Drive through the Judean desert to the dead sea. Roadside view of Qumeran caves (visit not included) where the dead sea scrolls were found; Visit a dead sea cosmetic products shop. Stop for relaxation at one of the resorts on the shores of the dead sea; Enjoy the opportunity to float in the unsinkable dead sea and cover yourself with the mineral rich, therapeutic dead sea mud. Return to point of departure.
Descend to the Judean Desert and view the Inn of the Good Samaritan. Enter Jericho - the oldest city in the world. Visit the mound of Ancient Jericho where 25 ancient cities were uncovered. Stop at Zacheaus Sycamore and overview the Palace of Hisham. Tour ends at 13.00 in the Old city of Jerusalem.
Disfruta de un día entero en la ciudad santa de Jerusalén con esta visita guiada que te acercará a los lugares más importantes de esta ciudad histórica. El itinerario incluye la visita al monte de los Olivos, la entrada a la Ciudad Vieja, donde podrás ver el Muro de las Lamentaciones, la excursión por el barrio cristiano, un paseo por la Vía Dolorosa y también la visita a la iglesia del Santo Sepulcro. En Nueva Jerusalén pasaremos por la Knéset y el Yad Vashem, la institución oficial israelí constituida en memoria de las víctimas del Holocausto.
El monte de los Olivos ofrece unas vistas panorámicas sobre la ciudad. Su nombre se debe a los huertos de olivos que en otros tiempos cubrían sus tierras, y en él también podemos encontrar un cementerio judío de hace más de tres mil años. Nos dirigiremos hacia la Ciudad Vieja para que observes de cerca el Muro de las Lamentaciones, o Kotel. Con una altura de casi veinte metros, este vestigio del Templo de Jerusalén es algo digno de ver. En el barrio cristiano visitaremos su principal atracción, la iglesia del Santo Sepulcro. Aquí es donde se piensa que Jesús fue crucificado y sepultado. Camina por la Vía Dolorosa, por donde se cree que Jesús cargó con la cruz de camino a su crucifixión. Una vez en Nueva Jerusalén visitaremos la Knéset, o el parlamento de Israel, y nos tomaremos un momento de reflexión en el Yad Vashem, que conmemora las víctimas del Holocausto.
Drive along the coastal road to Caesarea, the ancient Roman capital and port; enjoy a walking tour of the theatre and the archaeological ruins and excavations. Continue to Megiddo national park, also known as Armageddon; learn the impressive history of the site that served as a battle field from Egyptian through Assyrian and Israeli times. Admire the fascinating view of Jezreel Valley.
Onto Haifa for a scenic view of the City, the Port and the magnificent Bahai Gardens and Shrine. Drive to Acre, the Old City recognized by UNESCO as world heritage site and walk through the market, the mosque and the old port. Visit the remarkable underground Crusader City and crypt and learn about their fascinating history and culture.
Depart Tel Aviv via the judean hills to the Dead Sea, the lowest place on earth; Roadside view of Qumeran caves (visit not included) where the Dead Sea scrolls were found; Visit a Dead Sea cosmetic products shop. Drive along the shores of the Dead Sea to Massada where you will learn about the heroic story of the Jewish fighters.
Ascend by cable car and tour the mountain fortress built by King Herod, where the zealots of the first century made their last stand against the Romans. Visit the remains of the walls, palace, synagogue, water cisterns, mosaic floors, roman baths and other findings. Descend by cable car. Continue to the Dead Sea and enjoy the unique opportunity to float in the Dead Sea and cover yourself with the mineral rich mud that many believe has its therapeutic effects.
Return to point of departure.
Drive via the Judean Desert to the Dead Sea area. Visit Massada, the fortress of King Herod and the last stronghold of the Zealots. Continue along the shores of the Dead Sea (the lowest point on earth) to Ein Gedi Spa to enjoy its therapeutic qualities as the rich mineral hot springs, the therapeutic mud and to enjoy the unique experience of floating on the rich mineral water of the Dead Sea.
Points of interest/ itinerary:
Judean Desert, Inn off the good, Samaritan, Jericho, Masada, Ein Gedi.
Conducimos a través de la carretera costera a Cesarea para visitar las ruinas Romanas y de Crusader. Atravesaremos Haifa para disfrutar de la vista panorámica de la bahía. Continuaremos a través de Nahariya a Rosh Hanikra para conocer la frontera de Líbano y visitar las Grutas. Volveremos a lo largo de la costa del Mediterráneo a Acre para visitar la ciudad subterránea de Crusader y la cripta. Paseo por el casco antiguo para ver el Mercado Oriental, la mezquita árabe y el antiguo puerto. Retorno al punto de partida.
Start with an overview of Jerusalem looking down at the Old City and the Temple Mount. See Mount of Olives , the Garden of Gethsemane and the monumental burial tombs while driving along the Kidron Valley.Transfer drive through the Judean desert, passing Jericho, to the northern coast of the Dead Sea to swim and float in the mineral rich waters and enjoy a mud bath.
Our day begins at the Mount of Olives with a breathtaking panoramic view over Jerusalem then we continue on to the Byzantine Cardo, an ancient main road which runs through the Jewish Quarter of the Old City of Jerusalem. We take a look at the Wailing Wall (Kotel) and then follow the sacred route Jesus took carrying his cross along the Way of Sorrows (Via Dolorosa). We stop as several of the Stations of the Cross and reach the Basilica of the Holy Sepulchre where Jesus was crucified and where his burial tomb is located. We take a stroll through the bazaars of the Christian and Moslem Quarters and then depart Jerusalem and make our way to Bethlehem.
Our main focus in Bethlehem is the Church of the Nativity where Jesus was born, we also visit Saint Catherine Church, the Milk Grotto where Mary nursed baby Jesus and Shepherds Fields where "Shepherds watched their flocks by night…"
Descend to the Judean Desert via the Inn of theGood Samaritan and view of Jericho. Relax at one of resorts on the shore of the mineral-rich Dead Sea. Enjoy the unique experience of floating on your back in the water and rubbing therapeutic Dead Sea mud on your body. On return, overview Qumran caves where the Dead Sea Scrolls were discovered.
Rejuvenate yourself with a relaxing and therapeutic visit to the Dead Sea. Enjoy the mineral rich waters, revitalizing air and the natural face mask and body rub of the Dead Sea black mud!
This tour includes two day tours and an overnight stay in B&B accommodation. Take in the view of Jerusalem from the Mt. of Olives, enter the Old City walking through the Jewish Quarter, see the Western Wall, follow the Via Dolorosa to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre then do some shopping in the Christian and Muslim Quarter markets. Go below sea level to the lowest point on Earth, the Dead Sea. Spend the day relaxing on the beach, taking a mud bath and swimming in the therapeutic mineral-rich water..