Dead Sea & surrounding area - Tour 8

Dead Sea & surrounding area - Tour 8

Experience the lowest point on earth surrounded by a desert wilderness where prophets of old communicated with the Almighty.
Learn why the Dead Sea was coveted by ancient civilizations who were prepared to go to war in order to retain control over its shores.
A branch of the Syrian-African rift valley it reaches a depth of 500 meters at its deepest point.
Immerse yourself in its waters taking advantage of its medicinal value & at the same time experience the feeling of bouyancy.
Despite such a hostile enviroment discover why there are pockets of flourishing vegetation.
The surrounding area is inundated with history and the adjacent desert caves provided shelter for David when fleeing from king Saul. The nearby geological horst provided a natural fortress enabling the Jewish zealots to hold out againts the might of Rome for three years.
It is indeed a place of geographical & geological wonders and home to an immense history.

Itinerary
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Stop At: Israel, Israel

St George Monastery overlook : A 4th century monastery located in the Judean desert which is stll active today.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Nahal Og, Jerusalem Israel

An overlook of Nahal Og : Located in the Judean desert & the northern most river to enter the Dead Sea.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Metzoke Dragot, Metzoke Dragot, Dead Sea Region

Located in the Judean desert and overlooks the Dead Sea.

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Masada National Park, Masada 8698000 Israel

Remains of a large fortress from the 2nd Temple period. Site of one of the most dramatic & symbolic acts in Jewish history where the Jews chose mass suicide rather than submit to Roman capture.

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Dead Sea Region, Dead Sea Region

Lowest point on earth with a salt content 8.6 times higher than that of the oceans enabling swimmers to experience buoyancy.

Duration: 2 hours