What are some of the benefits of private tours? Firstly, private tours are an excellent choice if you’re seeking personalized, tailor-made experiences. Private tours can be curated to meet your specific needs and time requirem3ents, and can include things like accommodation solutions, gathering spaces, meals, and logistical needs. Also, private tours are more than just fun – they’re value-driven, informative, meaningful, and expose you to diverse perspectives and narratives. You’ll support small businesses and the regional ecosystem, while having first-hand experiences in the places you’re visiting.

With that in mind, here is a roundup of the best private tours in Israel, Jordan, and the West Bank, to help you have the best experience during your next trip to the region. 

Holy City Tour

A trip to the Old City of Jerusalem is the quintessential part of any experience in Israel, and this ancient place is best explored on the Holy City Tour. This unforgettable tour will take you on a journey through history and time, and will explain the top sacred sites in the ancient city of Jerusalem, which hold deep significance for people of different faiths from all over the world. 

Specifically, on this tour you’ll visit sites that are holy to Jews, Muslims, and Christians, such as the Western Wall, Temple Mount, Al Aqsa Mosque, and Church of the Holy Sepulchre. You’ll be able to appreciate, celebrate, and learn about the diverse traditions that make Jerusalem such a special place, and stand in the very places that Biblical and historical sagas took place. 

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Petra & Wadi Rum

Jordan neighbors Israel in the south, and when you visit Israel, you’re just a few hours away from two magnificent places: Petra and Wadi Rum. Tours to Jordan can take you to these places from Israel with ease, and you can either choose to visit just Petra, or both Petra and Wadi Rum. Tours to Jordan typically take either two or three days, and you can expect this experience to be packed full of adventure and activity. The exact schedule of activities depends on which length of tour you choose to do.

If your experience includes Wadi Rum, you’ll drive through the stunning untouched desert beauty of Wadi Rum, which has been used as the filming location for movies about Mars. With red sand, wispy dunes, and craggy mountains, you’ll feel like you’re on another planet while driving through the landscape in a 4×4 Jeep.

Petra is one of the New 7 Wonders of the World and a UNESCO World Heritage Site for good reason: it’s a massive ancient city, carved directly into the red rocks of the desert, and it was left nearly abandoned for centuries, hidden from view from most of the world. You’ll first experience Petra with a knowledgeable local guide, who will explain the history of the city and the people who built it. Then you’ll have free time to explore the streets and trails of Petra on your own. 

This trip includes meals, as well as accommodation in an authentic Bedouin campsite. 

Masada & the Dead Sea 

Two of the most well-known sites in Israel are Masada and the Dead Sea, and these destinations can be visited on the same tour, because they’re located fairly close to each other in the desert. First, starting with Masada: this ancient fortress was the site of historic battles, and today, it’s one of Israel’s most important archaeological sites. It’s located atop a natural plateau in the desert, and you can take a cable car to the top, or hike the winding (but rewarding) Snake Path. Explore the fascinating ruins, and be sure to save time for the museum, where many artifacts are located.

Masada is just a short drive from the Dead Sea, which is famously known as the lowest point on Earth. Due to its elevation, which is more than 430 meters below sea level, the Dead Sea has a uniquely high concentration of salt and other minerals. Not only does this mean that no sea life can survive in it, but also that when you go for a dip, you’ll find that you’re unusually buoyant. You can float, and immerse yourself in the therapeutic mud, which is sold around the world in beauty products. 

Best of the West Bank

The West Bank is also a must-visit on your trip to Israel. An interesting, dynamic, and complex region, you can visit the West Bank on the Best of the West Bank tour. This tour is led by a local Palestinian guide, and it takes you to Ramallah, which is the modern & cultural capital of the West Bank, where you’ll walk through the streets and get a feel for daily life. 

You’ll also visit several major historical and religious sites. This includes Qasr-el-Yahud, the famous site of the baptism of Jesus located on the bank of the Jordan River, as well as Jericho, the oldest city in the world. You’ll also visit Bethlehem, the city of Jesus’ birth, and will see the Church of Nativity, stroll through the Old City, and walk along the separation barrier.

Hebron Dual Narrative 

Hebron is a particularly interesting (and sensitive) city in Israel: it’s one of the four holy cities in Judaism, and a sacred place in Islam. On this Hebron Dual Narrative Tour you have the one-of-a-kind experience of visiting Hebron with guides from both sides of this narrative. First, you’ll spend the morning with Jewish “settlers” in the city, where you’ll visit the Tomb of the Patriarchs, home to the symbolic tombs of Abraham, Sarah, Isaac, Rebecca, Jacob and Leah – even Adam and Eve, who are said to be buried in the cave beneath. You’ll also tour the Jewish ‘settler’ neighborhoods of the city, visiting the Avraham Avinu Quarter and restored synagogue, the Beit Hadassah museum about Jewish life in Hebron before the riots of 1929, and the ‘Shavei Hevron Yeshiva’ in Beit Romano, among other sites.

After that, you’ll cross over to the Palestinian area, where a local Palestinian guide will lead you through the bustling city center. You’ll learn about the difficult conditions of Palestinian residents and shop owners living in close proximity to the nearby settlements, and visit the Muslim side of the Tomb of the Patriarchs, known as the Ibrahimi (Abraham’s) Mosque.

Private Tours in Israel, Jordan, and the West Bank with Abraham Tours

Abraham Tours offers a wide array of private tours, which can be customized to meet your specific needs. Aside from the tours mentioned above, some of our other popular group tours include Nazareth and the Sea of Galilee, as well as our Haifa and Acre tour. If you would like to arrange a private tour, please use the booking form on our Private Tours page.