Jerusalem Bethlehem Dead Sea tour from Dahab: Float in waters

Float in the Dead Sea, then stand at the Western Wall and Church of the Nativity in one day

A full-day tour from Dahab crosses into Israel with visa and border arrangements included, starting with a midnight pickup and a float in the Dead Sea's mineral-rich waters. The route then climbs through the Judean Desert to Jerusalem, where you see the Mount of Olives, the Western Wall, and the Church of the Holy Sepulcher, with a stop in Bethlehem at the Church of the Nativity and a Middle Eastern meal. A Russian-speaking guide leads the group. English-language departures are also available. Return to Dahab happens the same evening.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Dead Sea2h · entry included
2. Mount of Olives1h
3. Western Wall1h

Jerusalem, Bethlehem and Dead Sea tour

• Pick up from hotel at 23:00
• Transfer to Taba Border by bus
• Drive along Arava Valley to Dead Sea
• Float in Dead Sea and explore products
• Drive to Jerusalem via Qumran and Jericho
• Panoramic view from Mount of Olives
• Visit Bethlehem and Church of Nativity
• Shop and enjoy Middle Eastern meal
• Visit Wailing Wall in Jerusalem
• Walk Way of Suffering to Holy Sepulcher
• Transfer back to Taba Border and Egypt

The experience

The tour leaves your hotel at 11 p.m., giving you the night to travel by air-conditioned bus through the Arava Valley to the Dead Sea. Floating, not swimming, in water 400 meters below sea level is the physical anchor of the day: the mineral content is so high that your body stays buoyant without effort. You'll have time to shop for Dead Sea salts, mud, and skincare products before heading inland toward Jerusalem.

The drive climbs through the Judean Desert past Qumran, where the Dead Sea Scrolls were discovered, and Jericho, where you may spot Bedouin encampments along the road. Arriving in Jerusalem, the Mount of Olives gives you a panoramic introduction to the city before you descend into its quarters. You'll see the Western Wall, the last remnant of the Jewish Temple, walk the Way of Suffering through the Old City, and reach the Church of the Holy Sepulcher, where Christian tradition places the crucifixion and burial of Jesus. A detour to Bethlehem includes the Church of the Nativity (the birthplace of Jesus and a central pilgrimage site) plus a Middle Eastern meal with a free drink and time to browse souvenir shops.

Pickup from your hotel and return are included, as are your Israeli visa and Taba border tax. The guide speaks Russian on the standard departure. English-language tours run on a separate schedule. The full day ends with your return to the Taba Border and transfer back to Dahab.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and return to Dahab.
• Israeli visa and Taba border tax.
• all transfers by air-conditioned bus.
• a Russian or English-speaking guide.
• a Middle Eastern meal with a free drink in Bethlehem.
• time to float in the Dead Sea and browse Dead Sea skincare products.

Options for this experience

2 options

English languageGuide in Russian · 22:00Pickup is included, in English

Russian Language22:00Pickup is included, in English

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesMonday and ThursdayDeparts at 22:00

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (4 to 96 years) · Under 4: can't be booked

GroupUp to 38

Live guideRussian

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsNo refund if you cancel.

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Good to know

Moderate physical effort

Operated by Dahab Safari Day Tours

Is this one for you?Book this if you have one full day free and want to see Jerusalem, Bethlehem, and the Dead Sea in a single loop. Choose the Russian-language guide option if English isn't your preference, or the English departure if you need interpretation.

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Top questions

How does floating in the Dead Sea actually work if I'm not a strong swimmer?

The Dead Sea's mineral content is so dense that your body floats naturally without any effort or swimming ability required. You simply lie back and stay buoyant. The water holds you up.

What's included in the price, and what do I need to arrange myself?

Hotel pickup and return, your Israeli visa, the Taba border tax, all bus transfers, a Middle Eastern meal with a free drink, and a Russian or English-speaking guide are all included. You don't arrange the border crossing or transportation yourself.

Is there time to actually swim and spend time at the Dead Sea, or is it just a quick stop?

The itinerary includes time to float, shop for Dead Sea products, and explore the natural beauty of the area, though the exact duration depends on the group's pace and the overall day's schedule.

What's the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem, and why is it on this tour?

The Church of the Nativity marks the birthplace of Jesus and is the central pilgrimage destination for Christians worldwide. It's a major stop on this tour because of its religious and historical significance to the holy sites you're visiting.

Do I need a passport, and how does the visa work if I'm traveling from Egypt?

Yes, you need a valid passport. Your Israeli visa is arranged and included in the tour price. The operator handles it as part of the booking. The Taba Border crossing tax is also covered.

What time do I get back to Dahab, and is the schedule flexible if I want to spend more time in Jerusalem?

The tour returns the same evening after visiting all sites and crossing back through Taba. The itinerary is set. This is a full-day loop rather than an overnight stay, so additional time in Jerusalem would require a separate booking.