Jericho, the Jordan river & the Dead Sea from Jerusalem
- 10–12 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
This 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. You will 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.
Inclusions
What's included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Professional guide
- Entrance fees
- Air-conditioned vehicle
What's not
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
Itinerary
Travel through the Judean Desert
Visit the Biblical city of Jericho
Stop at the Zaccheus' Tree in Jericho
Visit the archaeological site Tel Jericho
Arrive to the top of Mount of Temptation
Visit Qasr al-Yahud Baptismal Site
Visit the Jordan River
Relax and float in the Dead Sea
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
4.2
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Ratings come from 16 reviews collected by our booking partner. They are travellers' own words, in the order they were written — never reordered to flatter the experience.
Know before you go
- Pickup
- Pickup is included for everyone.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 40 travellers
- Operated by
- Bein Harim Ltd
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The tour requires a minimum number of participants
- A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
- Recommended to bring hats, bathing suit, towels and sun protection
- Our company does not participate in organizing a baptism with a priest in the Jordan River
- Please note this tour is not suitable for children under the age of 4
How it compares in Jerusalem
- Its from-price is 72% below the median of the 140 day trips we list in Jerusalem.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 38 of 140.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Jerusalem
Jerusalem is an ancient hill city, sacred to Jews, Christians and Muslims, with a walled Old City of stone lanes, markets and shrines.
Jerusalem stands among the Judean hills, about 750 metres above sea level, and its Old City, enclosed by Ottoman walls of the sixteenth century, is divided into Jewish, Christian, Muslim and Armenian quarters. The Western Wall, the Dome of the Rock with its golden dome, and the Church of the Holy Sepulchre lie within a short walk of each other, and the Old City is listed by UNESCO.
Top-ranked sights in Jerusalem: Western Wall (Wailing Wall), Old City of Jerusalem, Jerusalem Jewish Quarter.
Special offers in Jerusalem
Was/now prices come from the operator, never from us.
