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Israel Package Tours

Jerusalem and Dead Sea 3 Day Tour

3 days
Pickup: Tel Aviv, Jerusalem
4.4/5 company rating on TourRadar

Duration3 days
Starts07:15 AM, hotel pickup
GuideEnglish
Group sizeUp to 45 travelers
CancellationNon-refundable: this tour includes pre-paid hotel nights.

Overview

Three days is the right amount of time to see Jerusalem properly and still float in the Dead Sea, and that is exactly what this Jerusalem and Dead Sea 3 day tour is built around. You walk the Old City from the Western Wall to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, head below the streets in the City of David, and trace the last days of Jesus from the Mount of Olives. On the first afternoon you also drop through the Judean Desert to the lowest point on Earth for a swim and a mud treatment.

Day 1 opens with the view from the Mount of Olives, then crosses the Cardo, the Western Wall and the Via Dolorosa before driving down to a Dead Sea beach. Day 2 is Jewish and biblical Jerusalem, with King David's Tomb on Mount Zion, the Four Sephardic Synagogues, the Herodian mansions and the ancient water system of the City of David. Day 3 follows the Gospel story from the Chapel of the Ascension and Gethsemane to the Pools of Bethesda and the start of the Way of the Cross.

This Jerusalem and Dead Sea 3 day tour suits first-time visitors, couples, families with kids aged 4 and up, and faith travelers who want depth without rushing. Jerusalem has layers from King David to the Crusaders, and three guided days let you take them one at a time. The Dead Sea afternoon adds a real break from the stone streets, and two hotel nights mean you never spend a whole evening on the road.

Pickup is from your hotel in Tel Aviv at around 07:15 or in Jerusalem at around 08:30, and you are dropped back at your hotel in either city after day 3. You stay 2 nights in tourist class hotels with breakfast, named on your booking voucher. Choose a double, triple or single room, and the booking form shows the exact per person price for your date, room type and pickup city. Because the hotel nights are pre-paid, the Jerusalem and Dead Sea 3 day tour is non-refundable. Short on time? Look at the Jerusalem, Masada and Dead Sea 2 day tour, spend a slow day on the Dead Sea relaxation tour, or compare all 3 to 5 day Israel tours. Pick an open date on the calendar and reserve your seats today.

Highlights

Three fully guided days with a licensed English-speaking guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off in Tel Aviv or Jerusalem
Panoramic view of the Old City from the Mount of Olives
The Western Wall, the Cardo and the Church of the Holy Sepulchre
A swim and mud treatment in the Dead Sea, the lowest point on Earth
King David's Tomb and the Four Sephardic Synagogues
Herodian mansions and the 3,000-year-old City of David
Gethsemane, Dominus Flevit and the Pools of Bethesda
2 nights in tourist class hotels with breakfast

Itinerary & route

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Numbers match the itinerary below. Solid lines are walking legs, dashed lines are drives. Map is for orientation only.

Day 1Old City Highlights and the Dead Sea
1

07:15 AMHotel pickup in Tel Aviv or Jerusalem
Pickup from Tel Aviv hotels is at around 07:15, and from Jerusalem hotels at around 08:30. Pickups can start 30 to 60 minutes earlier, and we confirm your exact time the day before. Keep your passport with you, since you will need it during the tour.
2

MorningMount of Olives and the Kidron Valley
The first stop is the classic lookout on the Mount of Olives, with the golden Dome of the Rock and the Old City rooftops spread out below. On the way down you pass the Garden of Gethsemane, the Church of All Nations and the ancient tombs of Zechariah and Absalom in the Kidron Valley.
3

Late morningZion Gate, the Cardo and the Western Wall
Enter the UNESCO-listed Old City through Zion Gate and cross the Armenian Quarter to the Cardo, the Byzantine main street where old Crusader shop fronts now hold modern stores. In the Jewish Quarter you reach the Western Wall, the holiest place of prayer for Jews, where you can leave a written note between the stones.
4

AfternoonVia Dolorosa, the Holy Sepulchre and the markets
Walk the Via Dolorosa past the Stations of the Cross to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, which holds the last five stations, Golgotha and the tomb of Jesus. You leave through the Christian and Muslim Quarter markets, a good spot for souvenirs and a glass of fresh orange juice.
5

Late afternoonFloat in the Dead Sea
Drive east through the Judean Desert, past the sea level marker and the oasis city of Jericho, down to the Dead Sea. The water is about ten times saltier than the ocean, so you float without trying. Cover yourself in the black mineral mud, rinse off in the sea and enjoy the warm desert air.
EveningOvernight at your tourist class hotel
Check in to your tourist class hotel, which is named on your booking voucher. Dinner is not included, so the evening is yours to rest or explore. Breakfast is served the next morning before day 2.
Day 2City of David and Underground Jerusalem
6

MorningPickup from your hotel and King David's Tomb
After breakfast you are picked up from your hotel and drive along the Kidron Valley to Mount Zion. Inside King David's Tomb a velvet cloth embroidered with a lyre and crown covers the cenotaph, and men and women pray in separate sections.
7

Late morningThe Four Sephardic Synagogues and the Broad Wall
Through Zion Gate you enter the Jewish Quarter and visit the Four Sephardic Synagogues, built in the 17th and 18th centuries and restored after 1967. Nearby you see the foundations of a 2,700-year-old city wall from the time of King Hezekiah, and the Cardo excavations still in progress.
8

MiddayHerodian mansions and the Western Wall
Step below today's streets into 2,000-year-old Herodian mansions, where the original mosaic floors and ritual baths are still clear to see. They give a vivid picture of how wealthy families lived in the days of the Second Temple. You then return to the Western Wall for a second, quieter visit.
9

AfternoonCity of David and the Gihon Spring
Leave the Old City through Dung Gate to the excavations of the City of David, the 3,000-year-old heart of biblical Jerusalem. Your guide explains how the Canaanites and later King Hezekiah cut tunnels to bring water inside the walls. The visit ends at the Gihon Spring, where the Bible says Solomon was anointed king.
EveningOvernight at your tourist class hotel
Return to your tourist class hotel for a free evening. Breakfast is included the next morning, and you are picked up again for the final day.
Day 3In the Footsteps of Jesus
10

MorningPickup and the Chapel of the Ascension
Day 3 begins at the top of the Mount of Olives in the small Chapel of the Ascension, where a stone is said to hold the last footprint of Jesus. Next door, the Pater Noster church shows the Lord's Prayer on tiles in more than a hundred languages.
11

Mid-morningDominus Flevit and the Garden of Gethsemane
Walk down to Dominus Flevit, the teardrop-shaped chapel where Jesus wept over Jerusalem, and look at the Old City through its altar window. At the foot of the hill you reach the ancient olive trees of Gethsemane and the Church of All Nations, where Jesus prayed before his arrest.
12

MiddayPools of Bethesda, Saint Anne and the Lithostrotos
Enter through Lions' Gate to see the Pools of Bethesda and the Crusader Church of Saint Anne, honored as the birthplace of Mary. Under the Sisters of Zion convent you see a Second Temple era cistern and the Roman paving stones linked to the trial of Jesus. From here you set off along the Via Dolorosa.
13

EveningDrop-off at your hotel in Tel Aviv or Jerusalem
The tour ends in the Old City and you ride back in the air-conditioned vehicle. You are dropped off at your hotel in Tel Aviv or Jerusalem with three full days of Jerusalem and the Dead Sea behind you.

What's included

Included

Hotel pickup and drop-off in Tel Aviv or Jerusalem
Professional licensed English-speaking guide on all three days
Air-conditioned vehicle
2 nights in tourist class hotels
Breakfast on days 2 and 3
Free time to float and swim at the Dead Sea

Not included

Lunches and dinners
Drinks and snacks
Optional Dead Sea spa treatments
Tips for the guide and driver
Personal expenses and travel insurance

Pickup & meeting point

Tel AvivFrom $510 per adult
JerusalemFrom $510 per adult

You choose your pickup city when you book. We confirm the exact pickup time and place by email or WhatsApp the day before the tour.

Tour ends with: Drop-off at your hotel in Tel Aviv or Jerusalem

Know before you go

Pickup and Start Time

Pickup is from your hotel in Tel Aviv at around 07:15 or in Jerusalem at around 08:30. Pickups can start 30 to 60 minutes earlier, and we confirm the exact time the day before. On days 2 and 3 you are collected from your tour hotel after breakfast.

Accommodation

2 nights in tourist class hotels with breakfast. Hotel names and locations are confirmed on your booking voucher. Bring a compact overnight bag, since luggage space in the vehicle is limited.

Rooms and Prices

Prices are per person and depend on room type: double room (2 or more travelers), triple room (3 or more travelers) or single room (solo travelers or anyone who wants their own room). There is one price category, so children pay the same per person rate. The booking form shows the exact price for your date, room type and pickup city.

What to Bring

Valid passport (needed every day)
Comfortable closed walking shoes
Hat, sunscreen and a refillable water bottle
Swimsuit, towel and water shoes for the Dead Sea
Light scarf or shawl for holy sites
Overnight bag and personal items
Cash for lunch and tips

Dress Code

Men and women must cover knees and shoulders at churches, the Western Wall, King David's Tomb and some museums. Please do not wear shorts on the Jerusalem days, and keep a cover-up handy after your Dead Sea swim.

Physical Requirements

Moderate walking every day over uneven stone streets, slopes and steps, including steep paths on the Mount of Olives and in the City of David. Do not shave on the morning of the Dead Sea visit, and keep the water away from your eyes.

Age and Children

Not suitable for children under 4. Children aged 4 and up pay the same per person rate as adults.

Language

Every day is guided in English by a professional licensed guide.

Cancellation Policy

Non-refundable, because the package includes pre-paid hotel nights. Date changes may be possible on request, subject to availability, so please contact us as early as you can.

Cancellation policy

When you cancel	Cancellation fee
Any time after booking, or no-show	100% fee (no refund)

This tour includes flights or accommodation that are booked for you as soon as you book, so it is non-refundable, including no-shows. Border and visa fees are also non-refundable once paid. We strongly recommend travel insurance that covers trip cancellation. If we cancel or materially change the tour, you can choose an alternative date, a credit or a full refund. Read the booking terms.

Frequently asked questions

What does the Jerusalem and Dead Sea 3 day tour price include?

The price covers hotel pickup and drop-off in Tel Aviv or Jerusalem, a licensed English-speaking guide on all three days, an air-conditioned vehicle, 2 nights in tourist class hotels and breakfast on days 2 and 3. You pay per person, and the rate depends on your room: a double room for 2 or more travelers, a triple room for 3 or more, or a single room if you travel solo or want your own room. Children pay the same per person rate as adults. The booking form shows the exact price for your date, room type and pickup city.

What time is pickup, and from which cities?

You choose Tel Aviv or Jerusalem when you book. Pickup from Tel Aviv hotels is usually around 07:15 and from Jerusalem hotels around 08:30. Pickups can start 30 to 60 minutes earlier, and we confirm your exact time the day before. On days 2 and 3 you are picked up from your tour hotel after breakfast.

Where do I stay for the two nights?

You spend 2 nights in tourist class hotels with breakfast. The hotel names and addresses are confirmed on your booking voucher. Dinners are not included, so your evenings are free.

Can I cancel or change my date?

This package is non-refundable, because the hotel nights are paid in advance as soon as you book. If your plans change, contact us and we will try to move you to another date, subject to availability.

Which days does the tour depart?

The tour departs on set days of the week, and open dates change through the year. Check the booking calendar on this page for the dates available right now.

Do I need my passport, and is there a dress code?

Yes. Carry a valid passport every day, since you may be asked for it at checkpoints. Churches, the Western Wall, King David's Tomb and some museums need modest dress, so cover knees and shoulders. Shorts are not allowed at holy sites, and you may be refused entry if you are not covered.

How much walking is involved?

Expect a fair amount of walking every day on uneven stone streets, slopes and steps. The City of David and the Mount of Olives both include steep sections. Good walking shoes and a normal level of fitness are all you need.

Can children join this tour?

Yes, children aged 4 and up are welcome. The tour is not suitable for children under 4. Kids pay the same per person rate as adults, and the Dead Sea afternoon is a fun break for them.

Which meals are included?

Breakfast at the hotel on days 2 and 3 is included. Lunches, dinners and drinks are not, so bring cash or a card for food during the day.

What should I bring?

Bring your passport, comfortable closed shoes, a hat, sunscreen and a water bottle. For the Dead Sea pack a swimsuit, a towel and water shoes, plus a light scarf for churches, an overnight bag and some cash for lunch and tips.

Why book with Booking-Tours

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Licensed local guidesSmall details, good pacing and real stories at every stop.
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