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From Tel Aviv: Jerusalem, Dead Sea & Bethlehem Full-Day Tour

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    From Tel Aviv: Jerusalem, Dead Sea & Bethlehem Full-Day Tour

    3.8

    619 reviews

    From £72.55 per person

    See the highlights of Jerusalem and Bethlehem on a private or shared day trip from Tel Aviv, and immerse yourself in the extraordinary history of some of the holiest places on earth. Float in the Dead Sea and benefit from its healing properties.

    About this activity

    Free cancellation
    Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
    Covid-19 precautions
    Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
    Mobile ticketing
    Use your phone or print your voucher
    Duration 1 day
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    Live tour guide
    English

    Experience

    Itinerary
    18.5 hours

    • Tel Aviv

    • 1.5 hours

    • Old City, Jerusalem (photo stop, guided tour)

    • 30 minutes

    • Church of The Nativity (guided tour, photo stop)

    • 1.5 hours

    • Dead Sea (free time, photo stop)

    • 2 hours

    • Tel Aviv

    Meeting point
    Main stop
    Highlights
    • See the highlights of the Old City of Jerusalem, such as the Via Dolorosa and Wailing Wall
    • Take a mud bath in the healing waters of the Dead Sea
    • Discover the birthplace of Jesus at the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem
    • Descend below sea level to the lowest place on Earth as you drive through the Judean Desert
    • Visit the Church of the Sepulchre
    Full description
    Explore the holiest cities on earth, either in a shared or private, customizable tour. Starting from Tel Aviv at 6:30 AM, travel to three of Israel's highlights. Start your guided tour in the "City of Gold." Visit Jerusalem's Old City including the Via Dolorosa and the Church of the Sepulchre. Explore local Markets, Byzantine Cardo, and Western Wall.  Next, embark on a tour of Bethlehem and witness the Church of the Nativity, the city where Jesus Christ was born. Those who are not interested in Bethlehem can instead opt to enjoy free time in Jerusalem while others explore Bethlehem. In the afternoon, begin heading east through the Judean Desert. Enjoy a journey to the Dead Sea, the lowest point on earth and savor bathing and floating upon the therapeutic waters. At 4:30 PM leave the Dead Sea and return to Tel Aviv. Arrival should be around 7:00 PM.
    Includes
    • Transportation
    • Tour of Bethlehem and Jerusalem
    • English-speaking guide
    • Entrance fees to Dead Sea Beach
    • Short video presentation about the Dead Sea
    • Tips
    • Lunch
    Covid-19 precautions
    Safety measures in place
    • The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
    Traveler requirements
    • Masks are required while indoors
    • You must present either proof of full vaccination, proof of a Covid-19 infection in the past 6 months, or a negative test taken no more than 24 hours before the activity starts
    • You are required to bring and wear a mask
    • All participants must also bring a valid form of ID (e.g. passport, driver's license, identity card, student card, etc)

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    Meeting point

    Israeli Textile Center, Kaufmann Street 2 (Corner of Shenkar & Kaufman St), at 6:30 AM. Arrive 15 minutes before the activity starts.

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    Important information

    What to bring

    • Swimwear
    • Sunglasses
    • Sun hat
    • Sunscreen
    • Camera

    Know before you go

    • This tour is available every day with guaranteed departures
    • Modest clothing is recommended for this tour
    • The tour of Bethlehem is optional - guests may also enjoy free time in Jerusalem
    • There will be time for lunch (not included) at the Dead Sea or during free time in Jerusalem
    • The tour includes optional visits to souvenir shops in Bethlehem and Jerusalem
    Customer reviews

    Overall rating

    3.8 /5

    based on 619 reviews

    Review summary

    • Guide
      4/5
    • Transportation
      4.2/5
    • Value for money
      3.7/5
    • Safety
      4.3/5

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    It was an amazing experience! The trip it's worth every penny. Everything was well organised, they were at the pickup spot in time, and we left Tel Aviv at the scheduled time. We had 3 guides all through the day! First one from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem, second one (Allan) in Jerusalem and one lady in Bethlehem! The first 2 were outstanding, especially Allan! He is very knowledgeable, funny and smart! He took us into a story of Jerusalem 500 - 2000 years ago! The places we saw are also very interesting and full of history and spirituality! If I would have to point minuses of the trip, those would be the fact that the time in Bethleem was very short, the guide (lady) even though she was nice and full of good intentions, didn't speak a good English and seemed in a hectic rush. Also, another minus is the fact that being a lot to see for one day, it gives you the feeling that you are always running between objectives.

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    1 February 2020

    Ramona Verified booking

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    We had amazing tour guide for the first half of the day in Jerusalem, Sivan Dadush went next mile to show us the most of the city in such a limited time! highly recommended! it was great to see the most important for us Jerusalem, Bethlehem and dead sea in one day! travelling out of season and group was only 10 people to then only 4 of us! Great deal, great experience!

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    16 January 2020

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    Piotr – United Kingdom Verified booking

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    Jerusalem and the Dead Sea were brilliant. Bethlehem wasn't so good. Didn't get to see anything there. We should of spent more time in Jerusalem visiting the markets etc. Also there was no toilet on the bus. You're not on there for hours, but you never know! It's an early start, and you didn't stop for lunch until 1 pm so we took sandwiches and ate on the bus.

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    11 December 2019

    Claire – United Kingdom Verified booking

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