There is probably no city in the world that has more historical and spiritual significance than Jerusalem, being considered sacred by Christianity, Judaism and Islam. No visit to Israel would be complete without seeing the Old City of Jerusalem.

In this one day tour, we'll show you some of the most important sites in Old Jerusalem and let you absorb Jerusalem's unique history, culture and atmosphere accompanied by our experienced government-licensed tour guides.

After that, you'll enjoy some stunning views of the Judean Desert followed by a pampering visit to the Ein Gedi Spa where you can bathe in spring water world famous for its therapeutic properties or "float" in the Dead Sea, the lowest point on earth .

To book this tour, please select a date on the calendar to the right.  

Additional Information

Children under the age of 5 years are not accepted. 

After being picked up from your hotel in a luxury air-conditioned coach, your first stop will be a breathtaking panoramic view of Jerusalem. You will be able to see from your vantage point the Old City with its four quarters - Jewish, Christian, Muslim and Armenian,  the Mount of Olives, where Jesus stood when he wept over Jerusalem, the Al-Aqsa Mosque, where Muslims believe Mohammad was transported to from the Sacred Mosque in Mecca during the Night Journey, as well as the Western (Wailing) Wall, the last remaining outer wall of Solomon's Temple. 

After you have spent some time taking in Jerusalem's breathtaking view, you will be taken to the Old City where you will commence a walking tour which includes Mount Zion (which contains Dormition Abbey, King David's Tomb and the Room of the Last Supper), the Cardo (the paved Roman avenue), Via Dolorosa (the path Jesus walked while carrying the Cross to the place of his Crucifixion), the Church of the Holy Sepulchre (where the Crucifixion and Resurrection took place) and the Western (Wailing) Wall.

After lunch (which can be bought at restaurants in the vicinity), your will set off to the Ein Gedi Spa, near the Ein Gedi hot springs, which boasts six pools of thermo-mineral spring water with healing properties found nowhere else in the world. Also on offer are mud treatments, massages and shopping.

You will also be given the opportunity to "swim", or rather "float" on the water of the Dead Sea - the lowest place on earth - that is world renowned for its therapeutic benefits.

On the way back to your pick up point, your coach will pass by Jericho, the lowest and possibly the oldest city in the world and the Qumran caves, where the Dead Sea scrolls were discovered. 

Things To Bring

- Printed Voucher

- Tours of holy sites require modest attire (no shorts or mini-skirts, please bring a scarf to cover shoulders and head)

- Comfortable walking shoes

- Sunscreen, sunglasses, and hats are recommended on all tours

- Video/Photo camera

- Swimwear and towel 

Inclusions

- Transportation to and from your hotel

- You will be accompanied at all times by a bilingual licensed tour guide who speaks English and a second language. If you wish to request a specific second language please contact us on info@thingstodoisrael.com to check availability

- Entrance fee to the Ein Gedi Spa

Exclusions

- Lunch (bring your own or purchase at a restaurant in the vicinity)

- Spa treatments (massages etc.)

Cancellation Policy

No charge is incurred if you wish to change your reservation to a different day, so long as you provide notice of not less than 24 hours before the original tour date.

If you wish to cancel your reservation, please notify us not less than 24 hours before the start of the tour. A handling charge of USD 7 per booking (regardless of the number of participants) will be deducted.

Notification of less than 24 hours will incur a cancellation fee of 100%, as will a "no-show" on the day of the tour.

Please note that charges for the tour will appear under "Israel ITicketing" on your credit card statement.

Departs

Monday, Thursday and Saturday

Unavailable Dates

Passover (19 & 25 April 2011), Rosh Hashana (29 & 30 September 2011) and Yom Kippur (7 & 8 October 2011)

Pickup/Departure

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IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ON THE DAY OF THE TOUR, PLEASE CONTACT THE TOUR OPERATOR (RENT-A-GUIDE) DIRECTLY ON +972-3-5166699
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*Note that pick-up times vary depending upon the hotel location and traffic, and the exact pick up time will be within 20 minutes of the times stated below. Please wait in your hotel lobby for pick-up at the following times:

06:30 Netanya Hotels
07:00 Herzliya Hotels
07:20 Tel Aviv Hotels
09:00 Jerusalem Hotels

Drop-Off

Return between approx. 5:00pm - 7:00pm at the hotel pick-up.

Additional Locations

Dead Sea, Israel