Jericho, Dead Sea and the Jordan River Tour
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Duration 10 hours
Approximate duration – travel time may vary due to traffic, border crossings, and stops
Duration 10 hours
Approximate duration – travel time may vary due to traffic, border crossings, and stops
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Visit Jericho — the world's oldest continuously inhabited city (founded c. 9000 BC) — then be baptised (or witness baptism) at Qasr al-Yahud on the Jordan River, the exact site where John baptised Jesus, and end with Dead Sea floating. A spiritually significant tour for Christian pilgrims. October to May only, Thursday departures from Jerusalem ($116), Tel Aviv ($126), and Herzliya ($146).
Visit Jericho — the world's oldest city — then the Jordan River baptism site at Qasr al-Yahud and the Dead Sea. October to May, Thursdays only.
Highlights
- See the Sycamore Tree of Zacchaeus — the biblical tax collector
- Explore Tel Jericho (23 settlement layers, founded ~9000 BC)
- Ascend by cable car to the Greek Orthodox Monastery on the Mount of Temptation
- Visit the Inn of the Good Samaritan
- Reach Qasr al-Yahud — the traditional Jordan River baptism site of Jesus
- Float in the Dead Sea at 430m below sea level
Included
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Licensed tour guide
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- All entrance fees
Not Included
- Food and drinks
October–May, Thursday only. Passport required. Company does not arrange priests for baptism ceremonies.
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