Day Trip to Jerusalem and Dead Sea

Journey to the most sacred region on earth with our foundational 26-hour Day Trip to Jerusalem and Dead Sea. Operating daily during all months of the year, this deeply moving inter-border expedition is designed for travelers aged 3 and up who want to explore landmarks holy to the three major Abrahamic religions: Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. To handle cross-border customs, security checkpoints, and group movements seamlessly, availability is capped at 30 participants per trip. Accompanied by a professional, Russian-speaking tour guide, you will travel across the Sinai, transition through Israel, and step directly into thousands of years of living history.

Your pilgrimage begins at 20:00 PM with an evening pickup from your Sharm El Sheikh hotel lobby, driving north to the Taba border crossing. After crossing into Eilat, you will travel along the scenic Arava Valley to reach the Dead Sea—the deepest point on earth at more than 400 meters below sea level. Here, you will spend 1 to 1.5 hours experiencing the marvelous sensation of effortlessly floating in waters saturated with therapeutic minerals. You will also have time to explore the seaside shops to browse natural beauty products like organic muds, salts, and facial masks. Re-boarding the coach, you will ascend toward the Holy City, passing the historic Qumran site (where the Dead Sea Scrolls were discovered), the Judean Valley, the ancient city of Jericho, and nomadic Bedouin tribes scattered along the Judean Desert.

Upon arriving in Jerusalem, you will take in a stunning panoramic introduction to the cityscape from the summit of the Mount of Olives. From there, you will enter the Old City to stand before the historic Wailing Wall, the last remaining vestige of the Second Jewish Temple. Next, you will walk through the bustling lanes of the Arab Market and trace the footsteps of the “Way of Suffering” (Via Dolorosa) to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, venerated as the site of Jesus’ crucifixion and burial. The tour then heads to the city of Bethlehem, where you will browse traditional olive-wood souvenir shops and enjoy a satisfying open-buffet lunch. Afterward, you will tour the iconic Church of the Nativity, the central pilgrimage site marking the birthplace of Jesus Christ. Before returning, you will glimpse modern landmarks like the Knesset building, which houses Israel’s Parliament. Finally, you will drive back down to the Eilat border, cross back into Taba, and transfer smoothly to your hotel by 23:30 PM the following day.