Jerusalem and Dead Sea Private Day Tour from Tel Aviv
Highlights
Jerusalem, Dead Sea (Israel), Tel Aviv
Private Tour
10 Hours
EASY
Description
From the top of the Mount of Olives we get a panoramic view of the Old City which we will later explore, we can see the Dome of the Rock and the many roof tops, steeples and minarets of the city.On our way down the mountain we pass the Garden of Gethsemane and drive through the Kidron Valley passed several ancient Jewish tombs.We enter the Armenian Quarter of the Old City and head towards the restored Cardo, once a busy Byzantine thoroughfare.In the Jewish Quarter we visit the Wailing Wall and see the holiest Jewish site in the world.Following the Via Dolorosa along the route Jesus took to his crucifixion at Golgotha we pass the Stations of the Cross.The Via Dolorosa leads us to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, the holiest Christian site in the Old City.Our tour of the Old City ends with a visit to the Christian and Muslim Quarter markets then we drive south through the Judean Desert.On our way we pass the city of Jericho and arrive at the Dead Sea where we can swim, relax and benefit from the rejuvenating natural minerals in the water, air and black Dead Sea mud.
Itinerary
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Jerusalem
If your time is short and you can only go to one place in Jerusalem then it has to be the Old City.Within the 16th century stone walls, the 1km² city holds Jerusalem’s top attractions.The Old City is also home to the most important Christian, Jewish and Muslim landmarks – the Church of the Holy Sepulchre; the Western Wall and Temple Mount, home to the Al-Aqsa Mosque and Dome of the Rock.Spend your time exploring the narrow lanes of the Old City.In the Armenian Quarter see the exquisitely painted ceramics; in the Christian Quarter follow the Via Dolorosa and see where Jesus was crucified; in the Muslim Quarter shop in the traditional market and in the Jewish Quarter see ancient synagogues, museums and beneath the Temple Mount walls.
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Kalia Beach
Kalia is an eco-friendly beach where environmental awareness is actively encouraged.This is done by providing special beach ashtrays; recycle bins; solar energy is used for heating the showers and glass bottled drinks are sold at the kiosk and visitors are encouraged to return them for a deposit when they have finished.There is an entrance fee of 54 ILS for Kalia Beach but this means you have the convenience of the facilities.The entrance fee allows you free use of the showers, toilets, Wi-Fi, beach chairs, and umbrellas.There is a lifeguard on duty and the beach is accessible to those with physical challenges.There are lockers where you can store your belongings for about 15 ILS and towels to rent.Kalia Beach has the Lowest Bar in the World (at the lowest point on Earth).The bar serves food and drinks on the water’s edge.
For a more substantial meal, there is a restaurant with indoor and outdoor seating.At the beach, there is a gift shop and cosmetics center that sells Dead Sea products, useful beach items, and souvenirs.There is Dead Sea mud available to smother over your skin.The mud is a natural skin mask that feeds your skin vital minerals and extracts toxins.It is possible to camp on Kalia Beach for approximately 85 ILS per person per 24 hours.If arriving with an organized tour your entrance will be included in your tour price and you will be taken all the way to the entrance.If arriving by public transport you can call Kalia Beach and arrange for a shuttle to pick you up from the public bus stop or you could walk 10 minutes to the beach.
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Dead Sea
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Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.