Tour 4.6 (2,120)
Jerusalem Full-Day Tour
The Old City, Western Wall and Holy Sepulchre on a guided day from Tel Aviv.
from $ 89
Affiliate link — we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.
See this tourvia GetYourGuide
The Best Day Trips from Tel Aviv (2026)
By The Visit Israel Editorial Team · Last updated
Top day trips from Tel Aviv
Tour 
Tour 4.6 (870)
Caesarea, Haifa & Akko
The northern coast in a day — Roman Caesarea, the Bahá’í Gardens and Crusader Akko.
from $ 99
Affiliate link — we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.
See this tourvia Viator
Tour 4.6 (1,240)
Masada & Dead Sea
The desert classic — Masada and a Dead Sea float — as a long day from Tel Aviv.
from $ 99
Affiliate link — we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.
See this tourvia Civitatis
Tel Aviv sits in the centre of the country, which makes it a superb base for day trips — the holy city, the Roman coast, the desert and the north are all within reach. Here are the best.
The top day trips
- Jerusalem — ~45 min by train. The number-one trip: the Old City, Western Wall and Holy Sepulchre.
- Caesarea, Haifa & Akko — the northern coast. Roman ruins, the Bahá’í Gardens and a Crusader port in one guided day.
- Masada & the Dead Sea — ~2 hrs. The desert classic; easiest by tour.
- The Galilee & Nazareth — longer. Better with an early start or a guide.
How to do them
For Jerusalem, just take the train — fast, cheap and frequent. For the coast and the desert, a guided day tour (above) bundles the driving and the sights. Visiting several spread-out places? Rent a car for a day or two.
Plan your trip
See the full Tel Aviv guide and our itineraries. Based in the holy city instead? See day trips from Jerusalem. Browse all tours and day trips or go for a multi-day package.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best day trip from Tel Aviv? +
Jerusalem is the number-one day trip — just 45 minutes by train — for the Old City and the Western Wall. The northern-coast combo of Caesarea, Haifa and Akko, and the Masada and Dead Sea desert day, are the other top choices.
Can you visit Jerusalem as a day trip from Tel Aviv? +
Yes — the high-speed train reaches Jerusalem in about 45 minutes, so a full day easily covers the Old City highlights. A guided tour adds context and handles transport, but independent travel by train is simple.
How far is the Dead Sea from Tel Aviv? +
About 2 hours by car. It makes a long but doable day; an organised tour is the easiest way to combine Masada and the Dead Sea without the early-morning logistics.
By The Visit Israel Editorial Team · Last updated