2 Days - Jerusalem,Bethlehem,Massada,Dead Sea (Group tour, Daily)

Day 1: tour begins with a panoramic view of Jerusalem. Continue along the Kidron valley, view of Mt.of Olives, the Garden of Gathsemane, the south wall excavations and the City of David.

Enter the Old city of Jerusalem for a walking tour, view of the Armenian quarter, visit the Jewish quarter, see the Cardo, the Western (Wailing) Wall, view of the Temple Mt., proceed through the Moslem quarter along the Via Dolorosa (The Stations of the Cross) to the Christian quarter, visit the Church of the Holy Sepulchre.

Drive to the city of Bethlehem located in the Judean hills south of Jerusalem, passing Rachel's tomb on the way, we arrive in the center of Bethlehem, visit the Manger square, the church of Nativity situated on the traditional site of Christ's birthplace. Enjoy the view of the Shepherd's field situated east of Bethlehem. On our way back we make a stop at a souvenirs shop. Overnight in Jerusalem.

Day 2: drive eastward through the Wilderness of Judea, see the Bedouin settlements along the way, passing by the Inn of the Good Samaritan descending to the lowest point on earth - the Dead Sea, 400 Meters below sea level. Proceed south along the Dead Sea west coast, view of Qumeran and its caves where the famous Dead Sea scrolls were found, the oasis of Ein Gedi, arrive at Mt. Massada. 

Ascend by the cable car to the mount, enjoy the breathtaking view of the wilderness, tour the impressive ruins of the great fortress established by king Herod the great over 2000 years ago, which later on became the last stronghold of the Jewish rebels against the Roman empire (73 AD). See the walls, the palaces, the storerooms, the Roman bath House, the old synagogue, the Roman encampments and the ramp.

Descend by the cable car and travel to a nearby beach of the Dead Sea - stop for a swim in its therapeutic waters, experience the black mud and enjoy these amazing feeings of floating on the water. Return to hotel in Jerusalem or Tel Aviv area.