Jerusalem & Dead Sea Excursion – Full-Day by Bus from Sharm El Sheikh Overview
Explore Jerusalem, one of the oldest and most sacred cities in the world, and visit the Dead Sea, the lowest point on Earth. Jerusalem is holy to Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, and this day trip combines historical, religious, and cultural highlights.
Tour Program
Pickup:
From your hotel in Sharm El Sheikh in a fully air-conditioned bus.
Step 1 – Dead Sea:
Cross the border into Israel at Taba.
Visit the Dead Sea, where you will have about 1 hour to relax and float in its unique salty waters.
Note: Bring swimwear if you plan to swim.
Step 2 – Jerusalem Sightseeing:
Travel 2 hours to Jerusalem.
Enjoy a guided tour with an English-speaking tour guide (available only on Wednesdays). Highlights include:
Mount of Olives: Spectacular views over the Old City and Temple Mount.
Gethsemane: Site where Jesus is said to have spent the night before his arrest.
Mount Zion: Visit the Last Supper Room and Dormition Abbey.
Old City Walking Tour: Explore the Armenian and Jewish Quarters, visit the Western Wall, walk along the Muslim Quarter and the Via Dolorosa, and see the Church of the Holy Sepulchre.
Step 3 – Lunch & Free Time:
Lunch at a local restaurant.
Free time for souvenir shopping in the Old City.
Exit via Jaffa Gate.
Return:
Drive back to Taba Border, cross into Egypt, and return to your Sharm El Sheikh hotel.
Inclusions
Air-conditioned bus transfers
Entrance fees to sites
Visa to Israel
English-speaking tour guide (only on Wednesdays)
Lunch
Exclusions
Drinks at lunch
Personal expenses
Optional activities not mentioned in the itinerary