{"id":50493,"date":"2025-08-11T23:36:32","date_gmt":"2025-08-11T20:36:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ybtd0mdgi5.wpdns.site\/?post_type=tour&p=50493"},"modified":"2026-08-11T15:12:45","modified_gmt":"2026-08-11T12:12:45","slug":"qumram-qaser-el-yahud-the-dead-sea-private-day-tour-in-the-footsteps-of-john-the-baptist","status":"publish","type":"tour","link":"https:\/\/noahtours.com\/de\/tours\/qumram-qaser-el-yahud-the-dead-sea-private-day-tour-in-the-footsteps-of-john-the-baptist\/","title":{"rendered":"In the Footsteps of John the Baptist"},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"featured_media":57793,"template":"","tour_category":[1396],"class_list":["post-50493","tour","type-tour","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","tour_category-israel_private_day_tours"],"acf":{"hotel_categories_select":[279,285,293,294],"type_tour":"private_day","hero_bg":57788,"hero_bg_mob":null,"hero_overlay":true,"catalog_title":"In the Footsteps of John the Baptist","hero_title":"In the Footsteps of John the Baptist","title_color":"#ffffff","hero_subtitle":"","subtitle_color":"","lables":null,"main_subtitle":"","main_text":"The Journey\r\nQumran \u2022 Qasr el Yahud \u2022 Dead Sea\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nThis day follows a single thread through the Judean Desert. Qumran's caves, where the Dead Sea Scrolls were found and John the Baptist may have had ties to the community there, then Qasr el Yahud on the Jordan River, one of the most traditional baptismal sites. The day ends at the Dead Sea, time enough to swim, float, or visit the spa. One guide, one itinerary, built around how long you want at each stop. Stay by the water as long as you like, then move on when you're ready. It's your day, wherever it takes you.","tour_description":"A Private Day Tour | Available Any Day | Exclusively for You<\/span><\/strong>\r\nThe river where it's believed baptism began, and the sea just beyond it.","brochure_pdf":null,"start_day":false,"days":[{"time":"08:00 AM","title":"Pick up from your Hotel","description":"Your Noah Tours guide will pick you up from your hotel to start the tour, descending to the Judean Desert.","hotel_city":[],"meals":null,"comment":""},{"time":"09:00 AM","title":"Arrive to Qumram","description":"The tour will begin with a visit to Qumran, the archaeological site with its caves where the Dead Sea Scrolls were found. It is also believed that John the Baptist had some relation to the community that lived at Qumran.","hotel_city":[],"meals":null,"comment":""},{"time":"10:30 AM","title":"Arrive to Qaser El Yahud","description":"Along the banks of the Jordan River, Qasr El Yahud is considered one of the most traditional baptismal sites for Christians, believed to be where Jesus was baptized by John the Baptist.","hotel_city":[],"meals":null,"comment":""},{"time":"Noon","title":"Drive to the Dead Sea","description":"Enjoy the stunning landscape views on the way to the Dead Sea.","hotel_city":[],"meals":null,"comment":""},{"time":"12:30 PM","title":"At the Dead Sea","description":"Enjoy and have some relaxation and a dip in the Dead Sea waters. You will be able to take advantage of the spa facilities. If interested, we can arrange lunch for you at one of the Hotels in the area.","hotel_city":[],"meals":null,"comment":""},{"time":"3:30 PM","title":"Drive back to your Hotel","description":"Your Noah Tours guide will take you back to your hotel - end of service.","hotel_city":[],"meals":null,"comment":""}],"sidebar_content":"

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