The Dead Sea, Jordan River & Jericho Private Tour
Private full-day tour to Jericho, the Jordan River and the Dead Sea with a licensed guide: ancient Jericho, the Qasr al-Yahud baptism site and a float at the Dead Sea.
Description
The Dead Sea, Jordan River and Jericho private tour is a full day journey from Jerusalem or Bethlehem through the Judean Desert to the lowest point on earth, combining ancient history, biblical sites, and desert scenery with a licensed guide and a private vehicle.
- Judean Desert drive
- Sea Level mark stop
- Old City of Jericho (Tel Es-Sultan)
- Mount of Temptation (cable car optional)
- Sycamore Tree
- Jordan River
- Dead Sea
This private tour begins with hotel or apartment pickup around 9:30 and a scenic ride through the Judean Desert. A short stop at the Sea Level mark gives you time to take in the desert view, with a chance to photograph camels. Continuing down toward the lowest point on earth, you visit the Old City of Jericho, also known as Tel Es-Sultan and historically called Ancient Jericho, regarded as one of the oldest known towns with ruins dating back roughly 10,000 years. From there the route reaches the Mount of Temptation, the mountain where Jesus is believed to have fasted for forty days, with a monastery set into the cliffside that welcomes both men and women. The cable car ride up the mountain is optional.
The tour then moves to the new city of Jericho, near the center of which stands the tree believed to be the biblical Sycamore that Zacchaeus climbed to see Jesus. The day continues to the Jordan River, where John the Baptist is said to have baptized Jesus, before finishing at the Dead Sea. The itinerary is a proposal and can be customized to your wishes, and all timings are approximate. With the Tel Aviv pickup option, drop off at Ben Gurion Airport after the tour is possible.
Highlights
- Old City of Jericho (Tel Es-Sultan), one of the oldest known towns
- Mount of Temptation and its cliffside monastery
- Jordan River, traditional site of the baptism of Jesus
- Float and relax at the Dead Sea, the lowest point on earth
- Sea Level mark stop with desert views and camels
- Private vehicle with a licensed Ministry of Tourism guide
Includes
Important information
Know before you go
- Bring your passport and keep your valuables close to you at all times.
- This itinerary is a proposal and can be customized to your wishes, so contact us for details.
- All timings are approximate.
- A change of vehicle is required during the tour.
Who this tour is for
- Travelers who want to combine Jericho, the Jordan River, and the Dead Sea in one private day.
- Christian pilgrims interested in the Mount of Temptation, the Sycamore Tree, and the Jordan River.
- Visitors who prefer a private vehicle and a flexible, customizable itinerary.
- Small private groups of up to 19 people.
Good to know
- A valid passport and a B/2 entry visa (Israel entry permit) are required .
- Modest dress is required for church visits, covered shoulders and knees .
- The tour runs about 9 to 11 hours and operates on all days of the week.
- Guiding is provided in English only.
- With the Jerusalem option you are returned to your Jerusalem hotel or apartment, and timing may vary with traffic and conditions.
- Private tour, your own group only (no other travelers join).
Frequently asked questions
Do you pick up from the hotel?
Is a guide included?
Do I need my passport?
Is lunch included?
Can the itinerary be customized?
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