Jerusalem, Dead Sea, Bethlehem, & More Tour
Our Jerusalem, Dead Sea, Bethlehem tour from Tel Aviv or Jerusalem is truly unique in the way it combines these highlights into one day of touring. Start your day in Jerusalem, the eternal city, the holiest of all, for a tour of Jerusalem’s Old City, holy to Jews, to Christians, and to Muslims. Our licensed guide will take you through the four quarters and tell you tales of this fascinating citadel. Then, continue to Bethlehem, the city of Jesus’s birth, where we’ll visit the Church of the Nativity. We will later visit the Jordan River at Qasr al Yehud, the famous Baptism site, and continue to the Dead Sea for time to relax in the muds and float in these special waters which have perplexed mankind for thousands of years. Our Jerusalem, Dead Sea, Bethlehem, and More Tour from Tel Aviv or Jerusalem is available every day with guaranteed departures.
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“The trip to Jerusalem, Dead Sea, Bethlehem was great and probably the highlight of my stay in Israel!” -Enrico, Switzerland
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“I can tell you I really liked the tour. Our tour guide was good humoured, pleasant, willing and able to answer all questions and willing to accommodate all requests we had.” – Hannah, Aruba
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Jerusalem, Dead Sea, Bethlehem, and More Tour Highlights
- Pick up from Tel Aviv or Jerusalem
- Enjoy a guided tour of the Old City of Jerusalem including such highlights as the Church of the Sepulchre, Via Dolorosa, and Western Wall
- Tour the town of Bethlehem, including visit to the Church of the Nativity.
- Descend below Sea Level to the lowest region on Earth, as we drive through the Judean Desert
- Drive by Jericho, the lowest city on Earth, visit the River Jordan at the famous site of Qasr-el-Yehud, a traditional Baptism site (time permitting)
- Float in the waters and immerse in the muds of the Dead Sea, the lowest place on Earth.
- Return to Tel Aviv or Jerusalem
Jerusalem, Dead Sea, Bethlehem, and More Tour Itinerary
- 06:30 – Pick up from Tel Aviv
- 07:45 – Pick up from Jerusalem
- 08:00 – Guided tour of Jerusalem
- 11:30 – Head to Bethlehem
- 12:00 – Tour Bethlehem
- 14:30 – Drive by Jericho to Qasr al Yehud (time permitting)
- 15:30 – Free time to relax at the Dead Sea
- 16:30 – Leave the Dead Sea
- 18:00 – Dropoff in Jerusalem
- 19:00 – Dropoff in Tel Aviv
- NB all timings are approximate
Essential Information
- Things to bring: Passport, Hat and sunscreen, Walking shoes, Bathing suit and towel, Water and snacks.
- Includes: Transportation to all sites from Jerusalem and Tel Aviv, entrance to the beach at the Dead Sea, short video presentation about the Dead Sea
- Excludes: Lunch, drinks, tips, personal travel insurance.
- Tour in Bethlehem includes a visit at Church of the Nativity. However, for passengers who want to visit Bethlehem in depth, we don’t recommend this tour option. After the visit to the church, there will be a stop at a local gift shop (maximum 30 minutes long) including visit to local olive wood factory and free snacks/tea.
- For those travelers interested in getting Baptized, please note there will not be enough time on this tour. The stop at Qasr al Yehud is time permitting. Instead please look at our Galilee Tour which includes a stop at Yardenit, a baptismal site on the Jordan river.
