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Journey to the Holy Land of Israel with On The Go Tours

With a long coastline on the eastern Mediterranean Sea and a small window onto the Red Sea at the Gulf of Eilat, Israel offers restful beach breaks as well as a fascinating history. The three major monotheistic religions – Christianity, Islam and Judaism – all have ties to the region and the Holy Land is home to a vast mix of culture, making it a fascinating destination.

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Styles of Travel to Israel

Group Tours
Tailormade Holidays
Private Tours
Our Israel tours offer incredible views of the Holy Land

Top Israel Travel Deals and Upcoming Trips

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Road to Jerusalem - 11 days Amman 22 Dec 2016 USD $3,095 was $3,869 20% off Road to Jerusalem - 11 days Map
Pyramids, Petra, Promised Land - 18 days Cairo 28 Jan 2017 USD $4,211 was $4,679 10% off Pyramids, Petra, Promised Land - 18 days Map
Heritage & Holy Land - 8 days Tel Aviv 27 Oct 2016 USD $2,789 Heritage & Holy Land - 8 days Map
Biblical Lands - 8 days Tel Aviv 31 Oct 2016 USD $2,429 Biblical Lands - 8 days Map
History and Diversity
Visit the Holy Land's sacred sites

As the cradle of the world's three great monotheistic faiths - Judaism, Christianity and Islam, Israel is a fascinating kaleidoscope of ancient history and religious diversity with a host of important spiritual and sacred sites from Jerusalem to the Sea of Galilee and with our knowledgeable tour guides you'll learn all about these fascinating places and more.

Israel Group Tours

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Discover the wonders of the Holy Land on one of our guided group tours to Israel. Our qualified English speaking local guides will bring Israel’s ancient history to life as you travel to see the country's best sights. If you would like to include Jordan or Egypt on your visit to Israel, please take a look at Road To Jerusalem and Pyramids, Petra, Promised Lands. read more

Church of Nativity in Bethlehem | IsraelCultural Experiences, Local Partners

Heritage & Holy Land

8 days | FROM USD $2,789

COACH TOUR - From vibrant Tel Aviv we trace Israel’s holy the...

Caesarea | IsraelCultural Experiences, Local Partners

Biblical Lands

8 days | FROM USD $2,429

COACH TOUR - Join us on a Biblical adventure through Israel’s...

Road to Jerusalem

11 days | FROM USD $3,599

Combine Jordan and Israel on one amazing trip. Discover the wonders of...

Pyramids, Petra, Promised Land

18 days | FROM USD $4,229

Explore the highlights of Egypt, Jordan and the promised lands of - in...

Israel Private Tours

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As well as being a site of pilgrimage, the Sea of Galilee also offers a host of outdoor adventures in a gorgeous setting. The Dead Sea is well known for its therapeutic waters and a perfect spot for a bit of spa pampering and rejuvenation. If some downtime and R&R on golden sands appeals, Israel's Mediterranean shoreline offers beautiful beaches and coastal charm. It would be a sin to miss Tel Aviv (no pun intended!) - a cultural and vibrant beach-side city that never sleeps, renowned for its lively nightlife, wonderful entertainment, arts, festivals and gastronomy.

Tel Aviv Coastline | IsraelTailored To Suit You

Tel Aviv & Jerusalem

4 days | FROM USD $959

Visit the holy city of Jerusalem, learning about the traditions and to...

Ancient ruins | IsraelTailored To Suit You

Galilee to The Dead Sea

8 days | FROM USD $6,199

Starting in Tel Aviv, spend 8 days taking in the sites of Israel - The...

Israel tour reviews

Scoring an average traveller rating of 4.82 out of 5 based on 17 recent reviews — See All Israel Reviews

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Excellent ”  

Temitope Duckworth-Essilfie • Submitted 4 Aug 2016
Biblical Lands - 8 days
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Momo best guide we have ever had. He was full of energy and concern for our experience and our wellbeing. He astonished us with his knowledge and his passion for ancient Egypt. He worked endlessly on really long days never taking a 9-5 approach despite fasting in extremely hot conditions for Ramadan. I have never experienced a guide who was so keen to share his knowledge and passion and to truly treat us as family.

Armir was knowledgeable about Jordan but we did not get much info about the Bedouin people or the Dead Sea. Effie gave us this info when we got to Israel.

Effie was an incredible guide. He was so patient with us, we could never ask too many questions. And his knowledge of the history of the country and Jerusalem in particular was fabulous. We loved that he gave us the facts without this view, allowing us to develop or hold our own opinions. He was very generous with his time and knowledge.”  

Erin Lalor • Submitted 7 Jul 2016
Pyramids, Petra, Promised Land - 18 days
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Tour was excellent, the guides were very knowledgeable and informative.

Itinerary was well thought out and covered everything we wanted to see. The organisation was very well done, with enough but not too many activities each day, and lunch fitted in well.

Accommodation was good.”  

William Irving • Submitted 12 Jun 2016
Heritage & Holy Land - 8 days

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Highlights of a tour to Israel

We offer guide group based travel and private itineraries to Israel, including Nazareth, Galilee, Bethlehem and Jerusalem. With its colourful bazaars, tiny winding alleys and legendary sites like the Wailing Wall and the Church of the Sepulchre, exploring Jerusalem is like taking a step back in time. Israel is also known for its diverse and picturesque landscapes, from the Negev Desert in the south to the mountain ranges of Galilee, Carmel, Golan and the impressive Great Rift Valley and it offers a wonderful range of attractions. Nothing quite beats a bit of beach time R&R at the end of a cultural tour and we recommend combining a tour of the Holy Lands with a few days at Eilat on the Red Sea of a spa at famed buoyant Dead Sea.

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Recommended places to visit in Israel

As the cradle of three of the world's major religions, there's a staggering wealth of religious monuments and sacred sites to seek out in Israel as well as modern cities and attractive bodies of water. Here's our pick of the best to get you started.

Dead Sea

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Dead Sea | Israel

Once one of nature’s best kept secrets, today the buoyant waters of the Dead Sea attract throngs of travellers every year in search of its therapeutic properties and astounding beauty. No trip to Israel would be complete without rejuvenating body and soul here – bob in its warm turquoise waters, slap on some mineral-rich Dead Sea mud and while away the day.

Sea of Galilee

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Sea of Galilee | Israel

Best known for its Gospel associations with Jesus Christ, the Sea of Galilee is a natural pilgrimage sites for Christians, but there is so much more to it. As the largest freshwater lake in Israel with beaches, hiking trails and water sports, the area is also a prime recreational spot. Travellers will find the ancient fishing village of Capernaum and the holy city of Tiberias on its shores too.

Jerusalem

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Temple of the Mount | Jerusalem | Israel

At the forefront of Christianity, Judaism and Islam, Jerusalem is one of the oldest cities in the world and brimming with sacred sites, historic monuments and remarkably well-preserved architecture. Must-see sights include the beautiful Old City, stunning 7th century Dome of the Rock, revered Wailing Wall, Church of Holy Sepulchre, plus the amazing views from Mount of Olives.

Nazareth

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Best known as the home of Jesus and the Virgin Mary, Nazareth contains a number of Christian holy sites. The Old City has a charming architectural beauty with narrow cobbled lanes just begging to be explored, while modern day Nazareth on the other hand is a vibrant Arab city with a small town feel. Make sure you visit the Basilica of the Annunciation, St Gabriel’s Church and the Greek Catholic Synagogue-Church.

Tel Aviv

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Tel Aviv Coastline | Israel

Arguably the trendiest destination in The Middle East, Tel Aviv is where you’ll find modern art galleries, cool cafes, artisan boutiques, fine dining and wonderful theatres. Set on a gorgeous stretch of the Mediterranean coast, this ever-changing metropolis is Israel’s cultural capital but despite its modern vibe you can still discover remnants of its ancient past in Old Jaffa, just south of the city.

Israel Travel Guide

Check out our useful travel guide resources for the lowdown on where to go and how to do it with info on visas and more.

Best Time to Visit

Information on climatic and weather conditions in Israel

Temple of the Mount | Jerusalem | Israel

Best Places to Visit

Places on our must-see list of any visit to Israel

Top Travel Tips

Money, shopping, transport, food, health advice & more

Tourist Visas

Visa requirements for Israel and info on getting your visa

Dome of the Rock in Jerusalem | Israel

Israel Video Lounge

Our favourite travel videos from Israel

Israel Travel Updates

The latest advice on travelling to Israel

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Traveller Reviews

Trip reviews from our travellers to Israel

Get to know Israel

Recommended Reading

  • From Beirut to Jerusalem
    by Thomas Friedman
  • My Michael
    by Amos Oz
  • Son of Hamas
    by Mosab Hassan Yousef
Did you know...?

Facts about Israel

  • Israel is one of only two countries that began the 21st century with a net gain in the number of its trees
  • Rivaling Silicon Valley in the States, Israel has the highest ratio of hi-tech companies in regards to its population
  • After Tokyo and NYC, Tel Aviv has the third most sushi restaurants per capita

Israel Travel Advice:

We closely monitor the travel advice given by the Foreign & Commonwealth Office. Our tours in Israel are currently running as normal. Currently the FCO does not have any travel restrictions in place for the areas our tours visit in Israel. For further information please visit the British Foreign Office website.

Online Travel Resources for Israel:

REFER TO: Fodors, Frommers, Footprints, CN Traveller and World Travel Guide.

ALSO SEE: The official Israel Tourism Board site and the latest Israel Weather Updates from the BBC.

Israel Entries in our #feelgoodtravel photo competition

Our winners have been announced! View the winners gallery..

Feelgood Competition Entry 'Tranquility, satisfaction and gratitude'
When I travelled to Israel I felt
Tranquility, satisfaction and gratitude

“A moment in time where everything stands still. A road that resembles ones never ending journey through life. I traveled Israel with two of my amazing...”

by Philippe Brooke Von Hoesslin

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Cultural Experiences, Local Partners OTG Handpicked
Cultural Experiences, Local Partners

On our OTG Handpicked range we bring you best-of-the-best cultural experiences in destinations where you’ll join travellers from other travel brands on your tour, safari or sailing holiday. Collaborating with our carefully handpicked portfolio of local partners, these holidays represent exceptional value and there’ll be plenty of cultural experiences shared with other like-minded travellers.

Group sizes and accommodation standards vary by destination where typical group size is 18 travellers and hotels, boats and safari lodges are of a 3-4 star standard.

Exciting Days, Comfortable Nights OTG Signature
Exciting Days, Comfortable Nights

On The Go's Signature group tours place local interaction and authenticity at the heart of your cultural travel experience. Upping the comfort stakes, this range is a clear cut above our OTG Adventure range.

Appealing to a wide age demographic from the 20s to 60+, we maximize your days with excitement and awe and then bring you home to a comfortable 4* hotel with western amenities, air-conditioning, WiFi and, where appropriate, a swimming pool. Hotels can sometimes be of 3 or 5 star standard too, ensuring you get the best value for your holiday.

Visiting all the main attractions you’ll be accompanied throughout by our highly qualified English-speaking local guides too. Group size is typically 18 with a maximum for 28, apart from festival tours, where group sizes can be larger due to the one-off nature of these events.

Tailored To Suit You OTG Independent
Tailored To Suit You

On this range you won’t be joining other travellers, but will be on your own private itinerary. Accommodation, pace of travel and the style of trip is tailored to your individual needs. From pre-priced packages available off the shelf to fully curated tailor-made holidays, this range also includes our selection of one-night stopovers, day-tours and short breaks.

The OTG Independent range gives you all the great service aspects of our Signature range with the flexibility to create a truly unique and bespoke holiday or adventure to a variety of destinations around the world.

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