Jerusalem & Dead Sea Private Tour - Visit Holy Jerusalem & Dead Sea Relaxation

Jerusalem, IL
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Included

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    Hotel pickup and drop-off
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    In-vehicle air conditioning
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    Government licensed professional tour guide

Excluded

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    Food and drinks
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    Personal expenses
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    Entrance fees

Pickup

Check if pick-up is available from your location, you will select during checkout (providers may allow other pickup locations)

Pickup Location
21st Floor Hotel
27 Albergo Hotel
65 Hotel - an Atlas Boutique Hotel
88 Beach Hotel And Spa
A Little House in Bakah
A23 Boutique Hotel
Abratel Suites Hotel
Addar Hotel
Agripas Boutique Hotel
Alexander Tel Aviv Hotel
Alma Hotel & Lounge
Ambassador Boutique Hotel
Arlozorov Hotel
Armon Hayarkon
Arthur Hotel - an Atlas Boutique Hotel
Artist Hotel - an Atlas Boutique Hotel
Avital Hotel
Aviv Hotel
Bat Sheva Hotel Jerusalem
Beach House Tel-Aviv by Brown Hotels
Beach View Apartments
Beit Bachar by Fattal
Bell Boutique Hotel & Spa
Best Western Regency Suites
Bezalel Hotel - an Atlas Boutique Hotel
Biazi Hotel
Blue Sea Marble Hotel
Brown BoBo by Brown Hotels
Brown Brut Seafront Hotel, a member of Brown Hotels
Brown Golden House by Brown Hotels
Brown JLM
Brown Lighthouse Tel Aviv by Brown Hotels
Brown Machne Yehuda by Brown Hotels
Brown Seaside by Brown Hotels
Brown TLV Urban Hotel
BY 14 TLV Hotel
Caesar Premier Jerusalem
Carlton Tel Aviv
Cassia Jerusalem
Center Chic Hotel
Central Hotel
Christmas Hotel
Cinema Hotel - an Atlas Boutique Hotel
City Center Jerusalem
Crowne Plaza Tel Aviv Beach, an IHG hotel
Crowne Plaza Tel Aviv City Center, an IHG hotel
Cucu Hotel
Dan Boutique Jerusalem
Dan Panorama Jerusalem
Dan Panorama Tel Aviv
Dan Tel Aviv Hotel
Dave Gordon - Son of a Brown
Dave Levinsky - Son Of A Brown
David Citadel Hotel
De Cardo Hotel
Deborah Hotel
Debrah Brown by Brown Hotels
Design Beach Appartment
Diaghilev LOFT live art hotel
Dizengoff Avenue Hotel
Dizengoff Garden Hotel
Dizengoff Suites Hotel
Dream Beach TLV Boutique Hotel
Eldan Hotel
Eleven Spa
Emanuel hotel
Embassy Hotel Tel Aviv
Eyal Hotel Jerusalem
Fabric Hotel - an Atlas Boutique Hotel
Galileo Hotel
Gloria Hotel
Golden Beach Hotel
Golden Walls Hotel
Gordon Hotel
Grand Beach Hotel
Grand Court Hotel
Grand Park Hotel Jerusalem
Habait Believ Ha-ir
Harmony Hotel - an Atlas Boutique Hotel
Herbert Samuel Jerusalem
Herbert Samuel Opera Tel Aviv
HermeSpa Hotel
Herods Tel Aviv
Hillel 11
Hilton Tel Aviv
Holy Land Hotel
Holyland Hotel
Hotel 7 Arches Jerusalem
Hotel 75
Hotel B Berdichevsky
Hotel De La Mer – by Townhotels
Hotel Galim
Hotel Habira
Hotel Indigo Tel Aviv - Diamond District, an IHG hotel
Hotel Metropolitan
Hotel Miguel
Hotel Montefiore
Hotel Ness Ziona
Hotel Prima Kings
Hotel Prima Palace
Hotel Prima Royale
Hotel Prima Tel-Aviv
House in the Center
House Of Palm
Ibis Jerusalem City Center
Imperial Hotel
Ink Hotel
InterContinental David Tel Aviv, an IHG hotel
Jacob Samuel
Jerusalem Gardens Hotel
Jerusalem Gate Hotel
Jerusalem Gold Hotel
Jerusalem Hotel
Jerusalem International YMCA, Three Arches Hotel
Jerusalem Meridian Hotel
Jerusalem Panorama Hotel
Ji Neve Tzedek Tel Aviv
Jo Hotel
Jonathan Hotel in Ben Yehuda
Joseph Hotel TLV
Kaplan Hotel
Kikar Zion
King David Hotel
Knights Palace
Lady Stern Jerusalem
Lark Hotel
Legacy Hotel
Leonardo Art Tel Aviv
Leonardo Beach Tel Aviv Hotel
Leonardo Boutique Jerusalem
Leonardo City Tower Hotel
Leonardo Hotel Jerusalem
Leonardo Plaza Hotel Jerusalem
Lev Yerushalayim Hotel
Lily & Bloom Hotel
Link Hotel & Hub
Little House In Rechavia
Live In TLV
Mamilla Hotel
Maxim Hotel Tel Aviv
Melody Hotel - an Atlas Boutique Hotel
Mendeli Street Hotel
Montefiore Hotel
Mount Scopus Hotel
Mount Zion Hotel
Muse Hotel
Nachlaot Studio Apartments by Homy
National Hotel Jerusalem
New Capitol Hotel - Jerusalem
New Imperial Hotel
Nina Cafe Suites Hotel
Nordoy Hotel
Notre Dame Guest House
NYX Hotel
NYX Tel Aviv Hotel
Olive Tree Hotel
Orchid Tel Aviv
Orient Hotel by Isrotel Exclusive
Pearl Hotel
Play Midtown Hotel Tel Aviv
Play Seaport TLV
Poli House by AFI Hotels
Poli Urban Hotel Tel Aviv
Prima City Tel Aviv Hotel
Prima Park Hotel
Prima Vera Hotel
Ramada by Wyndham Jerusalem
Ray Supreme TLV Beach Boutique Hotel
Renaissance Tel Aviv Hotel
Renoma Hotel & Apartments
Ritz Hotel
Rothschild Hotel 22 Tel Aviv
Royal Beach Tel Aviv
Royal Jerusalem
Ruppin by Gordon Inn
Saleen Afandi Hotel
Sam&blondi by 7Minds Hotels
Sea Executive Suites
Sea Net Hotel
Sea Tower Hotel Tel Aviv By Isrotel Design
Sergei Palace Hotel
Shalom Hotel & Relax - an Atlas Boutique Hotel
Shalom Hotel Jerusalem
Shamai Suites
Shani Hotel
Shenkin Hotel
Sheraton Grand Tel Aviv
St. George Hotel
Strand Hotel
Sun City Hotel
Tal By The Beach Hotel - an Atlas Boutique Hotel
The American Colony Hotel
The Arbel Tel Aviv
The Colony Hotel
The Elliot Hotel By The Market
The Home Apartments
The Inbal Jerusalem
The Lusky – Great Small Hotel
The Montefiore 16 - Urban Boutique Hotel
The Norman Tel Aviv
The Port Hotel Tel Aviv
The Rothschild Hotel - Tel Aviv
The Saul
The Savoy Tel-Aviv Sea Side
The Sephardic House
The Vera
The Vista At Hilton Tel Aviv
The White House Boutique Hotel
Theodor Brown by Brown Hotels
Ultra Tel Aviv Boutique Hotel
VERT Jerusalem
Victoria Hotel
Villa Ba Moshava
Villa Brown Hotel
Villa Brown Jerusalem
Villa Brown Rothschild by Brown Hotels
Villa Brown Tel-Aviv by Brown Hotels
Vital Hotel
Waldorf Astoria Jerusalem
White Villa Tel Aviv
Windmill Hotel
Yam Hotel - an Atlas Boutique Hotel
YT35
Zion Hotel
Private pickup will be provided from your hotels in Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, Herzliya or any pickup location according to your request from the mentioned cities. Pickup time will be finalized and confirmed as per your request.

What to expect

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Mt of Olives

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Drive to Mount of Olives for a panoramic view of the city. One of the city's most famous landmarks is the Mount of Olives. It separates the most holy place, the Temple Mount, from the Judean Desert to the east. We know it to be the place from which Jesus the Messiah ascended into heaven (Acts 1:11), and where He will one day return. The Mount of Olives is frequently mentioned in the New Testament as part of the route from Jerusalem to Bethany and the place where Jesus stood when he wept over Jerusalem (an event known as Flevit super illam in Latin). ... Jesus ascended to heaven from the Mount of Olives according to Acts 1:9–12.

Duration 30 minutes
2
Garden of Gethsemane

Gethsemane is a garden at the foot of the Mount of Olives in Jerusalem where, according to the four Gospels of the New Testament, Jesus underwent the agony in the garden and was arrested before his crucifixion. It is a place of great resonance in Christianity. There are several small olive groves in church property, all adjacent to each other and identified with biblical Gethsemane.

Duration 30 minutes
3
Mount Zion

Stop at Mount Zion to visit King David's Tomb, Room of Last Supper. In biblical usage, however, “Mount Zion” often means the city rather than the hill itself. ... Mount Zion is the place where Yahweh, the God of Israel, dwells (Isaiah 8:18; Psalm 74:2), the place where he is king (Isaiah 24:23) and where he has installed his king, David (Psalm 2:6). The Tomb of King David is one of the most sacred sites for the Jews. Nonetheless, according to the researchers, there is no certainty that this is in fact King David’s burial site. The bible mentions that King David was buried in the City of David, which is located at the foot of the Temple Mount. Located on an upper floor of King David's Tomb, the Room of the Last Supper, also called The Cenacle, is considered one of the holiest sites for Christianity in Jerusalem, since according to the tradition, it was the place where the last supper took place.

Duration 60 minutes
4

Via Dolorosa

Continue to the Christian Quarter. Walk along the Via Dolorosa and visit the Church of Holy Sepulchre. The Via Dolorosa is a processional route in the Old City of Jerusalem. It represents the path that Jesus would have taken, forced by the Roman soldiers, on the way to his crucifixion. Via Dolorosa (Latin for “Sorrowful Way” or “Way of Suffering”) is a narrow, stone path believed to be the route Jesus took to His Crucifixion nearly 2000 years ago. ... It is here that Christians relive and celebrate Christ's Passion, Death and Resurrection. The Via Dolorosa is filled with religion and ritual.

Duration 120 minutes
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Church of the Holy Sepulchre

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The Church of the Holy Sepulcher is the most sacred site in the world for millions of Christians. This is the site of the crucifixion, burial and resurrection of Jesus. Helena identified this place as The Calvary, where Jesus was crucified. Calvary, or Golgotha, (Aramaic: “Skull”) also called Calvary, (from Latin calva: “bald head” or “skull”), skull-shaped hill in ancient Jerusalem, the site of Jesus' crucifixion. It is referred to in all four Gospels (Matthew 27:33, Mark 15:22, Luke 23:33, and John 19:17). According to the New Testament, Jesus was crucified at a spot outside Jerusalem called Golgotha, which in Aramaic means “place of the skull.” The Latin word for skull is calvaria, and in English many Christians refer to the site of the crucifixion as Calvary.

Duration 60 minutes
6

The Cardo

Enter the Old City and walk through the Armenian and Jewish quarters to the recently excavated and restored Cardo, the Roman Road. The southern part of the Cardo, uncovered in the Jewish Quarter, was built during the reign of the emperor Justinian (527-565), as a continuation of the earlier, Roman, northern part, thus linking the two main churches of Byzantine Jerusalem the Holy Sepulcher and the Nea Church.

Duration 30 minutes
7
Western Wall

See the Jewish Wailing Wall, The Kotel. The Wailing Wall or Western Wall is an ancient limestone wall in the Old City of Jerusalem. It is a relatively small segment of a far longer ancient retaining wall, known also in its entirety as the "Western Wall". The Western Wall's holiness in Judaism is a result of its proximity to the Temple Mount. Because of the Temple Mount entry restrictions, the Wall is the holiest place where Jews are permitted to pray, though the Foundation Stone, the most sacred site in the Jewish faith, lies behind it.

Duration 30 minutes
8

Dead Sea Region

Leaving Jerusalem behind, you will drive to the Dead Sea, or “Sea of Salt.” Located in the Jordan Rift Valley between Jordan and the West Bank, it is the lowest place on earth and its high density of salt makes for a unique experience as you float on the beautiful aquamarine surface. You will stop to relax at one of the resorts on the shores of the Dead Sea and enjoy the opportunity to float while covering yourself with the mineral rich, therapeutic Dead Sea mud. Take a full benefit from the therapeutic qualities of the natural Dead Sea mud. Return transfer to pick up point.

Duration 120 minutes

The experience can be subject to change due to bad weather or unforseen circumstances. We always endeavour to give you the best possible experience.

Additional Information

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    Recommended for this tour: Comfortable walking shoes, hats, towels, sun glasses, sun screen. Modest dress and head covering are required for visiting holy sites in Jerusalem.
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    Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Provided by Compass Travel Israel

What our experts say

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    Wear modest clothing for holy sites.
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    Visit nearby Mahane Yehuda Market.
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    Bring water and snacks for the trip.
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    Apply sunscreen before Dead Sea floating.
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    Explore Old City after the tour.

More About this Experience

Introduction

The Jerusalem & Dead Sea Private Tour offers a unique and unforgettable experience, combining a visit to the holy city of Jerusalem with a relaxed and rejuvenating time at the iconic Dead Sea. This full-day tour provides an overview of Jerusalem's rich history and cultural significance, followed by the opportunity to float weightlessly on the beautiful aquamarine surface of the Dead Sea and indulge in a refreshing mud bath.

What to expect?

During this tour, expect to immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere of Jerusalem as you explore its historic sites. You will start by driving to the Mount of Olives, where you can enjoy a panoramic view of the city. Visit the Garden of Gethsemane, a place of great resonance in Christianity. Stop at Mount Zion to visit King David's Tomb and the Room of Last Supper. In the Christian Quarter, walk along the Via Dolorosa and visit the Church of the Holy Sepulcher, the most sacred site for millions of Christians. The tour also includes a visit to the Western Wall, a significant Jewish site. Finally, leave Jerusalem behind and head to the Dead Sea region. Here, you can float on the sea's unique aquamarine surface and cover yourself with the therapeutic Dead Sea mud, taking full advantage of its mineral-rich properties.

Who is this for?

This tour is perfect for those seeking a truly immersive and diverse experience in the holy land of Israel. Whether you are a history enthusiast, a religious pilgrim, or simply a traveler looking for unique adventures, this tour offers something for everyone. It caters to the interests of people of all ages and backgrounds, ensuring an inclusive experience for all.

Why book this?

Embark on this tour to gain a deeper understanding of the rich history and cultural significance of Jerusalem. You'll have the opportunity to explore its iconic landmarks, such as the Mount of Olives and the Western Wall, and experience the spiritual atmosphere of the city. In addition, the chance to float effortlessly on the Dead Sea's soothing waters and indulge in a mud bath will provide a unique and rejuvenating experience. Whether you're seeking spiritual enlightenment or simply looking to relax and unwind, this tour offers a perfect blend of cultural exploration and tranquil relaxation.

Good to know

It's important to note that this tour has a total duration of approximately 480 to 660 minutes, allowing you ample time to fully experience and absorb the wonders of Jerusalem and the Dead Sea. Comfortable walking shoes are recommended, as there will be moderate walking involved throughout the tour. Additionally, it is advisable to bring swimwear and a towel for your Dead Sea experience. Don't forget to bring along a camera to capture the stunning sights and memories of this once-in-a-lifetime journey.

Reviews

Reviews from individuals who have embarked on this tour consistently highlight the exceptional experiences and satisfaction they have encountered. Travelers praise the knowledgeable guides who provide informative and engaging narratives throughout the tour. The opportunity to witness the breathtaking views of Jerusalem from the Mount of Olives and explore the historic sites within the old city has left a lasting impression on many. The experience of floating effortlessly on the Dead Sea and indulging in a therapeutic mud bath has been described as both relaxing and invigorating. Overall, this tour has received high praise for its comprehensive itinerary, expert guidance, and the unique combination of cultural exploration and leisurely relaxation.

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