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- Tour number: 2010
Tour Type
Private Daily Tour
Duration
One-day
Departure days
Every Day
Languages
English, French, Spanish, Russian, German
Tour Schedule
Tour on Map
This is a private jeep tour through the Judean Desert. Your day will start at the Inn of the Good Samaritan. Next you will stop at a viewpoint with aspects across the region. From here you can view the Qumran Caves where the Dead Sea Scrolls were discovered. Transfer to Jeeps and let the fun begin. Descend deep into the desert and enjoy its landscape up close. Visit the Metsuke Dragot, and the caves around the Murabat Wadi, believed to be where the rebels hid during the Bar Kochba revolt. Drive to Michvar, a breathtaking landscape between two cliffs, and then onto Mount Hassason for another observation point.
Take a short break making herbal teas and finally stop for lunch and a swim at the Dead Sea. Enjoy floating in the waters and covering your body in the mineral rich muds. From here, return to your hotel, exhilarated but relaxed.
Sites During the Tour
Highlights
Personalize your tour to suit your own interests. Our expert tour advisers will help you plan out the perfect trip
Meet your private tour guide at your hotel or private address
Travel in comfort with an air-conditioned and well equipped vehicle
Switch to a jeep and drive into the heart of the desert
Stop at the Dead Sea and float in its waters. Rub the mineral rich muds on your body and rejuvenate your skin
Language Schedule
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Pickup Places and Prices
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From
Tel Aviv
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Up to 3 persons
$791
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Up to 6 persons
$844
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Up to 10 persons
$858
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From
Jerusalem
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Up to 3 persons
$660
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Up to 6 persons
$714
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Up to 10 persons
$727
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From
Herzliya
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Up to 3 persons
$878
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Up to 6 persons
$931
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Up to 10 persons
$944
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From
Netanya
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Up to 3 persons
$934
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Up to 6 persons
$987
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Up to 10 persons
$1000
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Travelers Reviews
What To Expect
Your private tour to the Judean Desert starts with a drive from your hotel to the Inn of the Good Samaritan, which was only recently opened to the public, and holds a mosaic museum alongside an archaeological park of Byzantium ruins and artifacts. As you descend further into the desert you will stop at an observation point from where you will take in spectacular views of the region and see the Qumran Caves, where the Dead Sea Scrolls were discovered. At this point the jeep will meet you and the real fun can begin. Taking this safari in the Judean Desert you will explore the landscape close up, going first to Metsuke Dragot, the Murabat Wadi and Caves. In the 1950’s a great many artifacts were found leading archeologists to believe this was where the rebels hid during the Bar Kochba revolt. Continuing on your exhilarating drive with your personal guide you will reach Michvar. This is a striking landscape between two steep cliffs.
Driving on to Mount Hassason, where you will reach another viewpoint with more breathtaking desert views. Take a short break for some herbal tea prepared by your private guide. Learn how to make the teas yourself with herbs grown locally. Your final stop on the tour will be to have lunch on the shores if the Dead Sea, followed by a swim in its waters, where you can experience the amazing floating sensation due to the high levels of salt there. Once you’ve finished your swim you can then cover your bodies in the mineral rich muds. Finish your Judean Desert custom tour here and return to your hotel feeling relaxed.
Additional Information
The tour includes:
- Pick-up and drop-off services at your hotel or private address
- A fully qualified and licensed private tour guide
The tour does not include:
- Entrance fees
- Parking and toll roads
- Food and drinks
Notes:
- This itinerary is only a proposal; we can customize this private tour according to your wish
- On Saturday and holidays, an extra charge of $125 applies
- Recommended to bring along: Comfortable walking shoes, hats, bathing suit, towels, sun protection
Cancellation Policy
- Cancellation fee of 4% charged for notification up to 3 days in advance.
- Cancellation fee of 25% charged for notification up to 2 days in advance.
- Cancellation fee of 100% charged for notification less then 1 days.
- Non Show - 100% Cancellation fees
FAQ
What is a private tour?
Our private tours are the most exclusive way to travel in Israel. You get a private car and a tour guide that will customize the tour to your interest and your schedule.
What does the price include?
The price includes a private car and attached tour guide which will pick you up from wherever you are staying (hotel or apartment) and return you to the same location. The trip is limited to 10 hours ($40 for every extra hour). Find full information under the "Additional Information" area of each tour.
What isn’t included in the price?
The price of a Private Tour does not include entrance fees, food and drinks, parking or toll roads. Find full information under the "Additional Information" area of each tour.
Can I plan the trip to do what I want to do?
Yes, the mentioned itinerary is only a proposal; we can customize this private tour according to your wish. Please note that if, due to the changes, the trip’s length increases to over 10 hours, you will be required to pay $40 for every extra hour.
What languages are the Private Tours offered in?
Nearly all languages. However, it is advisable to book in advance tours in languages that aren’t English, Spanish, Russian, German or French. Plus, in certain instances, a tour guide in a language not mentioned above may incur an additional fee ($30-100 – depending on the language and the tour).
Do I have to tip my guide?
You don’t have to, but it is appreciated by the tour guide as a sign of your satisfaction for the services he has provided.
Where can I be picked up from?
As this is tailor-made for you only, we can pick you up from any point in Jerusalem, Tel Aviv district, Netanya and Herzliya.
Are there discounts for children or students?
Sorry but no :(
Will I have time to buy souvenirs during the tour?
Sure, just ask the guide.
Can I change the date of my tour, or cancel my order?
We, at Bein Harim Tourism, understand that plans can change, so you can change dates, cancel, or change your pick up point at any time. Please make note that cancellation fees will be charged subject to cancellation policy as indicated on the tour page and confirmation email.
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