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Jerusalem is located between the Mediteranean and the Dead Sea.  Jerusalem is considered to be one of the holiest cities to 3 religions, Abrahamic, Christianity, and Judaism.  People throughout history have been fighting to take over Jerusalem way back from biblical times.  There are many sites that are considered holy to many religions some of them are the Western Wall, the Dome of the Rock, and the Church of the Holy Sepulcher.

The Dead Sea is famous for being the lowest point on Earth.  Thousands of people flock to the Dead Sea for the curative powers of the water.  The water in the Dead Sea is 33% salt, and has many minerals.  It is too salty for any living creature to survive in, but is said to be very healthy for most ailments.  It has been considered a refuge for thousands of years.  It is said that King David use to come here to relax.


Day 1:  Pick up from Jerusalem or Tel Aviv
Panoramic overview from the Mount of Olives, overlook Jerusalem-new city and the Temple Mount Esplanade of old city. Travel along the Kidron Valley to view the Garden of Gethsemane and the walls of the city. Via the Armenian Quarter enter the Western (Wailing) Wall square via the local Bazaar to the Christian Quarter, the Stations of the Cross (Via Dolorosa) and the Church of the Holy Sepulcher – the site of the crucifixion. Walk along the 1700 year old Byzantine main street, the Cardo and the renovated Jewish Quarter. Ascend to Mt. Zion and on Saturdays - visit the Hall of Last Supper & David's tomb. Tour the new city by car to Yad Vashem.*

*Modest dress : Covered shoulders / No shorts.
No entry to Holocaust museum for children under age 10!!!.
*On Fridays, Saturdays & High Holidays - Holocaust Museum is closed. Visit instead Kind David's Tomb, Hall of Last Supper & Garden of Gethsemane.

Arrival back to your hotel at around 18:00 p.m.

Day 2:
Descend to the Judean Desert via the Inn of the Good Samaritan and a view of Jericho. Relax at one of resorts on the shore of the mineral-rich Dead Sea. Enjoy the unique experience of floating on your back in the water and rubbing therapeutic Dead Sea mud on your body. On return, overview Qumran cave 4 where the Dead Sea Scrolls were discovered.
Refreshments stop at Dead Sea mineral cosmetic factory.
Relax at the one of the resorts on the shore of mineral rich Dead Sea.
Enjoy the unique experience of floating on your back in the water;and rubbing therapeutic Dead Sea mud on your body.**

**Entrance to the spa is prohibited for children under 16 years old.
*Modest dress : Covered shoulders / No shorts.