Jerusalem and Dead Sea Tour: Old City and spa in one day

Ten stops across Jerusalem's holiest quarters, then weightless in mineral water

A full-day guided tour of Jerusalem's Old City and the Dead Sea with a professional guide in your choice of language, hotel pickup, entrance fees and air-conditioned transport. The itinerary moves through Mount Scopus, the Dome of the Rock, the Garden of Gethsemane, the Western Wall, the Via Dolorosa and the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, then descends to the Dead Sea for a float. The tour covers ten hours and suits all fitness levels. Dress code requires knees and shoulders covered for places of worship.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Dome of the Rockpassing by
2. Garden of Gethsemanepassing by
3. Church of All Nationspassing by
4. Kidron Valleypassing by
5. Old City of Jerusalem2h
6. Jewish Quarter40m
7. Western Wall20m
8. Christian Quarter30m
9. Via Dolorosa40m
10. Church of the Holy Sepulchre30m
11. Dead Sea2h · entry included

Jerusalem sightseeing and Dead Sea visit

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

The experience

You start from your hotel and drive to Mount Scopus for a panoramic view of the Old City before entering its quarters. The guide leads you through the Jewish Quarter and its Byzantine Cardo, past the Western Wall, then into the Christian Quarter where you walk the Via Dolorosa, the fourteen stations of the Cross, and reach the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. Between these, you pass through the Kidron Valley and spend time in the Garden of Gethsemane and the Church of All Nations. The Muslim Quarter and its bazaar round out the morning in the Old City itself.

After the Old City, the tour descends to the Dead Sea, where you float in water so mineral-dense that your body stays on the surface without effort. Bring a bathing suit, towel and sun protection. The mineral content stings if it reaches your eyes. This is the lowest point on Earth and the most saline body of water outside the Red Sea, so the float itself is the main event: no swimming required, just the physics of it.

Your guide speaks English, Spanish, French or German depending on which option you book at checkout. The vehicle is air-conditioned, hotel pickup and drop-off are included, and all entrance fees to the sites are paid upfront, so you move through the day without stopping at ticket windows. Comfortable walking shoes are essential. The Old City's streets are stone and uneven, and you'll cover a reasonable distance on foot across the ten hours.

What’s included

• Professional guide in English, Spanish, French or German.
• entrance fees to all sites.
• air-conditioned vehicle.
• hotel pickup and drop-off.
• float in the Dead Sea.

Options for this experience

4 options

Trip in EnglishAvailable from 1 Jan 2027Highlights of Israel day trip: Jerusalem and the Dead Sea, with an English-speaking guide, pickup is included

Trip in FrenchAvailable from 2 Jan 2027Highlights of Israel day trip: Jerusalem and the Dead Sea, with a French-speaking guide, includes pickup

Trip in GermanAvailable from 6 Jan 2027Highlights of Israel day trip: Jerusalem and the Dead Sea, with a German-speaking guide, pickup is included

Trip in SpanishAvailable from 1 Jan 2027Highlights of Israel day trip: Jerusalem and the Dead Sea, with a Spanish-speaking guide, includes pickup

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

Before you book

Days and timesNext departure: 1 Jan 2027

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AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (4 to 11 years) · Under 4: can't be booked

GroupUp to 40 · max 9 per booking

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French and German

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 2 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearby

Operated by Bein Harim Ltd

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you're visiting Jerusalem for the first time or have only a day to see the major holy sites: the guide's knowledge of the Old City's layout and history means you cover ten significant stops without getting lost in the maze of streets. The Dead Sea float at the end gives you a completely different experience in the same day, so you're not choosing between the two.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French and German.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 11 years). Children under 4 can't be included in the booking.

What should I wear to visit the holy sites in Jerusalem's Old City?

Knees and shoulders must be covered for both men and women at places of worship and selected museums. Shorts are not permitted. Refusal of entry is possible if you don't meet the dress code, so plan long pants or skirts and shirts with sleeves.

How much time do I spend actually in the Dead Sea?

The itinerary includes a visit to float in the Dead Sea, though the exact duration isn't specified in the tour details. Bring a bathing suit, towel and sun protection, and plan to spend meaningful time in the water rather than a quick dip.

What's included in the price, and what do I need to pay separately?

The tour includes a professional guide, all entrance fees to the sites, air-conditioned transport and hotel pickup and drop-off. Food, drinks and gratuities are not included, so bring water and plan for a meal break or bring snacks.

Will I navigate the Old City on my own, or does the guide stay with the group?

A professional guide leads the entire tour, handling the route through all ten sites in the Old City and explaining the significance of each quarter and landmark. You don't navigate alone or choose your own path.

What is the Dome of the Rock, and can I enter it?

The Dome of the Rock is a shrine on the Temple Mount, one of Islam's holiest sites. The itinerary includes a view of it and the Temple Mount from outside. Entry restrictions apply and are not part of this tour.