Jerusalem, Massada & Dead Sea Tour 3-Day

Highlights / General details

Wednesday (tour starts from Jerusalem) - Jerusalem: The Old City Start the day with a magnificent panoramic view from Mount of Olives. Drive to the Old city; Visit the tomb of King David and the room of last Supper on Mt. Zion. Enter the walled city and walk through the newly restored Jewish quarter. Visit the Roman Cardo, the Herodian quarter and continue to the Western Wall. Walk along the Via Dolorosa to the church of the Holy Sepulcher. Continue to Bethlehem*; view Rachel’s tomb and proceed to visit the Church of Nativity and manger’s square. Overnight in Jerusalem.

Thursday - Jerusalem: The New City Drive to the Israel museum; visit the Shrine of the book where the Dead Sea Scrolls are housed and the miniature model of Jerusalem as it was during the second temple period ; Proceed for a tour at the Knesset , Israel’s parliament . Continue to visit Mount Herzl cemetery and Yad Vashem, the memorial to the Holocaust. Visit Mea Shearim, the ultra-orthodox neighborhood in Jerusalem and learn about their unique lifestyle. In the evening enjoy a middle eastern dinner followed by the spectacular “sound & light” show* at the Tower of David museum. (weather conditions permitting).Overnight in Jerusalem.

Friday - Qumran / Masada / Dead Sea Drive through the Judean Desert to the Dead Sea, the lowest point on earth, almost 1300 feet (400 meters) below sea level. Stop at Qumran to visit the site where the Dead Sea Scrolls were found. Drive along the shores of the Dead Sea to Masada. Ascend by cable car and tour the ancient fortress where the Zealots made their last stand against the Romans before committing mass suicide in 73 AD. Descend by cable car. Continue to the Dead Sea ; Cover yourself with the mineral rich mud and experience a swim in the Dead Sea* that many believe has its therapeutic effects (*weather permitting). Return to Jerusalem (tour ends in Jerusalem).

Points of Interest: A wide view of the Old and New city of Jerusalem; Massada Fortress; Palace of Herods; Judean Desert; Swim in the Dead Sea.

Inclusion

Entrance fees; Pickup and drop off: Jerusalem Hotels; 2 nights’ accommodation in a 4 stars hotel in Jerusalem; Deluxe buses with air condition; Licensed Guide during tour.

Exclusion

Meals and Beverages; Optional Gratuities.

Hours of operation

Departure every Wednesday from Jerusalem and ending in Jerusalem on Friday (evening). Pickup from 6:30am-7:20am.

Duration

3 Days/ 2 Nights

Location Pickup from Tel Aviv Hotels at 7:20am.

Location

Pickup from Tel Aviv Hotels at 7:20am.

Policies Passports are required. This tour requires a minimum of two passengers to operate. Tour is also operated in Spanish, German and French. Contact us for further information. Complete information, including local telephone numbers at your destination, will be included on your Confirmation Voucher. Modest dress (no shorts or sleeveless shirts) and head covering is required for visiting holy places.

All information requested must be supplied or booking is subject to automatic cancellation