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
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Hotel pickup and drop-off
✔ Professional guide
✔ Includes all entrance fees
✔ In-vehicle air conditioning
✖ Food and drinks
✖ Insurance
Pickup Locations
1. Dan Panorama Jerusalem
2. David Citadel Hotel
3. Grand Court Hotel
4. Leonardo Boutique Jerusalem
5. Agripas Boutique Hotel
6. Hotel Prima Kings
7. Jerusalem Gate Hotel
8. Dan Boutique Jerusalem
Itinerary
1
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.
Duration: 1.5 hours
2
The Good Samaritan Museum
On route we will see the Inn of the Good Samaritan, where Jesus set his famous parable.
3
Sea Level 0
You will also get to stop at the sign indicating Sea Level. From here there are stunning views across the desert.
Duration: 10 minutes
4
Jericho
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.
Duration: 60 minutes
5
Zaccheus' Tree
We see the famous sycamore tree which Zacchaeus climbed to get a better view of Jesus as he entered the city surrounded by followers.
Duration: 20 minutes
6
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.
Duration: 40 minutes
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Mount of Temptation Monastery
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.
Duration: 30 minutes
8
Qasr al-Yahud Baptismal Site
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.
Duration: 40 minutes
9
Visit the Jordan River
Duration: 30 minutes
10
Dead Sea
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.
Duration: 2 hours
Additional info
• 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.
