About this experience
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.
At a glance
- Duration: 10 hr–12 hr
Plan your experience
Set aside 10 hr–12 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
- Recommended to bring hats, bathing suit, towels and sun protection
Local guides to help you plan
Choose a clearly named Dead Sea shore
Start with a specific place and the arrangements that reach it. The basin is shared; a booking is always more particular.
What is included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Professional guide
- Entrance fees
- Air-conditioned vehicle
Not included
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
Itinerary and highlights
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
Meeting and pickup information
- Please note that our pickup/drop-off is available from a few central hotels only. Please select the hotel closest to your address from the drop-down menu on the tour page. If you are not sure which of the listed hotels is a good fit, please choose the option “I don’t see my pickup location” and insert enter your accommodation address. After the booking is approved by the local tour operator, a confirmation email from Bein Harim will be sent to you mentioning the final pickup point closest to your address. Please read the email with the attached booking confirmation carefully to make sure you are waiting for the pickup at the correct location. Please make sure to wait for the pickup at the hotel entrance.
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Bein Harim Ltd
Accessibility and practical details
- 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
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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