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Backpacker-friendly multi-day tours and combo trips, including Petra and the Sinai, with a sociable, flexible style.
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If you would rather not piece together trains, hotels and day tours yourself, a multi-day package is the easy way to see Israel — transport, a licensed guide, accommodation and the headline sights bundled into one booking. It is especially popular for first visits and the classic Holy-Land circuit.
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| Length | Covers |
|---|---|
| 2–4 days | Jerusalem + the Dead Sea / Masada |
| 6–8 days | + Tel Aviv, the Galilee and the north |
| 10–12 days | + Eilat, the Negev, or a Petra extension |
Want to design your own instead? See our day-by-day itineraries for 5, 7 and 10 days, or browse the best individual tours and day trips.
A package handles transport, but you will still want your own eSIM and travel insurance. New to the country? Read the first-time-in-Israel guide.
For first-timers, the Christian/Holy-Land circuit, or anyone who would rather not drive and plan logistics, yes. A package bundles transport, an expert licensed guide, accommodation and the key sites across Jerusalem, the Galilee, the Dead Sea and more, often at a better rate than booking each piece separately.
Most run 6 to 12 days. A week covers the essentials (Jerusalem, the Dead Sea, Tel Aviv and the Galilee); 10 to 12 days adds the south (Eilat, the Negev) or a Petra extension. There are also short 2 to 4 day mini-packages built around Jerusalem and the Dead Sea.
Small-group tours are cheaper and sociable, following a set itinerary with a fixed departure. Private tours cost more but give you a dedicated guide and vehicle, a flexible pace and a tailored route — better for families, special interests, or accessibility needs.
Land packages usually include accommodation, guiding, transport and many admissions and meals, but not international flights. Check each package for exactly what is covered — breakfasts and several dinners are common, with lunches often left flexible.
By The Visit Israel Editorial Team · Last updated