Day trip to the Dead Sea, Jerusalem and Bethlehem from Hurghada

Tour Details:

We will meet you at your hotel in Hurghada; You will recognize our driver by the sign with your name in his hands. He will take you to the airport, from where you will take a flight to Sinai. Our representative will be waiting at the airport to head to the Israeli border, to the so-called Holy Land. Now your way will lie through the Arabian Valley to the city of Elat,  to the Dead Sea. Here you will make a stop for about 90 minutes to relax for a while and swim in the sea. The Dead Sea is a salt lake located in the west of Israel, the water level of which is 400 meters below the level of the world’s oceans. It is the lowest piece of land on Earth. Due to the high salt content (about 33%), no animal or mammal can live in this water. But it is very useful for the human body. Try it  The water easily keeps you on its surface!

If you plan to swim in the Dead Sea, don’t forget to bring your bathing gear.

After this break, you’ll head to Jerusalem,  the holy city where three great monotheistic religions intersect: Judaism (the place where the religion of the Jewish people’s ancestors originated 3,000 years ago), Christianity (the place where Jesus spent his last days, was crucified, resurrected and ascended to heaven) and Islam (the place where the Prophet Muhammad visited during his overnight journey).

First of all, you will visit the Mount of Olives, known not only as a religious site, but also as a Jewish cemetery, which is more than 3,000 years old and where about 150,000 graves are located. From the observation deck you can enjoy a fantastic panoramic view of both the entire city and some of its famous landmarks.

And now your journey through the holy places of Jerusalem begins.

Remember that you will visit places that are considered holy for believing Christians, Jews, and Muslims.

We ask our tourists (men and women) to show respect and dress appropriately in clothing that covers at least the knees and shoulders. Thank you

First of all, we will show you the Western Wall, also known as  the Western Wall, which is located at the foot of the Temple Mount. It is a small piece of the most important sanctuary for all Jews, the Second Temple, which was destroyed during the war with the Romans in 70 AD. Since then, this place has been a holy place for pilgrimage for all Jewish believers. Every year,  about a million people with prayer and hope for God’s support, they leave notes with wishes in the cracks of this wall.

If the entrance to the Temple Mount is open on the day of your visit, then you will definitely climb up to see the Rock Dome Mosque, which is one of the main shrines for Muslims. To date, its complete reconstruction has been completed, and the magnificent monument with shiny gilded domes is the hallmark of Jerusalem. You will also see the Al-Aqsa Mosque, the most important mosque in Jerusalem and the third most important mosque in the world.

Remember that the entrance to the Rock Dome and Al-Aqsa Mosques is allowed for tourists only with a special permit from the city administration.

Therefore, unfortunately, you will only be able to see them from the outside.

We will continue your journey with a walk through the bazaar, the Arabian market, where you may buy some souvenirs for yourself

And now you will touch the history of Christianity – the “Via Dolorosa“, the “road of sorrow”, the path that Jesus walked to the place of his execution, carrying a cross on his back. At the end of this path, you will reach the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, also known as  the Church of the Resurrection of Christ, where Jesus was crucified, buried and resurrected. It has been a place of pilgrimage for Christians since its construction almost 1700 years ago. But in 1009 it was destroyed by the Muslim caliph.  But a few years later, its repair and reconstruction began. In the church, you will see the rotunda, under which the Edicule with the Holy Sepulchre is located.

After visiting this holy place, you will have lunch at one of the local restaurants, and then you will continue your journey through the Christian shrines – from the burial place of Jesus to his birthplace, Bethlehem. You will see  the Church of the Nativity, which was built over the grotto, the cave where, according to the scriptures, Jesus was born. It is one of the most important Christian sites. The church was built at the beginning of the 4th century AD and rebuilt in 565. You will be able to see it in It is considered to be one of the oldest churches in operation.

Remember, Bethlehem is currently in Palestinian-controlled territory and therefore may not be accessible at any time. It’s not our fault. In that regard, we are expanding our review programme for Jerusalem.

At this point, your journey through the Holy Land will end and, bypassing modern Jerusalem, head south, back to the Egyptian border. Our driver will be waiting for you at Hurghada airport to take you back to your hotel.