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
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NinaIsrael travel expert at TourRadar
- Israel Journey to Meet the Highlights of the Israeli State - 11 Days
- Heritage of the Holyland and Jordan Tour - 11 Days
- Journey of the Holy Land - 8 days
- Holyland Trip of Jerusalem, Bethlehem, Masada & Dead Sea - 5 Days
- Holyland Israel & Jordan & Cairo - 14 Days
- 10 Days Tour in Holy Cities & Jordan.
- Holyland Israel - 8 Days (Spanish Guided)
- Biblical Israel - Faith-Based Travel - Protestant Itinerary
- Highlights of Christian Galilee & Golan - 5 Days
- Holyland Israel - 8 Days (German Guided)
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$3,100You save $775
Heritage of the Holyland and Jordan Tour - 11 Days
10 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“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$2,772You save $693
Journey of the Holy Land - 8 days
2 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“The choice of your hotel locations was bad. Would not recommend.”
Jennifer, traveled in April
Biblical sites unfold at approx. $270 per day, covering 23 locations with breakfast and entry fees. Choose from 3-5 star hotels in Tel Aviv, Tiberias and Jerusalem. Airport transfers, air-conditioned transport, and licensed guides at Masada and Dead Sea included.
Duration 8 days Destinations Tel Aviv, Jaffa, Caesarea, Megido, Kafar Kanna, Tiberias, Galilee, Capernaum, Tabgha, Golan HeightsSee all destinations Age Range All Ages Welcome Price Per Day $232 Operator Click Tours From $2,315
20% Off- US$1,852You save $463
Holyland Trip of Jerusalem, Bethlehem, Masada & Dead Sea - 5 Days
3 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“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$1,128You save $282
Holyland Israel & Jordan & Cairo - 14 Days
1 Review by TourRadar travelers“Gadi had deep and excellent knowledge and a treasured well used Bible to share and his Jewish perspective on the 'must see' Jesus locations kept me thinking.”
Mark, traveled in October
Israeli heritage comes alive at approx. $360 per day with 3-4 star hotels like Seanet Tel Aviv and Gate Jerusalem. The Western Wall and Masada fortress visits, daily breakfast, entry fees, and professional guides included.
Duration 14 days Destinations Israel, Palestinian Territory, Jordan, Egypt Age Range All Ages Welcome Price Per Day $291 Operator Click Tours From $5,100
20% Off- US$4,080You save $1,020
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 $373 Operator Remaz Tours GmbH From
20% Off- US$3,731
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
44 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“Flawless arrangement of transportation, hotel, dining, tours. Didn't have a single problem in either area.”
Fred, traveled in June
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.
No departure dates availableDuration 8 days Destinations Tel Aviv, Jaffa, Caesarea, Megido, Tiberias, Ginosar, Capernaum, Tabgha, Banias Nature Reserve, Kafar KannaSee all destinations Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator Cosmos Highlights of Christian Galilee & Golan - 5 Days
2 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“Amazing tour. great trip with great guide. Very well organized. Thank you”
Tourist class comfort with breakfast throughout the tour. Site entries include Beit Shean excavations and Caesarea National Park. Optional Galilee boat rides and dinner add-ons available, with air-conditioned transport between cities.
No departure dates availableDuration 5 days Destinations Jerusalem, Beit She’an, Nazareth, Safed, Galilee, Tiberias, Capernaum, Tabgha, Golan Heights, AcreSee all destinations Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator Click Tours 
The Holy Land beckons at approx. $290 per day with half-board meals and entry fees. Stay at Seanet Tel Aviv and Caesar Jerusalem. Airport transfers, comfortable transport, and German guide services included.
No departure dates availableDuration 8 days Destinations Jerusalem, Jerusalem Old City, Mount Zion, Tiberias, Capernaum, Banias Nature Reserve, Safed, Nazareth, Galilee, AcreSee all destinations Age Range All Ages Welcome Operated in Only: German Operator Click Tours
What people love about Budget Tours in Israel
- Heritage of the Holyland and Jordan Tour - 11 Days
An excellent tour of Israel and Jordan - wonderful walk through the Bible. Tour guides, Naomi in Israel, Johnny in Palestine were fantastic as was coach driver Kehfer. And a good guide in Jordan. We were in Jordan just as the Israeli hostilities began and left from Amman instead of returning to Tel Aviv. Would suggest that if these tours ever resume, the option to fly out of Amman is provided instead of returning to Tel Aviv.
- Journey of the Holy Land - 8 days
My experience was very good, we got to see a lot from Israel, Tiberias's to the sea of the Galilee, from Petra to Jordaan and from Nazareth to Bethlehem. But only one day the old city so I will advice you to stay a few days longer after the tour to take your time for the old city. I choose to come a few days earlier because of the covid-19 test I wanted to be sure, I got the results back on time. I got the results back the same evening. My only comment is that there was not enough time to buy souvenirs at the different locations. I hope you take your time at the Jordaan river store to shop because there you will find a lot of choices for Christians items like anointing oils etc. Also by the Church of the Holy Sepulchre there is a store by the Church for believers it will be nice to be able to shop there. So if you really want time to buy Christians and Judaïca souvenirs you can better do that before or after the tour. This is a tour where you get a lot of information and get to see a lot of different locations but it is pressed for time when wanting to really shop. You only get extra time in two stores which are a bit pricey and may not be what you are looking for. For the none shoppers this tour is perfect you really get to say a lot and that is the real reason you came to Israel after all.
Our tour guide Ron was extremely knowledgeable and able to provide information from ancient times to present. Hotels were great and tour was even better that expected.
Holyland Trip of Jerusalem, Bethlehem, Masada & Dead Sea - 5 Days
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."