This Jerusalem & Dead Sea Tour blends Jerusalem’s sacred and modern highlights with a journey to the historic fortress of Masada and the unique Dead Sea. Explore the Old City’s iconic sites, including the Western Wall and Church of the Holy Sepulchre, and wander through the vibrant Jewish, Christian, Muslim, and Armenian quarters. Visit the Mount of Olives, Israel Museum’s Dead Sea Scrolls, and Yad Vashem for a blend of history and reflection. Experience modern Jerusalem through Mahane Yehuda Market, the Knesset, and the picturesque neighborhood of Ein Karem to visit the Church of St. John the Baptist. Conclude with a trip to Masada, a UNESCO-listed mountaintop fortress, and float in the mineral-rich waters of the Dead Sea, the lowest point on Earth.

Important: For flights arriving in Israel between 23:00 PM & 06:00 AM, a mandatory

transfer supplement of USD 75 per passenger will apply. For individual passengers the mandatory supplement is USD $150

Please message us directly if you are interested in a private tour version of this tour.

Notes on Private Supplement:

- Tours with 14 or less passengers may have a guide/driver.

- Departure dates are the same as the Regular tour

dates.

- Visit to Bethlehem included (with lunch).

Arrival at Ben Gurion Airport. Transfer to Jerusalem. Accommodation in

Jerusalem. Dinner not included.

After breakfast, departure to the Mount of Olives for a magnificent view of the

city. Continue to the Garden of Gethsemane and the Church of All Nations.

Proceed to the Old City to visit the Western Wall. Then, walk the Via Dolorosa to

the site of Jesus’ crucifixion and the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. Visit Mount

Zion, where the Tomb of King David, the Cenacle (site of the Last Supper),

and the Dormition Abbey are located. Continue to the western part of the city

to visit the Mahane Yehuda Market, Jerusalem’s most famous market, where

you can experience a true variety of Israeli cuisine. The market’s main charm,

in addition to its products, is the intercultural atmosphere in its bustling stalls.

Accommodation in Jerusalem. Dinner not included.

Optional Night Out of the Sound and Light Show at the Tower of

David: 4,000 years of Jerusalem’s history are reflected in a fascinating

audiovisual show, illuminated by impressive virtual reality images

projected onto the walls of the Tower of David complex. This can be

done on Monday or Tuesday, depending on availability.

After breakfast, drive to the Temple Mount (visit per possibility). Continue to

the Shrine of the Book at the Israel Museum, where the Dead Sea Scrolls are

displayed, and view the Model of Jerusalem in Jesus’ time. Panoramic tour of

the New City and the Knesset (Israeli Parliament). Proceed to the picturesque

neighborhood of Ein Karem to visit the Church of St. John the Baptist. Continue

to Yad Vashem, the Holocaust Museum and Memorial. Accommodation in

Jerusalem. Dinner not included.

Optional Bethlehem*: Visit Bethlehem with lunch (included), visit the

Church of the Nativity, the Grotto of the Nativity, and the 14-pointed

Star (the site of Jesus’ birth). Return to Jerusalem.

Note: It is highly recommended to book the Optional Bethlehem tour at

least a week in advance.

After breakfast, depart for the Dead Sea region, one of the lowest places in the

world. Ascend by cable car to Masada, the last stronghold of the Jews in their

struggle against the Romans. Visit the excavations, Herod’s Palace, and the

Ancient Synagogue. We will have free time to enjoy a swim in the therapeutic

waters of the Dead Sea. Dinner and accommodation at the Dead Sea.

After breakfast. Spa at the Dead Sea hotel and use of its indoor and outdoor

facilities (treatments not included). Dinner and accommodation at the Dead

Sea.

After breakfast, transfer to Ben Gurion Airport at the designated time for

departure.