Judean Desert Safari from Tel Aviv

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Full-day Judean Desert adventure from Tel Aviv
• 02 Travel through the biblical wilderness toward the Dead Sea
• 03 See the Qumran caves where the Dead Sea Scrolls were found
• 04 Switch to a 4X4 for an off-road desert ride
• 05 Visit the Dragot Cliffs and Wadi Murbaat area
• 06 Learn about the history of the Murbaat Caves
• 07 Float in the mineral-rich waters of the Dead Sea
• 08 Enjoy Dead Sea black mud at the end of the day

Discover the dramatic landscapes of the Judean Desert on a full-day adventure from Tel Aviv, combining desert scenery, biblical history, and time to unwind at the Dead Sea. Travel south through the wilderness, passing landmarks such as the Inn of the Good Samaritan and the Qumran caves, where the Dead Sea Scrolls were found.

Then switch to a 4X4 vehicle for an off-road journey across rugged desert terrain, climbing to the Dragot Cliffs and exploring the area around Wadi Murbaat and the Murbaat Caves. After the adventure, end the day with a float in the mineral-rich waters of the Dead Sea and the chance to enjoy its famous black mud.

Discover the dramatic landscapes of the Judean Desert on a full-day adventure from Tel Aviv, combining desert scenery, biblical history, and time to unwind at the Dead Sea.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 10 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Tel Aviv, Dead Sea (Israel)

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

The Dead Sea

Metzoke Dragot

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Hotel Pickup

Know before you go

• PASSPORT REQUIRED
• DRESS CODE
• Modest dress: Covered shoulders/ No shorts is required for the holy sites.
• Change of vehicle required for transfers of pick up / drop off destinations to save time, avoid traffic and delay.
• There might be some delay (up to 20 minutes) due to traffic or other operational issues.
• This tour is subject to Palestinian authority regulations.
• Passport compulsory
• Recommended good walking shoes, hat & water.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Pickup service provided in Tel Aviv-Yafo.

Tour start

Pickup service provided in Tel Aviv-Yafo.

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.