Judean Desert Safari Jeep Tour from Jerusalem or Tel Aviv | La Vacanza Travel

Judean Desert Safari Jeep Tour from Jerusalem or Tel Aviv

Duration: 10 hours
Destination: Israel, Tel Aviv District, Tel Aviv
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  • 10 hours
  • Tel Aviv
  • E-Voucher
  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

Judean Desert Safari Experience in Israel

Descend to the Judean Desert via the Inn of the Good Samaritan, and view caves at Qumran. Meet the desert vehicle and drive to Metsuke Dragot, where we enter the desert with overview of Murabat wadi and the caves. Thereafter drive through the Wadi, the mountains, and view spectacular typical desert vegetation and landscape. End the tour with a swim in the Dead Sea. Late lunch stop for snacks/sandwiches on Dead Sea shore.

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• Judean Desert and the Dead Sea Day Tour
• Switch vehicles to a 4X4 jeep and head into the desert.
• View the Qumran Caves, where the Dead Sea Scrolls were found
• Hotel pick up and drop-off
• Includes all entrance fees

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Judaean Desert

We drive south of Jerusalem descending through the Biblical wilderness.

Duration: 3 hours

Pass By: The Good Samaritan Museum, Road 1, between Jerusalem and Jericho, Jericho Palestinian Territories

On the way we pass the Inn of the Good Samaritan, site of the Biblical parable.

Stop At: Sea Level 0, Ras Salem, Jerusalem 9710700 Israel

We continue our descent passing the point indicating that we are now descending beneath "sea level".

Duration: 15 minutes

Pass By: Jericho, Jericho, West Bank

From here we can see the Biblical city of Jericho in the distance. Jericho is one of the oldest continually inhabited cities in the world and most known it as the city conquered by Joshua, when his troops circled the city walls causing them to fall.

Pass By: Qumran Caves, Wadi Qumran Palestinian Territories

We pass Qumran, a site famed for the discovery of the Dead Sea Scrolls. The 2,000 year old parchments bearing the Old Testament were discovered in caves near Qumran.
At this point we transfer to a 4X4 jeep which is suitable to the rough desert terrain. We take an exciting ride through the desert up steep inclines, down ravines and over sand and rock.

Pass By: Metzoke Dragot, Metzoke Dragot, Dead Sea Region

With our adrenaline pumping we reach the Cliffs of Dragot where we can look down on the Dragot River. This river only flows where there are winter flash floods.


Pass By: Wadi Murabba'at, Metzoke Dragot Israel

We also see the Murbaat Caves with their fascinating square entrances. The Murbaat Caves were explored in the 50s and artifacts from the Chalcolithic era and Bronze era were found. Also discovered in the caves were documents dating back to the 2nd century. One of the texts was penned by the revered Rabbi Shimon Bar Kochba who led the revolt. One of the most important discoveries was a set of tefilin (phylactery). This confirmed that the Jewish traditional tefilin prayer ritual dates back thousands of years.

Stop At: Dead Sea, Israel

We end our adventure by washing away the dust of the desert and cooling off in the Dead Sea. We change into our bathing suits and float in the mineral rich water which is 35% salt. We can also use nature's natural face mask, the Dead Sea black mud, and lather it on our faces and bodies to benefit from the mud's therapeutic qualities.

Duration: 2 hours

Inclusions
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Professional guide
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Includes all entrance fees
  • Entry/Admission - Dead Sea

Exclusions
  • Food and drinks.
  • Insurance.
  • Full lunch is NOT included; Recommend you bring water and sandwiches
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • This tour operates with a minimum of 4 participants
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 40 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Departure Point

Traveler pickup is offered


Departure Time

06:40 AM

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Duration

10 hours


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