Things to do in  Tel Aviv

Guide did a great job with keeping tour moving but not missing anything. The day was a full 12 hour day including bus ride from Tel Aviv but could have used more time. Maybe have an option to expand this to a 2 day tour???? But this one should still be booked. A lot to see and enjoy.

Lot of nice places, tour guide more joker. Tell basic info. Miss stories behind. During time of travel by bus no info about the country etc. Lunch in cafeteria of their choice, too expensive for what they offer. Recommed because good opportunity to see a lot of places outside Tel Aviv. Just to be more lucky for better guide next time.

The half day tour was enough for us to see most of Jerusalem's old city. It was a bit of a mission to get from Jerusalem's old city / Jaffa Gate to the central bus station, but once there it was easy to get a bus back to Tel Aviv

This was a great, informative trip and I really recommend it. It gives a nice crosscut of the rather varied history in the region. Our guide was very knowledgeable and fair, and the route worked to fill in the day without making it too full. I joined the group in Tel Aviv and got off in Jerusalem, so for those of you who want to see both cities this is a good option. It starts and ends at the same hostel in both places.

This tour was very well organized - we had rains but that was no fault of the tour :-). Our guide was very good and knowledgeable. Areas that can be better: - The lunch was at a pre-selected place by the tour company (not included in the rate). The price seemed very high for the food (in comparison to what is available in the market in general - 40 INS for falafel with pita and salad and 50 INS for chicken shawarma with salad and pita) - the tour company can do a much better job at negotiating better rates - The time at Rosh Hanikra was very less - we were given 45 mins but with the rains, we couldn't walk fast as everything was slippery and we didn't manage to see the main Grotto - The tour landed up being almost 12-13 hours due to the traffic in Tel Aviv on the way back - again this is not within their control but a heads up will always help

A very full day if you start from Tel Aviv and are picked up in a van and delivered to the park where you are put on a bus in which everyone else habla espanol but then, just north of Jerusalem you are put on another bus which hablas english. Then the real tour started. it was very good. The tour guide was very good. You see some amazing places and completely encircle the Sea of Galilee. I really enjoyed the very informative tour. I should have given this tour a 5 out of 5.

What we like: Wadi Rum and Petra are the highlights of this trip and they don’t disappoint. Wadi Rum is fantastic. Vast area of fine soft sand and serenity. The tour guide Abudulah started the jeep tour at 4pm when the weather is more manageable and get to watch the Sunset is a good suggestion. Walking bare footed is also Abudulah's idea. It was a great experience. The hotel we stayed is next to a hill and great place for star gazing and watching the early Sunrise. We decided to upgrade to a hotel instead of staying in the tent as we wanted our own bathroom (toilet and shower all in one) at additional cost. Its worth it if you don’t want to walk out to a common shower and toilet facilities. According to others, Petra is the 'eight wonder of the world' and it agree. Definitely on one's bucket list. To get to see with our own eyes the actual scene where the movie Indiana Jones were shot is worth the trip. But be prepared for at least more than 4 hours of walking under the hot sun. However, it is all worth it. Overall, Abudulah is very knowledgeable and considerate. What could be done better: 3am departure from Tel Aviv and the next day 12 midnight arrival back to Tel Aviv is a struggle for some of us. Only one lunch (on day 2) is included and its a plastic bag filled with a banana, apple, tomato, a bread-donut, a packet drink, chips and candy bar. We personally find that too much time is spent in gift shops where we would rather save the hours and get back to Tel Aviv earlier (instead of midnight) or depart later (instead of 3 am in the morning). Some of us were confused when the Tour Guide told us we will be making a stop at Aqaba for four hours instead of going to Wadi Rum as stated in the program. The bus from Tel Aviv to Jordan could be cleaned before allowing the guests to board. But the bus from Jordan to Tel Aviv was must better - newer and cleaner. Viator should pay more attention to basic cleaniness. Overall, the 2day tour toWadi Rum and Petra is definitely worth going. But the departure from Tel Aviv could be delayed by a couple of hours and arrival at Tel Aviv could be earlier by an hour if we cut out the long hours at Abaqa city and the time we spent stopping at gift shops where few of us are interested.

This was an excellent tour. From Tel Aviv we were able to see and spend a good deal of time at the Holy Sepulcher, the Via Dolorosa, the Western Wall and Jewish Quarter, followed by trip to Behlehem and the site of the Nativity. It was a lot of ground for one day, but our guide Liat did a great job and we never really felt rushed. She did a good job of scheduling the timing of our visit to avoid the larger crowds.

One of the 8 wonders of the world that's so worth making the trip for. The natural rock formations leading into the main attraction made the journey the more stunning in my opinion. To see the Treasury at the end of the walk was absolutely breathtaking. Beware of the sun exposure and the 8km return journey if you intend to see the Monastery at the north west corner of the site, there is a moderate climb to the Monastery. Alternative modes of transport include donkey, camel and horse carriage if walking is not doable. The donkeys will even climb the steps to and from the Monastery. Beware the insistent locals offering goods and services in the valley. We arrived to site at 7.30am making the stroll bearable as it wasn't the hottest time of day. It's a decent walk to the Treasury so be prepared. The ground is mostly sand and loose rocks so proper walking/hiking boots are optimal. There are little stores along the way to buy water and supplies if you've not come prepared. If there is a next time, I would love to see the Treasury at night candle lit, albeit missing out on the full beauty of natural rock ravine leading to it. The attractiveness of the tour was not having to worry about getting to Petra. The interchange between Israel and Jordan borders took longer than expected however, firstly due to another tourist's trouble exiting Israel and secondly the process for the group staying in Jordan for only 2 days (when a visa is needed) as opposed to staying for 3 or more days when a visa is NOT needed. Kamal, our experienced tour guide tried to expedite the process but still took over an hour each side of the border. We were also not fully informed of exit and entry border fees, so there was last minute currency exchange at the Jordan border. FYI - to exit Israel, it's ILS102 per person, to enter Jordan, it's JD40, to exit Jordan it's another JD10. Even though we left Tel Aviv at 6.30am, our Jordan tour didn't start until 11.30am after all border crossings were completed. It felt somewhat a waste of half a day. **spoiler alert** The best surprise of the tour for me was the ancient Rome city of Jerash, magnificently preserved and maintained, absolutely worth the scorching sun to walk the site for 90 minutes. Being a history fan, I found it fascinating and jaw dropping the level of restoration that has been done.

we are frequent travelers to Israel and have visited the sites extensively. We wanted to get out of Tel Aviv for the day to see some nature without renting a car. The trip worked well for us. Beautiful views and interesting background by Daniel. A full day which was well organized. Could have done without the restaurant and unclear why that one was selected. This is a good trip for Jewish travelers who wish to go North for the day. The day ended with the baptismal site on the Jordan which we found interesting as well

Arriving in Tel Aviv, on the Sabbath, made this the perfect option. We were met by a Transfer Agent as we exited the baggage hall, escorted and transferred to the car, dropped of at the hotel. So easy on the Sabbath, which I've learned could be challenging; no public transportation, higher taxi rates, and possibly higher as we only speak English. Thank you Viator for this effortless option.

I booked a day trip tour from Tel aviv to Jersualem, and our guide Yuval was simply awesome - knowledgeable and detailed in explanations of key attractions in aspects of history, context and relevance to old and new testament etc. Might I add we were there on the 'Day of Rage', yet at no point of time felt unsafe. Just remember to stick to your guide and make sure you obey tour group etiquette by regrouping at designated point on time. Highly recommended! - gerard from singapore.

Great tour, fly from Tel Aviv to Eliat and then cross into Jordan, spend the day at Petra then travel to Wadi Rum for night and next day desert adventure. Really enjoyed the whole experience. Omar was a good guide in Jordan. I do want to return and have longer in the amazing Petra, didn't get to the Monestary as there was so much to see in a day! Would recommend and once again Viator were easy and well priced.

We worried about getting picked up at the airport in Tel Aviv, but the driver was already waiting as we left security at the airport. We chose the 4 star hotels and were happy we did. Other folks in our tour group were in 3 star hotels and all were complaining. Do yourself a favor and go 4 star....they're not the Waldorf, but not bad for the money. The Kibbutz hotel is pretty much a pit. Built in 1948 and looks it! Tour guide, Rafi, was excellent. Knows his stuff. Problem is there is so much to see and learn that you forget half of what he described. if you're not fit, don't go on this tour! Eight days of getting up at 5:30 to eat breakfast and meet the bus at 8 am then get back to your hotel at 5:30 or 6. Exhausting! On the other hand you get to see an awful lot of Israel that you could never see on your own. We recommend the tour, just be prepared to get a LOT of exercise.

Once again I would suggest better vehicle maintenance...we had issues from our first prolonged rest stop...with the driver-guide on the phone for very extended periods trying to remedy the situation. Our van finally died near the end of the tour at a stop above the Sea of Galilee. We waited close to 3 hours for a ride back to Tel Aviv...and missed the last place listed on the tour. Also the tour had listed a hot springs but when our guide was asked by other tourists about it, they were told it was not on this tour..puzzling as we had seen it listed as well. The tour did seem a bit rushed probably because of all the delays. It was a great tour however because it was both emotional and informative. We saw the borders and the topography and gained a powerful realization of Israel's amazing existence and of the constant vigilance needed to maintain it. We really liked our guide.

Wonderful tour from Tel Aviv. I was picked up at my hotel in Tel Aviv and taken to a meeting place to sort out all the buses. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable. I thoroughly enjoyed all the visits and especially the chance to see so much history and to follow Jesus' footsteps. the only negative was the forced stop in an over priced souvenir shop that I'm sure provided a commission to the tour company.

Was a really great tour, with wonderful tour guide. You get to visit so many of the important spots, so it's a great condensed day. I was leaving from Tel Aviv and the fact that they pick you up there and bring you back made the whole thing super convenient as well. Really get a lot packed into one day, and the other people on the tour were very lovely I was by myself.

This was a great way to see Jerusalem as well as get transportation both ways from Tel Aviv. Mt. Olive was a spectacular first stop to view the city, and inside the city was amazing. Note however be that if you're a religious person I would think you'd enjoy this tour more than a non-religious person. It was heavy on the 'footsteps of Jesus' and 'stations' thing. I can and did enjoy the historical value of these things, but zoned out a bit when the religious droning got a bit heavy. The city stop at Ein Karem seemed pointless.

The trip was great and well run. Our tour guide knowledgable. The only things I would mention is that we were able to see the old city of Acre late in the day, and the stalls were mostly already closed. Also, on the way back the tour guide quit making any comments to the entire bus and just engaged in a few one on one conversations, it felt like the tour was over as we got on the bus to return to Tel Aviv. A little wrap up or additional information would have been welcome.

Wanting to see more of Israel than just our base in Tel Aviv, we booked the Masada and Dead Sea - tour before departing. This tour turned out to be - in a word - FANTASTIC! It was very well organized from Tel Aviv, the bus was comfortable and our tour guide Yael was amazing. She showed great skill in talking about the history of Masada and the significance to Israelis today. The sight itself was very impressive, interesting and tourist - friendly. One note: Take care of the heat and bring lots of water. The sun and heat is treacherous, even in March people with light / Nordic skin such as ourselves can get burned to a crisp! Our guide took good care of us in that respect as well. After Masada it was time for a drive to a beach facility and a dip in the Dead Sea. The facilities were very nice and clean and the swim in the sea itself was memorable for lack of a better word. I had to literally drag my teenagers out of the water when it was time to leave! Arriving late at night in Tel Aviv taxis had been pre-arranged by the tour guides to take all of us to our individual hotels. One of those little things you really value after a long day of sun and beach. This tour is highly recommended, if you wish to combine a history lesson with a therapeutic mud bath!