Jerusalem and Dead Sea day trip from Tel Aviv with guide

The Dead Sea is so salty you cannot sink.

A full-day sightseeing tour from Tel Aviv takes you through Jerusalem's Old City — the Western Wall, Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Via Dolorosa and the quarters where three faiths intersect — then down to the Dead Sea for a spa visit where the mineral content holds you afloat. The tour includes a professional guide in your choice of language, all entrance fees, air-conditioned transport and hotel pickup; it runs about ten hours and involves a moderate amount of walking through the city's narrow streets and stone passages.

Step-by-step itinerary

Jerusalem and Dead Sea sightseeing

• Panoramic view from Mount Scopus
• View Dome of the Rock and Temple Mount
• See Garden of Gethsemane and Church of All Nations
• Pass through Kidron Valley
• Walk Old City streets of Jerusalem
• Visit Jewish Quarter and Byzantine Cardo
• Visit Western Wall
• Visit Christian Quarter
• Walk stations of the Cross - Via Dolorosa
• Visit Church of the Holy Sepulchre
• Visit Muslim Quarter and Bazaar
• Visit and float in the Dead Sea

The Experience

The day starts with a drive from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem, where you get a panoramic view from Mount Scopus before entering the Old City. From there the route moves through the quarters and the major sites: the Dome of the Rock and Temple Mount, the Garden of Gethsemane and the Church of All Nations in the Kidron Valley, the Jewish Quarter with its Byzantine Cardo, the Western Wall, the Christian Quarter, and the Via Dolorosa — the fourteen stations of the Cross that lead to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. A guide walks you through each stop and explains what you're standing in front of.

The second half of the day shifts entirely. After the Old City, you head down to the Dead Sea, where the water's mineral density makes floating effortless — your body stays on the surface without effort. This is the therapeutic part: you can float, soak and let the salt do the work. Bring a bathing suit, towel and sun protection; the guide will point you to the water and you spend time there as you choose.

What you need to know before booking: the tour involves steady walking through the Old City's stone streets and passages, so comfortable shoes matter. Dress code is strict for the places of worship — knees and shoulders must be covered for both men and women, and shorts will get you turned away. The guide speaks English, German, Spanish or French depending on which option you select at checkout. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, and the whole day runs about ten hours.

What’s included

• Professional guide in your choice of language.
• all entrance fees to the Old City sites and the Dead Sea.
• air-conditioned vehicle for the full route.
• hotel pickup and drop-off in Tel Aviv.

Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearby

Operated by Bein Harim Ltd

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you want to see Jerusalem's major religious sites and understand their layout and meaning without navigating the Old City on your own — the guide handles the route and the history, so you focus on what you're seeing. The Dead Sea float at the end gives the day a complete arc: from the spiritual weight of the Old City to the physical ease of floating in mineral water.

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Top questions

What is the Via Dolorosa and why is it part of this tour?

The Via Dolorosa is the route through the Old City that marks the fourteen stations of the Cross, ending at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre — one of Christianity's holiest sites. The tour walks you through these stations so you understand the geography and significance of the path.

Can I swim in the Dead Sea, or just float?

You float in the Dead Sea; the salt content is so high that your body stays on the surface without any effort on your part. Most people soak, float and relax rather than swim, though you're welcome to move around in the water as you like.

How much walking is involved in the Old City?

The tour includes a moderate amount of walking through the Old City's narrow streets and stone passages. Comfortable walking shoes are essential, and the guide will set a steady pace through the quarters and between the major sites.

What should I wear to visit the places of worship?

Knees and shoulders must be covered for both men and women — no shorts, and sleeveless tops will get you refused entry. Modest, comfortable clothing that covers these areas is required for the Church of the Holy Sepulchre and other religious sites.

Is the guide included, and what languages are available?

A professional guide is included and leads the entire tour. You choose your guide's language at checkout: English, German, Spanish or French.