From Tel Aviv: Jericho, the Jordan River and the Dead Sea
ID: GYG125279-337056
Category:
Country: Israel
Duration:
10:00 hours
Description
This tour visits the Biblical city of Jericho, the Mount of Temptation with its Greek Orthodox monastery, and Qasr el Yahud, on the Jordan River where John baptized Jesus. Finish the tour at the Dead Sea, relax and enjoy the mineral-rich waters.
Visit the city of Jericho, the most ancient city in the world, the city in the Bible where Joshua and his troops caused the city walls to fall in the Battle of Jericho.
See the ancient sycamore tree that features in the Biblical story in the Book of Luke, where Zacchaeus climbs a sycamore tree to see Jesus over the crowds that had come out to greet him as he entered Jericho.
Tour Elisha’s Spring, which supplied the city with fresh water over the course of thousands of years. Marvel at the spring, without which people would not have been able to survive in this harsh environment.
Travel 2 km from Jericho to the archaeological mound of Tel Jericho, the site of the original Jericho settlement, where archaeologists have uncovered 23 layers from previous settlements in Jericho dating back to 9000 BC. See one of the most fascinating finds, a Neolithic watchtower dated c. 8000 BC.
Continue the tour to the Mount of Temptation, where the devil tried to tempt Jesus to forsake God. Go up to the top of the mount by cable car and take in the stunning views, and see the Greek Orthodox Monastery seeming to defy gravity by clinging to the cliffs.
Make a stop at Qasr el Yahud, a site on the Jordan River where John baptized Jesus, where the Jordan River has been made accessible to visitors who want to be baptized here., and which may also be where the Israelites crossed the Jordan into the Promised Land.
End off a perfect day with a stop to the Dead Sea, to float in the water that is 8.5 times saltier than the ocean; lather skin with mineral-rich Dead Sea mud, and soak up the sun on the beach.
Highlights
- Visit the ancient city of Jericho and see where Joshua made the city walls fall
- Take a cable car ride up the Mount of Temptation and see the Greek Orthodox monastery built on the mountain cliffs
- Spend time on one of the best beaches along the Dead Sea shore
- At Qaser el Yahud on the Jordan River see where John baptized Jesus and perhaps you can even get baptized here
- In Jericho visit the sycamore tree made famous by the Biblical tale of Zacchaeus
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Please note this tour is not suitable for children under the age of 4
The order of the tour's stops is subject to change depending on the day
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You will receive a mandatory temperature check
You are required to bring and wear a mask
Pick up from your hotel. If you need to be picked up from elsewhere (like an airbnb), the local operator will send you details of the closest pick-up point.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
