from Tel Aviv/Jerusalem/Herzliya/: Jerusalem & Dead Sea Tour
Old City of Akko, Sharm El Sheikh
Experience two of Israel's most famous highlights in one day. Discover the Mount of Olives and the Old City of Jerusalem and relax with a mud bath and swim in the salty waters of the Dead Sea.
Jerusalem and Dead Sea Guided Day Tour from Sharm El Sheikh
This full-day tour from Sharm El Sheikh explores Jerusalem's historical sites and offers a visit to the Dead Sea, suitable for history and nature enthusiasts.
Highlights
- Explore Jerusalem's Old City with a guided walking tour
- Visit key religious sites including the Western Wall and Church of the Holy Sepulcher
- Enjoy the natural setting of the Dead Sea, the lowest place on Earth
- Experience floating in the salty waters and apply mineral-rich Dead Sea mud
Description
The tour begins on Mount Scopus with panoramic views over Jerusalem, highlighting landmarks such as the Garden of Gethsemane and the Church of All Nations. Travel through Jerusalem’s scenic landscape towards the Old City, entering via Zion Gate.
Inside the 500-year-old walls, visit the Armenian Quarter and the ancient Jewish Quarter. See the excavated Byzantine Cardo, a column-lined street dating back 1,500 years. The tour continues to the Western Wall, a significant remnant of the Second Temple, sacred to Jewish heritage.
Follow the Via Dolorosa, tracing Jesus’s path to crucifixion, arriving at the Church of the Holy Sepulcher. Explore its chapels and biblical sites including the Stone of Unction and Christ’s burial tomb. Enjoy a lunch break before strolling through the Old City bazaar.
Depart the Old City and drive through desert scenery with views of Jericho. Pause at the sea level marker before descending to the Dead Sea, located 430 meters below sea level. Spend time relaxing on the beach, floating in the water, and applying therapeutic Dead Sea mud. The tour concludes after your visit to the Dead Sea.
Includes
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off service
- Licensed tour guide
- Transportation by air-conditioned vehicle
- Entrance fees to attractions
Excludes
- Food and drinks
Important Information
- A valid passport is required
- Guaranteed departure
- The tour involves a moderate amount of walking; comfortable walking shoes are recommended
- Bring hats, bathing suits, towels, and sun protection for the Dead Sea visit
- Transfer to the Dead Sea shore may sometimes be without a guide
- Modest dress is required at holy sites: cover knees and shoulders
Cancellation Policy
Free cancellation is available up to 24 hours before the tour start time.
For the best experience, book in advance and bring appropriate sun protection and swimwear for the Dead Sea.
