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Drive the Jordan Valley from Bethlehem to Jericho in a private, 6–8 hour tour that pairs biblical sites—Elisha’s Spring, the Sycamore of Zacchaeus and Mount of Temptation—with the unique geology of the Dead Sea. Expect short walks, steep stairs, and a buoyant swim at day’s end.
Drive the Jordan Valley from Bethlehem to Jericho in a private, 6–8 hour tour that pairs biblical sites—Elisha’s Spring, the Sycamore of Zacchaeus and Mount of Temptation—with the unique geology of the Dead Sea. Expect short walks, steep stairs, and a buoyant swim at day’s end.
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Operated by Dani Alternative Tours · Jericho, West Bank
You step out of the climate-controlled van and the Jordan Valley opens—dry air smelling faintly of salt, cliffs of tufa and limestone rising like folded pages. The road down to Jericho slips through cultivated terraces and ancient ruins; the Sycamore tree that Zacchaeus climbed sits in a sunlit courtyard, its broad branches daring you to look back at history.
moderate.
6–8 hours.
Suitable for travelers with moderate fitness who can manage short hikes, stairs and standing during tours
Most departures and returns are from Bethlehem; pickup point is confirmed at booking and may include hotels or a central meeting spot.
Yes—swimming is safe but buoyant; avoid getting water in eyes, don’t shave immediately before, and rinse thoroughly with fresh water afterward.
Site options like Hisham’s Palace or Qumran may depend on time; confirm whether entrance fees are included with the operator at booking.
Carry valid identification/passport for crossings and checkpoints; the guide will advise on local regulations for the day.
Jericho is among the oldest inhabited cities on Earth with Neolithic origins; nearby sites like Hisham’s Palace reflect Umayyad-period art and architecture.
The Dead Sea basin faces severe water-level decline; visitors can reduce impact by using biodegradable sunscreens and minimizing freshwater use when rinsing.
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