Israel Small Group Tours
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- Tailor-Made Private Israel Tour with Daily Departure
- 11 Days Highlights of Israel and Jordan (Multi country)
- Egypt, Jordan & Israel - 14 days
- Moses to Jesus: Egypt, Israel & Jordan - 11 days
- 3 Days - 02 Nights Tour to Jerusalem, Bethlehem, Nazareth and Galilee from Jordan (JR-JHT-005)
- 03 Days - 02 Nights Tour to Jerusalem , Jericho, Qumran and Masada from Amman & Jordan (3 Full Days) (JR-JHT-006)
- Bibleland
- Egypt with the Nile and Israel - 15 days
- Highlights of Israel, German-speaking guide
- French Circuit, French-speaking guide
Private English-speaking driver-guides create personalized experiences for groups of 4+ at special rates. Each stop from Tel Aviv's Jaffa Old City to Jerusalem's Western Wall receives dedicated attention, with adjustable pacing to match your interests.
Duration 6 days Destinations Tel Aviv, Caesarea, Haifa, Nazareth, Galilee, Jerusalem Age Range 1 to 99 year olds Group Size Max Group Size 4 Group Type PrivatePersonalized Operator Agate Travel From
- US$4,609
11 Days Highlights of Israel and Jordan (Multi country)
12 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“Good experience; very interesting travel.”
Beatriz, traveled in July
Limited to 50 travelers, these highly-rated tours (4.9/5) wind through Israel's diverse landscapes. Smaller subdivisions create intimate experiences at sites like Masada's fortress and the Western Wall. The well-rated transport system connects Tel Aviv's Metropolitan Hotel and Jerusalem's Dan Panorama efficiently.
Duration 11 days Destinations Tel Aviv, Beer Sheva, Masada National Park, Dead Sea, Jerusalem, Beit She’an, Nazareth, Galilee, Acre, Golan HeightsSee all destinations Age Range 10 to 99 year olds Group Size Max Group Size 50 Group Type GroupPersonalized Operator Holiday Travel Israel From $3,431
15% Off- US$2,917You save $514
Groups limited to 18 people visit sacred sites like the Western Wall and Yardenit baptism site. The close-knit atmosphere creates meaningful connections while exploring Jerusalem's Old City and Nazareth's historic quarters.
Duration 14 days Destinations Egypt, Jordan, Israel Age Range 3 to 99 year olds Operated in English, Spanish Group Size Max Group Size 10 Group Type GroupPersonalized Operator Receptivo Aborigen Tours From
15% Off- US$2,999
English-speaking guides lead intimate tours through Jerusalem's Old City and Tel Aviv's historic quarters. Small groups spend extended time at sacred sites like the Western Wall and Church of Holy Tomb. Personal attention enhances meaningful experiences at each Israeli landmark.
Duration 11 days Destinations Cairo, St. Catherine, Tel Aviv, Caesarea, Acre, Haifa, Tiberias, Nazareth, Safed, YardenitSee all destinations Age Range 3 to 99 year olds Operated in English, Spanish Group Size Max Group Size 10 Group Type GroupPersonalized Operator Receptivo Aborigen Tours From
15% Off- US$2,999
Intimate journey with English-speaking driver allows flexible exploration of Jerusalem's Old City bazaars and Mahane Yehuda Market. Small vehicle size enables easy navigation between sites like Mount of Olives and Garden of Gethsemane. Perfect for ages 1-90, with personalized attention at religious sites.
Duration 3 days Destinations Jordan, Israel, Palestinian Territory Age Range 1 to 90 year olds Operated in English, Italian, French, Spanish, Russian Group Size Max Group Size 15 Group Type PrivatePersonalized Operator Jordan Horizons Tours From
15% Off- US$880
Perfect for intimate exploration with an English-speaking driver guiding up to 15 travelers. Small group dynamics allow flexible timing at Jerusalem's Western Wall and personalized experiences through Bethlehem's sacred sites. Optional upgrade to private guided tours available for $300 per day.
Duration 3 days Destinations Jordan, Israel, Palestinian Territory Age Range 1 to 90 year olds Operated in English, Italian, French, Spanish, Russian Group Size Max Group Size 15 Group Type PrivatePersonalized Operator Jordan Horizons Tours From
15% Off- US$815
Small groups under 20 people access sacred sites like the Garden of Gethsemane and Mahane Yehuda Market. Intimate settings enable personal attention from English-speaking guides at historical locations and comfortable stays at hotels like Dan Panorama in Jerusalem and Tel Aviv.
Duration 8 days Destinations Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, Bethlehem, Beit She’an, Nazareth, Tiberias, Golan Heights, Galilee, Acre, HaifaSee all destinations Age Range 10 to 99 year olds Group Size Max Group Size 50 Group Type Group Operator Holiday Travel Israel From $2,366
15% Off- US$2,012You save $355
Small groups (max 15 travelers) visit Israel's sacred sites, from the Wailing Wall to Yardenit baptism site. The limited size allows exclusive access to Ein Karem neighborhood churches and personalized tours of Safed's mystical synagogues. Ages 3+ welcome.
Duration 15 days Destinations Cairo, Luxor, Esna, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Aswan, Tel Aviv, Masada National Park, Dead Sea, CaesareaSee all destinations Age Range 3 to 99 year olds Operated in English, Spanish Group Size Max Group Size 10 Group Type GroupPersonalized Operator Receptivo Aborigen Tours From
15% Off- US$2,999
German-speaking experts lead small groups through sites like Yad Vashem and the Church of the Nativity. The intimate setting allows thorough exploration of Jerusalem's Old City quarters and meaningful interactions at Druze villages in the Golan Heights.
Duration 8 days Destinations Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, Bethlehem, Tiberias, Galilee, Nazareth, Acre, Haifa, Caesarea, Masada National ParkSee all destinations Age Range 10 to 99 year olds Operated in Only: German Group Size Max Group Size 30 Group Type GroupPersonalized Operator Holiday Travel Israel From $1,825
15% Off- US$1,551You save $273
An intimate group travels through Israel's most significant sites with a French-speaking guide. The itinerary includes ancient ruins of Caesarea, Acre's Crusader stronghold, and Jerusalem's Old City, all accessed via modern air-conditioned coach.
Duration 8 days Destinations Tel Aviv, Caesarea, Haifa, Acre, Galilee, Nazareth, Tiberias, Jerusalem, Bethlehem, Masada National ParkSee all destinations Age Range 10 to 99 year olds Operated in Only: French Group Size Max Group Size 30 Group Type GroupPersonalized Operator Holiday Travel Israel From $2,450
15% Off- US$2,083You save $367
Reviews of Small Group tours to Israel
- 11 Days Highlights of Israel and Jordan (Multi country)
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- Heritage of the Holy Land
Itinerary covered all the places we wanted to see. The accommodation for tourist class was a little too far from the main city centre especially in Jerusalem (we were at Rimonim and had to take tram plus additional bus or taxi to get to and from the main centre of Jerusalem) and also Tiberias (stayed at Prima where we had to walk up and down a hill for 25 minutes to get to the seafront). We took half board option and the hotel buffet dinners provided every night was delicious and well worth the cost! Breakfast was also good. Would recommend going outside of summer time as the heat can get quite unbearable at times especially with the outdoor sites included in the itinerary. Transportation to and from sites and airport transfers were excellent. Guide was knowledgeable. Overall, good experience!
- Jewish Israel Luxury Tour 10 days
We booked a 10-day Luxury Private tour of Israel. Overall, we enjoyed the trip, but there were some disappointments and several surprises that were not clear in the offering materials. The best part was that the guides were quite good. Our guide on the second day seemed to be willing to stay with us until 7 pm, but we had not energy for that. Perhaps he was paid by the hour! The connections to and from the airports were flawless. One flaw was that none of the guides offered us a map of the country or locations we were visiting. We had to get our bearings on our own. On the first three days, our guides (Gil and Eli) charged us for parking fees and entry fees. Thankfully, you have refunded these fees. We wonder if these two guides were reimbursed by the tour company as well as collecting from us. Our fourth guide (Sarah) paid for all fees. On the last day, Moti also paid for all fees. Our guide on the third day, Gil, skipped the visit to the Dead Sea Scrolls. Instead, he just summarized it verbally while driving past it on the highway. When we said that the visit was on our itinerary, he replied: “It’s optional.” Ha Ha! He evidently wanted to get home early that day, as he dropped us off at our hotel at the Dead Sea at about 2:30 pm. Thus, we did not get the full-day tour for which we paid. Gil had incorrect information about which was our hotel at the Dead Sea, but it was cleared up by phone calls just prior to our arrival. We did not understand that we would have no continuity of service from Bookings. Tour guides picked us up in the morning and returned us to our hotel at the end of the day. We did not have the names of our guides in advance, and were not provided with a telephone number to reach them. As a private tour we were to have some discretion over sites visited. Some guides understood this while others did not. The itinerary in the offering materials for the days in the Galilee made little sense, but our guide (Moti) was able to construct tours that worked. Our major complaint is that you promoted this as a luxury tour, yet there was little luxurious about it. Our Jerusalem and Dead Sea hotels were good. Our Tel Aviv hotel was less than good. Our 3-day kibbutz stay was not good. At the kibbutz, the room was not properly cleaned when we arrived. The TV was tiny and barely functional. We were nowhere near places to eat the evening meal and transportation to/from dinner was not easy. We tipped someone to drive us to and from dinner one night. However, the kibbutz breakfast was excellent. We think you owe us a partial refund for the three nights we spent at the kibbutz. In the evenings, we wanted to watch the French Open tennis at the hotels, but the hotel in Tel Aviv did not offer that channel. Also, at that hotel, I asked at the desk clerk if they could change a 100 NIS bill. The answer: “No.” Also, in that hotel, the thermostat was set to a temperature that was too cold for us, but it COULD NOT be changed. The hotel desk clerk advised with a smile: “You could turn it off.” Though the location was good, the breakfast at that hotel was plentiful but not the best. We added a day trip to Petra, expecting it to be of the same quality as the rest of our trip. Far from it! We traveled on 40-person buses and toured with the same large group. The walking tour was long, and we had to pay $50 for a return golf-cart ride.
What our customers ask about Israel Small Group Tours
What is the typical accommodation style for small group tours in Israel?
Small group tours in Israel provide accommodation in boutique and mid-range hotels that cater well to intimate groups. In Jerusalem guests stay at places like the Grand Court Hotel or Dan Panorama. The Lake House Hotel or Caesar Hotel near the Sea of Galilee are common choices in Tiberias. These properties are selected for their location and local character. In Tel Aviv hotels like the Metropolitan put travelers within walking distance to the beach and Jaffa's port. A TourRadar traveler noted "The kibbutz accommodation was particularly special where we experienced an excellent Sabbath dinner."
What is the typical daily schedule on a small group tour in Israel?
Days on small group tours in Israel start with breakfast around 7:30 AM with departures at 8:30 AM. Groups spend mornings at significant locations like the Western Wall or Masada followed by afternoon visits to sites such as the Dead Sea or local markets. One TourRadar traveler shared: "We had a super fast pace but it was great overall starting early to avoid crowds at major sites and having time later for personal exploration." Tours typically end activities by 5-6 PM giving travelers free evenings to dine and relax at their hotels.
How much free time is typically included in small group tours of Israel?
An 8-day small group tour in Israel balances guided experiences with independent exploration. Each day includes 4-6 hours of guided activities leaving evenings and some afternoons open. In Jerusalem travelers can spend mornings touring the Old City then use afternoon hours to explore the Mahane Yehuda Market or city center on their own. A TourRadar traveler noted: "We had plenty of time to explore on our own after the guided tours especially in Tel Aviv and Jerusalem where we could walk to nearby restaurants and markets from our hotel Metropolitan and Grand Court respectively."
What special access do small group tours provide in Israel?
The intimate size of small group tours allows access to places larger groups cannot easily visit such as the underground Western Wall tunnels and private wine tastings in the Golan Heights. Groups can reach smaller archaeological sites like Beit She'an and stay at boutique properties such as the Caesar Hotel. According to a TourRadar traveler: "Our small group size meant we could visit local families have dinner in their homes and access narrow streets in places like Safed that bigger buses can't reach." The format also enables spontaneous stops at local markets and viewpoints.
What is the best season for small group tours in Israel?
While tours run throughout the year spring (March-May) and fall (September-November) offer ideal weather for small group travel in Israel. These seasons work well for exploring outdoor locations like Masada and the Sea of Galilee. A TourRadar traveler advised: "Would recommend going outside of summer time as the heat can get quite unbearable at times especially with the outdoor sites included in the itinerary." Winter brings fewer crowds at major sites though Jerusalem and Tel Aviv may see some rain.
How do meal arrangements work on small group tours in Israel?
Small group tours typically cover daily breakfasts and several group dinners while keeping lunch plans flexible. Most packages include 7-8 breakfasts and 6 dinners. Hotels such as the Dan Panorama serve extensive Israeli breakfast buffets. Group dinners take place at local restaurants or special venues like Golan Heights wineries. A TourRadar traveler shared: "The tour guide did an excellent job recommending local restaurants and the hotel buffet dinners provided were delicious and well worth the cost."
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