Jerusalem and Dead Sea Private Tour
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore the Western Wall in Old Jerusalem
- Float in the mineral-rich waters of the Dead Sea
- Discover ancient artifacts at the Israel Museum
- Visit the Church of the Holy Sepulchre
- Experience panoramic views from Mount of Olives
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Private transportation from Jerusalem or Tel Aviv
- Guided tour of Old Jerusalem's Western Wall
- Visit to the Dead Sea for a unique floating experience
- Meals and personal expenses
Itinerary
View the City of Jerusalem From the Mount of Olives
Walk in the Gardens of Gethseman
Pass by: Pass through the Kidron Valley
Stroll the streets of the Old City of Jerusalem
Walk through the Armenian Quarter
Walk through the Jewish Quarter
Visit the Byzantine Cardo
Visit the Western Wall
Visit the Christian Quarter
Take the path of the Cross - walk through the Via Dolorosa
Visit the Church of the Holy Sepulchre
Pass by: Travel through the Judean Desert on your way to the Dead Sea
Relax and float in the Dead Sea
Important information
Know before you book
- This is a private tour; the price is per group, not per person.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off are included from Jerusalem or Tel Aviv.
- The tour operates in English; other languages may be available upon request.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes suitable for uneven terrain.
- Bring swimwear and a towel for the Dead Sea visit.
- Carry a hat and sunscreen to protect against the sun.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Stroller Accessible
- Easy Public Transport
- Infant Seats Available
Good to know
- This itinerary is only a proposal; we can customize this private tour according to your wishes
- Modest dress is required when entering the holy sites; covered knees and shoulders
- We recommend to bring comfortable walking shoes, swimwear, water, towel and sun protection.
- On Saturday and holidays, an extra charge of $125 applies
Traveler reviews
Fabulous tour of the Jerusalem and the dead sea
Gil provided the perfect day for us. His expertise was much appreciated, and his tour of the holy city was great. We ended the day with a drive out to the Dead Sea which was a wonderful experience in itself.
One of the best private tours we have ever had. Lior was fantastic!!
Our private tour was from Ashdod to Jerusalem and the Dead Sea. This is probably the best private tour we have ever had. Lior was our tour guide and driver. Lior contacted us the evening before the o tour to introduce himself and to find out where were going to be and what we would like to do for our tour. He met us right where the shuttle bus to Gate One dropped us off. Lior was very professional and courteous. He had water bottles in the minivan for us. We started our drive for Ashdod to the Old City (about 1.5 hours). Lior pointed out points in interest on the way there and gave us a history of the area as we passed thru it. We arrived at the Old City and the road to the Jaffa Gate was closed due to the Jewish holiday of Sukkot and a huge amount to pedestrian traffic in the area. He found a parking garage close by and we walked in from there. First thing I notice was the IDF presence as well as a police presence. We felt completely safe entering and touring the Old City. Both my wife and I are late 50s to late 60s and bad knees and an injured back. Lior went at our pace, he wasn’t in a hurry to get us anywhere. We stopped for breaks and refreshments as needed. We were interested in seeing the Old City from the Jewish perspective. He catered the tour to make sure we saw everything we needed to see to make the tour complete. We stopped for lunch at a local shawarma restaurant. He knew the owner and we got great service. We had a fantastic lunch of Israeli salad, Turkish relish, shawarma, hummus, and Arabic bread. Some of the best food we have had. He showed us some shops that were all merchants that he trusts. Very reputable folks that were selling their wares without any pressure to buy. From the Old City it was off to the Dead Sea to Bob around in the water. You get about chest deep in the water and you can no longer touch the bottom. I felt like I was a bobber on a fishing line. You just can’t go down!!!! You can see Jordan for the beach. We have been in the Dead Sea from the Jordan side looking at Israel. In Jordan the tour stopped at a resort to go swimming, on this tour we went to a pay beach. I have to admit the other side was a nicer experience. I am sure that Lior did not pick the site as it was the one on the tour. I would not hesitate to book with Bein Harim again.
Unprofessional and rude
He kept trying to guide us to specific restaurants, uninformative , wasn’t friendly and left us early
Good tour of Jerusalem and Dead Sea
I took this tour from Tel Aviv. Overall it was a good tour of Jerusalem and the Dead Sea, however, I thought it was quite expensive ($131) for what it was. Our tour guide, Hava, was nice and made the tour entertaining. Two things I didn't like. One, and maybe this is common with all tour companies, is taking us to a particular souvenir shop and making it seem like we are getting a great deal or something by shopping there. It's obvious that there is some sort of kickback that the tour guide or tour company gets from the shop, so it would be better if they were upfront about it instead of trying to hide it. Second issue was the ride back to Tel Aviv. Instead of dropping everyone off at their individual hotels it would have been better to go to a central location in Tel Aviv and drop everyone off there. Otherwise it takes a lot of unnecessary time navigating through traffic, etc...
Fantastic Jerusalem/ Dead Sea - Itamar
Great experience! The tour guide Itamar expressed in a sympathetic, friendly and knowledgeable way the history/ stories around Jerusalem. It has been interesting and encouraging to listen to him. Highly recommend to do this trip.