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Jericho, Jordan River and Dead Sea Guided Tour
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Guided Tour to Jericho, Jordan River and Dead Sea Tour ,Zaccheus Sycamore tree, Mt. of Temptation, Swim in the Dead Sea. Pickup and Drop off from hotels at :Jerusalem,Tel Aviv, Netanya and Herzliya
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- Live guide
- Pick-up service
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Available Every Thursday Only
Tour Description:
This tour begins with a drive through the hills of the Judean Desert descending south from Jerusalem down winding mountain roads until we are below sea level.
On route, we will see the Inn of the Good Samaritan, where Jesus set his famous parable. You will also get to stop at the sign indicating Sea Level. From here there are stunning views across the desert.
The tour takes you to the ancient city of Jericho located at the northern end of the Dead Sea.
This desert oasis city is the lowest city in the world and is said to be the oldest continually inhabited city in the world.
The Old Testament tells us of the walls of Jericho which fell when Joshua’s troops marched around the walls for seven days. Jericho also features in the Book of Mark when Jesus healed a blind man as he left the city.
Entering Jericho the tour takes you to the site of another Biblical event. We see the famous sycamore tree which Zacchaeus climbed to get a better view of Jesus as he entered the city surrounded by followers.
Leaving Jericho the tour takes you to the Mount of Temptation which overlooks Jericho. This is said to be where Jesus retreated to meditate in the wilderness. While here the Devil tried to tempt Jesus to forsake God (Matthew 4:8).
Halfway up the side of this 366-meter high peak the Greek Orthodox Monastery of the Temptation clings to the cliffs. A cable car takes you up to the top of the mount where you can tour the monastery and enjoy the breathtaking panoramic views of the desert and the Dead Sea.
The next stop is at the authentic site of Jesus’ baptism. Qasr el Yahud or the Castle of the Jews is on the River Jordan not far from Jericho. This is also thought to have been the place where the Israelites crossed the Jordan into the Promised Land and where the Prophet Elijah ascended to heaven. Here you may have the opportunity to be baptized in the Jordan River.
The last stop on this tour is at the Dead Sea. You are taken to one of the best Dead Sea beaches where you can relax and enjoy the benefits of the Dead Sea’s natural minerals. With the Dead Sea’s high saline content you can float on the water. Also, try smothering your skin with the black Dead Sea mud for a natural health and beauty treatment.
At the end of the day, after seeing and experiencing once-in-a-lifetime sites the tour returns you to the pick-up point.
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What To Expect
This Jericho Jordan River and Dead Sea tour operates from October to May and takes visitors to a number of stunning locations. All highlights mentioned here are visited on this tour but not necessarily in this order.
The Jericho Jordan River and Dead Sea Tour visits the city of Jericho, one of the oldest cities in the world. Jericho features in the Bible where Joshua and his troops caused the city walls to fall in the Battle of Jericho. In the Book of Luke Zacchaeus climbs a sycamore tree to see Jesus over the crowds that had come out to greet him as he entered Jericho.
On this tour, we visit the ancient sycamore tree that features in this Biblical story. While in Jericho the tour visits Elisha’s Spring. This spring supplied the city with freshwater over the course of thousands of years. Without the spring people would not have been able to survive in this harsh environment. Just 2 km from Jericho is the archaeological mound of Tel Jericho, the site of the original Jericho settlement. Archaeologists have uncovered 23 layers from previous settlements in Jericho dating back to 9000 BC. One of the most fascinating finds is a Neolithic watchtower dated c. 8000 BC. The tour continues to Mount of Temptation where the devil tried to tempt Jesus to forsake God. On the mount a Greek Orthodox monastery seems to defy gravity clinging precariously to the cliffs. You’ll get to go up to the top of the mount by cable car and take in the stunning views. This tour includes Qaser el Yahud, a site on the Jordan River where John baptized Jesus. At Qaser el Yahud the Jordan River has been made accessible to visitors who want to be baptized here. This is also where the Israelites may have crossed the Jordan into the Promised Land.
To end off a perfect day the tour takes you to the Dead Sea. Here you can float in the water that is 8.5 times saltier than the ocean; lather your skin with mineral-rich Dead Sea mud and soak up the sun on the beach.
Remarks:
Recommended to bring hats, bathing suit, towels, sun protection.
Passport compulsory for visit to Jericho.
Tour requires 2 minimum number of participants.
Additional Information
The tour includes:
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off service
- A fully qualified and licensed tour guide
- Transport by air-conditioned vehicle
- Entrance fees
The tour does not include:
- Food and drinks
Notes:
- Recommended to bring hats, bathing suit, towels, sun protection
- Passport compulsory for visit to Jericho
- Tour requires minimum number of participants
- It is possible to have pick ups/ drop offs in different cities. However, we do not disperse to specific drop off locations
Cancellation Policy
- Cancellation fee of 4% charged for notification up to 2 days in advance.
- Cancellation fee of 25% charged for notification up to 1 days in advance.
- Cancellation fee of 100% charged for notification on the day of the tour.
- Non Show - 100% Cancellation fees
Remarks
Remarks:
Recommended to bring hats, bathing suit, towels, sun protection.
Passport compulsory for visit to Jericho.
Tour requires 2 minimum number of participants.
Additional Information
The tour includes:
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off service
- A fully qualified and licensed tour guide
- Transport by air-conditioned vehicle
- Entrance fees
The tour does not include:
- Food and drinks
Notes:
- Recommended to bring hats, bathing suit, towels, sun protection
- Passport compulsory for visit to Jericho
- Tour requires minimum number of participants
- It is possible to have pick ups/ drop offs in different cities. However, we do not disperse to specific drop off locations
Cancellation Policy
- Cancellation fee of 4% charged for notification up to 2 days in advance.
- Cancellation fee of 25% charged for notification up to 1 days in advance.
- Cancellation fee of 100% charged for notification on the day of the tour.
- Non Show - 100% Cancellation fees
