handles the route while you explore mosaics, Byzantine art, biblical sites, and the Jordan Valley. Wi-Fi, water, charging, and hotel pickup are included.

“I went on this tour yesterday with Bardaghawi as a Guide it was amazing. Bardaghawi is a really friendly and welcoming guide and the sites were really interesting. I would recommend!”

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Day Tour - Madaba, Mount Nebo and Baptism Site - Mount Nebo and the Promised Land view
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Day Tour – Madaba, Mount Nebo and Baptism Site

8.Day Tour – Madaba, Mount Nebo and Baptism Site

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 140 reviews · from $79Top rated

This private 5-to-8-hour trip from Amman links Madaba’s famous Byzantine mosaic, Mount Nebo’s hilltop basilica, and the Jordan River baptism site. You ride in an air-conditioned vehicle with WiFi and an English-speaking driver such as Younes, Shadi, or Mr. Mint. The driver shares route information but is not a licensed site guide.

“This tour was fantastic. Our driver, Shadi, was fun, funny, and full of historical information about the area. He also shared information on Jordan from his perspective of living there. We were able to take our time at each stop. He took us to a fantastic restaurant where we tastRead more”

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Travel To Bethlehem, Jericho & Jordan River - Group Guided Tour from Jerusalem - Shepherds Field gives Bethlehem a human scale
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Travel To Bethlehem, Jericho & Jordan River – Group Guided Tour from Jerusalem

9.Travel To Bethlehem, Jericho & Jordan River – Group Guided Tour from Jerusalem

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 128 reviews · from $80

This full-day group tour links Bethlehem’s Shepherds Field, Church of the Nativity, and Milk Grotto with Jericho, the Jordan River, and Hisham’s Palace. Guides such as Elias, George, Mohammed, and Johnny have led past departures. Expect Bethlehem with a guide, Jericho largely self-guided, air-conditioned transport, and a long day of biblical and archaeological sights.

“It was a long day but totally worth it. Guides were knowledgeable. We spent enough time at each site no more no less.”

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Day Tour: Madaba - Mount Nebo and Baptism site From Amman - Leaving Amman for Madaba
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Day Tour: Madaba – Mount Nebo and Baptism site From Amman

10.Day Tour: Madaba – Mount Nebo and Baptism site From Amman

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 121 reviews · 4 - 7 hours · from $64

Travel from Amman to Madaba, Mount Nebo, and the Jordan Baptism Site in a private, climate-controlled car. See Madaba’s famous mosaic map, visit two churches, and enjoy mountain views before a local guide leads you through Bethany beyond the Jordan. Drivers such as Ahmad, Omar, Nader, and Faisal are praised for punctual, flexible service.

“I had a very nice day and saw a lot historic places. my driver Mohammad arrived in time and was very nice and kind”

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Full-Day Bethlehem, Jericho, and Jordan River Tour - St. Catherine’s Church and the Milk Grotto
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Full-Day Bethlehem, Jericho, and Jordan River Tour

11.Full-Day Bethlehem, Jericho, and Jordan River Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 109 reviews · from $80

Visit Bethlehem’s Shepherd’s Field, Milk Grotto, Church of St. Catherine, and Church of the Nativity, then continue with a driver-led visit to Jericho and the Jordan River. The Bethlehem guide may be Elias, praised for clear stories and care. Expect 8 to 11 hours, a shared vehicle, extra site fees, and no cable car ride.

“All places in Jerusalem that i went to are memorable to me. It's the place where our Lord Jesus Christ was born, baptized, and died. It's an incredible and soul warming ecperience.”

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From Tel Aviv: Jordan River, Nazareth, & Sea of Galilee Tour - Kafer Kana and the Wedding Miracle
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From Tel Aviv: Jordan River, Nazareth, & Sea of Galilee Tour

12.Jordan River, Nazareth, & Sea of Galilee Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 103 reviews · 1 day · from $962

Travel from Tel Aviv to Nazareth, Cana, the Sea of Galilee, Capernaum, Tiberias, and Yardenit with an English-speaking guide. See major Christian sites, enjoy Galilee views, and learn about places linked to Jesus, Mary, Joseph, and St. Peter. Bring food, sun protection, and modest clothing.

“Ben was super knowledgeable about all the locations that were covered and he looked after all the group members very well. This is a very religious tour. The devout Christians will love it. for me it was just TMI. I was not happy with the fact that we were over one hour of delay in truly starting the trip. Due to many pickup points because of people coming from various locations. which meant getting back was late. Wasn't a big fan of having to constantly leashed around with almost no free time (other than 5 or 10minutes at locations) people should bring a snack as there were no breakfast stop,…”

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Jerusalem: Meet the Orthodox Jews Tour - Reading the neighborhood one storefront at a time
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Jerusalem: Meet the Orthodox Jews Tour

13.Meet the Orthodox Jews Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 103 reviews · 2h 30m · from $53

Spend 150 minutes walking through a Jerusalem ultra-Orthodox neighborhood with an English-speaking guide who once belonged to the community. See bakeries, shops, synagogues, a yeshiva, and religious symbols from the street, then ask frank questions about marriage, women, phones, food, Sabbath, and modern Israeli life. Dress modestly and expect limited entry indoors.

“The guide was great, every story he told was extremely interesting. Definitely take part in this tour with no hesitation, it’s definitely worth it 👍🏻 the experience should be more expensive than it of now!”

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Amman: Day Trip to Madaba, Mt. Nebo, Baptism Site & Dead Sea - Madaba’s churches and ancient mosaics
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Amman: Day Trip to Madaba, Mt. Nebo, Baptism Site & Dead Sea

14.Day Trip to Madaba, Mt. Nebo, Baptism Site & Dead Sea

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 96 reviews · 10 hours · from $74

Spend 10 hours with a private English-speaking driver exploring Madaba’s mosaics, Mount Nebo, the Baptism Site, and the Dead Sea. The $74 starting price covers pickup, transport, water, Wi-Fi, and site entries when that option is selected. Guides such as Shadi, Bader, Adnan, and Mr. Mint are frequently assigned.

“The tour started on time, and all the places in the itinerary were visited within the timeframe. Hazem was knowledgeble about the places and its history and shared interesting facts. His driving was also superb, I felt safe the entire time. This is really a wonderful tour to actually see and experience the places mentioned in the Bible.”

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From Tel Aviv/Jerusalem: Galilee, Nazareth, Jordan River - Nazareth and the Church of the Annunciation
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From Tel Aviv/Jerusalem: Galilee, Nazareth, Jordan River

15.From Tel Aviv/Jerusalem: Galilee, Nazareth, Jordan River

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 93 reviews · 1 day · from $99

Follow an English-speaking guide through Nazareth, Capernaum, Tabgha, and Yardenit on a long but well-packed day in northern Israel. You will see the Church of the Annunciation, Sea of Galilee sites, and the Jordan River baptism area. Guides such as Sharif, Nadine, and Yona have earned praise for clear explanations and attentive service.

“I very happy with very interesting, informative tour. I happy with my decision of trip. Guide very knowledgeable and explained interesting information.”

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