This unique tour takes you to the Biblical city of Jericho. See the Sycamore Tree mentioned in the Biblical tale of Zacchaeus. Stop at Elisha’s Spring that supplied Jericho with fresh water for centuries. At Tel Jericho see where the city was first established and learn how 23 previous settlements have been excavated dating back to c.9000 BC. Ride a cable car to the top of the Mount of Temptation and see the mount’s Greek Orthodox monastery. Visit Qasr el Yahud on the Jordan River where John baptized Jesus. Take an opportunity to be baptized in Jordan River’s holy waters. Finish the day at the Dead Sea where you can relax and enjoy the natural health and beauty benefits of the salt and mineral-rich Dead Sea.

Jericho Dead Sea Jordan River Tour from Herzliya INCLUDES  

• Pickup from main central pickup point from Herzliya 
•  Return transfer to your pickup point
•  All transfers in A/C vehicles according to the tour itinerary
•  Government licensed tour guide in English
•  All entrance fees to all sites visited according to the tour itinerary

Jericho Dead Sea Jordan River Tour from Herzliya ITINERARY

This Jericho, Jordan River and the 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 the 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 fresh water 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 Qasr el Yahud, a site on the Jordan River where John baptized Jesus. At Qasr 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. Relax at the Dead Sea, the lowest place on earth, around 400 meters below sea level, where the air feels different and the water is so salty you simply float.

Enjoy the fun of effortlessly floating in the mineral‑rich water, pamper yourself with a natural mud bath, and let the mineral‑packed Dead Sea mud work its magic on your skin. Return transfer to pick up point.

Jericho Dead Sea Jordan River Tour from Herzliya HIGHTLIGHTS

• Explore ancient Jericho, one of the oldest cities on Earth
• Visit the famous Biblical sycamore tree and Elisha’s Spring
• Ride up Mount of Temptation for breathtaking views
• Experience Qasr el Yahud, a sacred baptism location
• Float effortlessly in the healing waters of the Dead Sea
• Pamper in therapeutic mineral‑rich Dead Sea mud 

  General Info Notes   

• Tour duration is up to 10 hours
• Minimum of 4 people per booking required 
• Theme of this group tour is Christianity, Religious, History, Cultural, Sightseeing
• This group tour best suited to couples, families, solo travelers and faith-focused travelers
• This tour includes a reasonable amount of walking, physical rating of easy to moderate
• This tour suitable for travelers aged 4–99, with an easy to moderate physical rating 
• Lunches – each tour day includes a scheduled lunch break, giving you the option to enjoy a meal at a local restaurant, café, or food market or to bring your own lunch in advance if you prefer
• Estimated return time to Tel Aviv 18:00 / Jerusalem 19:00
• A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements. Dress code is smart casual.
• Visiting Qasr El Yahud Baptismal site, gives you opportunity to get baptized. Group stays in Qasr El Yahud for estimated 30-40 minutes. Enough time for Baptismal ceremony. We do not organize or provide baptismal services. All must be proceeded within group visit time frame.
• Baptisms are only allowed while wearing the special white robes, which can be rented or purchased on site. Swim suits must be worn under the robe.
•  The site provides spacious change facilities with showers, toilets and change rooms for your convenience. All visitors are required to change in the change facilities. Access to them is included with the rent or purchase of a baptismal kit.
• Recommended for this tour: Comfortable walking shoes, hats, sun screen and drinking water
• Free of charge reschedule 24 before the tour day. Covered by Compass Risk Free policy
• Assistance via WhatsApp  +972 58 707 66 11

Group or Private Tour Packages  – Terms and Conditions – Cancellation policy:

• Cancellation at any time 10% of the total price is nonrefundable
• Cancellation less than two months before the arrival day 50% of total price charge will be applied
• Cancellation less than a month before the arrival day 75% of total price charge will be applied
• Cancellation less than a week before the arrival day 100% of total price full charge will be applied
• Cancellation / Reschedule terms are the same
• Any unused services fully nonrefundable
• All not mentioned in includes – excluded from the tour package
• Free of charge reschedule 24 before the tour day. Covered by Compass Risk Free Policy

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