Itinerary
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Pass By: Harei Yehuda, Israel
Depart from Tel Aviv with professional guide to the Judean desert, the rugged wilderness in the heart of Israel to the Dead Sea, the lowest place on earth.
Pass By: The Good Samaritan Museum, Road 1, between Jerusalem and Jericho, Jericho Palestinian Territories
We begin out journey by taking the route down from Jerusalem descending below sea level through the Biblical wilderness towards the Dead Sea. On the way we can see the Inn of the Good Samaritan and stop on route to look out across the desert as we pass the point marking "sea level".
Stop At: Masada National Park, Masada 8698000 Israel
We reach the shores of the Dead Sea encrusted with white salt and follow the shoreline towards Masada. Although it's possible to climb the ancient Snake Path up Masada as the Romans did 2000 years ago, we take the convenient cable car up to the mountain top plateau.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Herod's Palace (Herodium), Masada 1243500 Israel
It was here that King Herod built a fortified palace complete with every convenience. Herod had built a swimming pool, water cisterns, two palaces, store rooms and even a synagogue.
Duration: 1 hour
Pass By: En Gedi Nature Reserve, Route 90 Road 90 Israel
Heading back to the Dead Sea we pass the desert oasis of Ein Gedi where there is lush foliage and gorgeous waterfalls and where David hid from angry King Saul.
Pass By: Qumran Caves, Wadi Qumran Palestinian Territories
We also pass by Qumran were the 2,000 year old Dead Sea Scrolls were discovered in a number of hillside caves.
Stop At: Dead Sea Region, Dead Sea Region
To end off a perfect day we stop at the Dead Sea, the lowest point on Earth and a contender for the title of one of the Seven Wonders of the World. People come from across the globe to enjoy the therapeutic mineral rich waters. And don't worry if you don't know how to swim, the high salt content will keep you afloat.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Pass By: Jericho, Jericho, West Bank
Afterward, return to your coach and pass the ancient city of Jericho as you travel back to Tel Aviv, where your trip ends at your hotel.