Budget Tours to Israel
If you think Israel can’t be done on a budget, you’re wrong! Visit Caesarea’s Roman ruins that line the Mediterranean beautifully, and Mount Carmel's grotto marks where prophet Elias supposedly sheltered. Check out Tel Aviv’s modern vibes, before heading to Jerusalem's contested holy sites. History stacks impossibly high, and it’s time to visit.
10 best Budget Israel tour packages
Compiled by
NinaIsrael travel expert at TourRadar
- Jewish Heritage Tour - 10 Days
- 10 Days Tour in Holy Cities & Jordan.
- Holyland Trip of Jerusalem, Bethlehem, Masada & Dead Sea - 5 Days
- The Story of the Israeli State - 10 Days
- Israel Journey to Meet the Highlights of the Israeli State - 11 Days
- Highlights of Israel and Jordan - 11 days
- Heritage of the Holyland and Jordan Tour - 11 Days
- Highlights of the Holy Land Israel & Jordan & Cairo Tour - 13 Days
- Holyland Israel - 8 Days (Spanish Guided)
- Biblical Israel - Faith-Based Travel - Protestant Itinerary
Jewish Heritage Tour - 10 Days
“It was an excellent tour! The guide was terrific with knowledge and deep love of country.”
Linda, traveled in June
Ten days of Israeli heritage includes 9 nights' lodging with breakfast, 2 kibbutz dinners, and site entries. Dead Sea spa access and Masada cable car rides included. Air-conditioned transport and expert guides provided.
Duration 10 days Destinations Tel Aviv, Caesarea, Caesarea National Park, Netanya, Herzliya, Haifa, Acre, Rosh Hanikra, Safed, Golan HeightsSee all destinations Age Range All Ages Welcome Price Per Day $286 Operator Click Tours From $3,580
20% off- US$2,864
Sacred sites await at approx. $370 per day, featuring week-long Tel Aviv and Jerusalem stays, breakfast, and entry to Masada, Caesarea's Roman Theater, and Jerusalem's holy sites. Expert guides and prime location hotels included.
Duration 10 days Destinations Tel Aviv, Caesarea, Haifa, Rosh Hanikra, Acre, Megido, Mount Precipice, Nazareth, Galilee, CapernaumSee all destinations Age Range Ages 18+ Price Per Day $400 Operator Remaz Tours GmbH From
20% off- US$3,995
Holyland Trip of Jerusalem, Bethlehem, Masada & Dead Sea - 5 Days
“It was a great experience.”
JUNE, traveled in August
Israeli adventures priced at approx. $200 daily cover breakfast, entry fees, and comfortable transport. Accommodations range from 3-star Seanet Tel Aviv to 5-star Carlton, featuring guided tours of Masada, Dead Sea, and Jerusalem's treasures.
Duration 5 days Destinations Tel Aviv, Masada National Park, Ein Gedi Reserve, Dead Sea, Jerusalem, Bethlehem, Jerusalem Old City, Mount of Olives Age Range All Ages Welcome Price Per Day $226 Operator Click Tours From $1,410
20% off- US$1,128
The Story of the Israeli State - 10 Days
“Our tour covered Tel Aviv (our new favorite city), Haifa, the Golan (do not miss the Hula Nature Preserve), and Jerusalem (Old and New).”
Victoria, traveled in December
The tour costs approx. $330 per day, featuring premium Dan Panorama hotels and daily breakfasts. The package includes entry to Caesarea National Park and Western Wall, plus airport transfers and wine tasting in Galilee.
Duration 10 days Destinations Tel Aviv, Caesarea, Zichron Yaakov, Haifa, Golan Heights, Galilee, Tiberias, Jerusalem, Jerusalem Old City, MassadaSee all destinations Age Range All Ages Welcome Price Per Day $298 Operator Click Tours From $3,730
20% off- US$2,984
Israel Journey to Meet the Highlights of the Israeli State - 11 Days
“This is an interesting and beautiful tour of Israel. Our guides was the best, outstanding hotels and terrific trip from beginning to end. I would recommend this trip to anyone! See you next time.”
Eleven days in Israel includes 10 nights at 4-star Metropolitan Tel Aviv, daily breakfast, and 2 Galilee dinners. Airport transfers, entry fees, and guided tours from Jerusalem's Old City to Dead Sea included.
Duration 11 days Destinations Tel Aviv, Jaffa, Caesarea, Herzliya, Netanya, Zichron Yaakov, Haifa, Galilee, Rosh Pina, SafedSee all destinations Age Range All Ages Welcome Price Per Day $282 Operator Click Tours From $3,875
20% off- US$3,100
Highlights of Israel and Jordan - 11 days
“The tour guides were very knowledgeable and explained a lot about the history of the places we saw.”
Joan, traveled in December
Israeli heritage costs approx. $250 per day with breakfast and expert guidance. Accommodations include Metropolitan Tel Aviv and Caesar Galilee. The itinerary covers 15 destinations including Jerusalem's Old City, Dead Sea, and Masada fortress.
Duration 11 days Destinations Israel, Palestinian Territory, Jordan Age Range All Ages Welcome Price Per Day $252 Operator Click Tours From $3,460
20% off- US$2,768
Heritage of the Holyland and Jordan Tour - 11 Days
“An excellent tour of Israel and Jordan - wonderful walk through the Bible.”
MARIA, traveled in September
Israel's highlights await at approx. $240 per day, with breakfast and stays at Metropolitan Tel Aviv and Prima Park Jerusalem. The tour covers Masada fortress and Dead Sea visits, led by expert guides in air-conditioned transport. Customizable dinner plans available.
Duration 11 days Destinations Israel, Palestinian Territory, Jordan Age Range All Ages Welcome Price Per Day $252 Operator Click Tours From $3,465
20% off- US$2,772
Highlights of the Holy Land Israel & Jordan & Cairo Tour - 13 Days
“Transfer to Jordan and Egypt borders was well organized.”
Vasco, traveled in July
Duration 13 days Destinations Israel, Palestinian Territory, Jordan, Egypt Age Range All Ages Welcome Price Per Day $301 Operator Click Tours From $4,890
20% off- US$3,912
Holyland Israel - 8 Days (Spanish Guided)
“Truly great tour! was fantastic. Excellent hotels, guides top notch. Took great care of us, everyday had a fun and culturally significant activity and made each day memorable. This has been the best experience got to meet so many amazing people. Thanks a lot.”
The package features tourist class stays at Prima Park Jerusalem and Seanet Hotel Tel Aviv, daily breakfasts, 2 Galilee dinners, site admissions, and airport transfers. Optional Masada and Dead Sea excursion available.
Duration 8 days Destinations Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, Bethlehem, Mount of Olives, Jerusalem Old City, Mount Zion, Beit She’an, Yardenit, Safed, Golan HeightsSee all destinations Age Range All Ages Welcome Operated in Only: Spanish Price Per Day $229 Operator Click Tours From
20% off- US$1,830
Biblical Israel - Faith-Based Travel - Protestant Itinerary
“AMAZING once in a lifetime Pilgrimage!”
Sharon, traveled in April
Biblical lands reveal themselves at approx. $300 per day, with stays at Tal Hotel Tel Aviv and Royal Wing Jerusalem. Six dinners, daily breakfasts, transportation, and entry to Masada and Western Wall included.
Duration 8 days Destinations Tel Aviv, Jaffa, Caesarea, Megido, Tiberias, Ginosar, Capernaum, Tabgha, Banias Nature Reserve, Kafar KannaSee all destinations Age Range All Ages Welcome Price Per Day $270 Operator Cosmos From
20% off- US$2,159
What people love about Budget Tours in Israel
- Jewish Heritage Tour - 10 Days
Only complaint was chaos at AHAVA. Leader and driver were excellent. Maxim hotel (before the tour) had the best breakfast anywhere.
- Highlights of Israel and Jordan - 11 days
Great itinerary, excellent guides, good transportation, timely connections, but hotels were marginal in Israel - especially Nazareth (dead roaches in the hallway, live roaches crawling on hallway walls, and roaches in bathwater). I DO NOT BELIEVE I RECEIVED THE UPGRADED HOTEL PACKAGE THAT I PAID FOR AND AM VERY DISAPPOINTED. Hotels in Jordan were excellent. SECOND advance communication was weak - nothing from Click until a week from departure. Finally - had difficulty with airport check in at airport on Israel entry requirements - called the emergency number - voice mail box was full - told to email - got a response from Honey 4 days later in the middle of the tour - REALLY LOUSEY up front service. Felt very much isolated with no tour support. CPO was outstanding - layers above them Click and Tourradar much much less so - in fact really poor. Not sure I will use Tourradar again as a result. A refund on my upgraded hotel payment would seem appropriate.
- Biblical Israel - Faith-Based Travel - Protestant Itinerary
Wow! Everything on this trip was amazing. I chose this tour because it combined the most important biblical locations from both the old and new testament, as well as the most important archaeological sites. Everything was perfect. We went hard day by day, but we saw everything we wanted to see. I would not have toured Israel in any other way. Our guide Shai was absolutely superb. He was incredibly knowledgable and I learned so much about biblical history, archaeology, and the Jewish culture. I am going to tell all my family to take this Cosmos Protestant tour because of its quality and substance. Outstanding!
What our customers ask about Budget Tours to Israel
When is the most affordable time to visit Israel on a budget tour?
The best deals in Israel come during March-April and October-November. These months bring pleasant weather fewer tourists and noticeably lower prices. The Dead Sea region becomes more accessible and budget-friendly during these periods while places like the Galilee and Jerusalem drop their hotel rates significantly. A TourRadar traveler shared: "We went in March and found the weather perfect and prices much better than peak season."
What are the best budget-friendly areas to stay in Israel?
Budget travelers often head to Tel Aviv's Florentin district where the Seanet Hotel offers reasonable rates or near Jerusalem's Damascus Gate where the Prima Park Hotel welcomes cost-conscious visitors. The waterfront area of Tiberias with options like the Prima Galil Hotel serves as another wallet-friendly base. According to TourRadar reviews: "The Florentin area in Tel Aviv had great affordable restaurants and a authentic local atmosphere."
How much should I budget daily for meals not included in the tour?
Plan for 30-45 USD daily for meals outside your tour package. Street food like falafel in Jerusalem's Old City runs 5-7 USD while casual restaurants in Tel Aviv charge about 15-20 USD for a meal. Local markets such as Mahane Yehuda in Jerusalem offer good value for fresh food and quick bites. As confirmed by a TourRadar traveler: "We saved money by eating at local markets and small family restaurants especially in Jerusalem's Muslim Quarter where prices were very reasonable."
What free activities are available on budget tours in Israel?
Many of Israel's most memorable experiences come without a price tag. In Jerusalem you can walk the Via Dolorosa see the Western Wall and visit the Church of the Holy Sepulchre for free. Tel Aviv's beachfront promenade and the ancient port city of Jaffa cost nothing to explore. The bustling Carmel Market and Mahane Yehuda offer free cultural insights. A TourRadar traveler shared: "The best experiences were actually the free ones - walking through Jerusalem's Old City and soaking in the atmosphere cost nothing but was priceless."
What entrance fees should I budget for that aren't typically included?
Set aside money for key attractions outside standard tour packages. The City of David Archaeological Park costs around 40 USD while the Tower of David Museum charges 15 USD. Special exhibits at the Israel Museum run about 21 USD and the Western Wall Sound and Light Show costs 15 USD. As one TourRadar traveler noted: "The City of David tour was worth the extra entrance fee - just remember to bring cash as not all sites accept cards." Religious sites like the Western Wall and Church of the Holy Sepulchre remain free.
How much should I budget for local transportation costs?
Set aside 20-30 USD daily for transportation on non-tour days. A day pass for Jerusalem's public buses costs about 5-6 USD and typical taxi rides in Tel Aviv run 15-20 USD. As one TourRadar traveler mentioned: "Local transportation was affordable and efficient especially the convenient bus system between major cities."