* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
Biblical Jericho, Jordan River and the Dead Sea Tour
This Biblical tour takes you down below sea level to the Dead Sea region. Here you will see the dramatic desert landscape and visit Biblical, natural and historical sites. The tour takes you to Tel Jericho, the excavated original Jericho settlement; Elisha Spring that provided a vital water source to the people of Jericho and to the sycamore tree in Jericho which is mentioned in the Bible. Then, ride a cable car up to visit a Mount Temptation and the baptismal site of Qaser el Yahud where you can be baptized in the Jordan River. Then enjoy time on one of the Dead Sea’s best beaches.
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• Explore Jericho, Jordan River and the Dead Sea
• Ride a cable car up Mt. Temptation for awesome views
• Float in the salt-rich waters of the Dead Sea
• Includes all entrance fees
• Professional guide
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Hotel pickup and drop-off
Professional guide
Includes all entrance fees
Air-conditioned vehicle
Food and drinks
Insurance
Departure Point
Tel Aviv, Israel
• Pickup from Tel Aviv Hotels: 06:40
Departure Point
Jerusalem, Israel
• Pickup from Tel Aviv Hotels: 06:40
Return Details
Tel Aviv, Israel
• Pickup from Tel Aviv Hotels: 06:40
Judaean Desert This tour begins with a drive through the hills of the Judean Desert descending south from Jerusalem down winding mountain roads until we are below sea level. 90 minutes
The Good Samaritan Museum, Jericho, Palestinian Territories On route we will see the Inn of the Good Samaritan, where Jesus set his famous parable.
Sea Level 0, Jerusalem, Israel You will also get to stop at the sign indicating Sea Level. From here there are stunning views across the desert. 10 minutes
Jericho, Jericho, Palestinian Territories The tour takes you to the ancient city of Jericho located at the northern end of the Dead Sea. This desert oasis city is the lowest city in the world and said to be the oldest continually inhabited city in the world.
The Old Testament tells us of the walls of Jericho which fell when Joshua’s troops marched around the walls for seven days. Jericho also features in the Book of Mark when Jesus healed a blind man as he left the city. 60 minutes
Zaccheus' Tree, Jericho, Palestinian Territories We see the famous sycamore tree which Zacchaeus climbed to get a better view of Jesus as he entered the city surrounded by followers. 20 minutes
VC9V+VH9, Ein Al Sultan Visit the archaeological site Tel Jericho.
Just 2 km from Jericho is the archaeological mound of Tel Jericho, the site of the original Jericho settlement. Archaeologists have uncovered 23 layers from previous settlements in Jericho dating back to 9000 BC. 40 minutes
Mount of Temptation Monastery, Jericho, Palestinian Territories Leaving Jericho the tour takes you to the Mount of Temptation which overlooks Jericho. This is said to be where Jesus retreated to meditate in the wilderness.
While here the Devil tried to tempt Jesus to forsake God. Halfway up the side of this 366 meter high peak the Greek Orthodox Monastery of the Temptation clings to the cliffs. A cable car takes you up to the top of the mount where you can tour the monastery and enjoy the breathtaking panoramic views of the desert and Dead Sea. 30 minutes
Qasr al-Yahud Baptismal Site, Jerusalem, Israel While here the Devil tried to tempt Jesus to forsake God. Halfway up the side of this 366 meter high peak the Greek Orthodox Monastery of the Temptation clings to the cliffs. A cable car takes you up to the top of the mount where you can tour the monastery and enjoy the breathtaking panoramic views of the desert and Dead Sea. 40 minutes
Jordan River Visit the Jordan River 30 minutes
Dead Sea, Israel The last stop on this tour is at the Dead Sea. You are taken to one of the best Dead Sea beaches where you can relax and enjoy the benefits of the Dead Sea’s natural minerals. With the Dead Sea’s high saline content you can float on the water. Also try smothering your skin with the black Dead Sea mud for a natural health and beauty treatment. At the end of the day, after seeing and experiencing once-in-a-lifetime sites the tour returns you to the pick-up point. 120 minutes
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Passports are compulsory.
Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 12 hours of travel. In this case confirmation will be received as soon as possible, subject to availability
Minimum starting age for the tour is 4 years old.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
This tour in
Israel
is organized by
Click Tours
Booking fee
The booking fee includes the costs of booking your tickets such as charges for payment processing. It also covers the provision of our customer care center for processing your order, and all charges imposed by our suppliers.
We always double-check the availability with our local partners for each booking. Even though this is usually a swift process, it can take up to 24 hours. Once this process is completed you will receive your voucher or ticket by email. If our local partner is not able to confirm your booking we will offer you the best possible alternative. If the new date and/or time doesn’t fit your itinerary, we will reimburse the full amount paid.
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