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Qumram, Qaser El Yahud & the Dead Sea Private Day Tour – In the Footsteps of John the Baptist
Private Israel Day Tours
Qumram, Qaser El Yahud & the Dead Sea Private Day Tour – In the Footsteps of John the Baptist
Noah Tours offers exclusive, private day tours to Qumram, Qaser El Yahud & the Dead Sea. Three fascinating destinations in the Judean Desert, each offering a unique glimpse into the region’s rich history, spirituality and natural wonders with our fantastic selected tour guides.
08:00
AM
Pick up from your Hotel
Your Noah Tours guide will pick you up from your hotel to start the tour, descending to the Judean Desert.
09:00
AM
Arrive to Qumram
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.
10:30
AM
Arrive to Qaser El Yahud
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.
12:00
PM
Drive to the Dead Sea
Enjoy the stunning landscape views on the way to the Dead Sea.
12:30
PM
At the Dead Sea
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.
15:30
PM
Drive back to your Hotel
Your Noah Tours guide will take you back to your hotel – end of service.
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Season Periods
HIGH & PEAK SEASONS 2026
High Season:
- 22 Dec 2026 – 03 Jan 2027 (Christmas and New Year)
- 01 July – 31 August 2026 (Summer holiday period)
Peak Season:
- 30 May – 12 April 2026: Passover (Jewish holiday)
- 17 – 23 May 2026: Shavuot (Jewish holiday)
- 6 – 12 Sept. 2026: Rosh Hashana (Jewish holiday)
- 20 – 26 Sept. 2026: Yom Kippur – No tour
- 20 Sept. – 3 Oct. 2026: Succoth (Jewish holiday)
REGULAR SEASON 2026
Dates that do not appear in high & peak season.
Peak Season 2027:
- Passover: 21 Apr 2027 – 29 Apr 2027 (Diaspora dates)
- Shavuot: 10 Jun 2027 – 12 Jun 2027
- Rosh Hashanah: 1 Oct 2027 – 3 Oct 2027
- Yom Kippur: 10 Oct 2027 – 11 Oct 2027
- Sukkot: 15 Oct 2027 – 22 Oct 2027
High Season 2027
- Summer window: 1 Jul 2027 – 31 Aug 2027
- Festive year-end: 24 Dec 2027 – 01 Jan 2028
Regular Season 2027
- All other dates not covered in the Peak or High season windows above.
Including
- Pick up from your Hotel;
- Professional licensed tour guide;
- Exclusive Private tour;
- Air-conditioned private tour van/vehicle;
- Includes a one-day Private Tour in English;
- Up to 9 hours tour;
- All that is mentioned in the itinerary;
Excluding
- Tips and gratuities;
- Accommodation;
- Entrance fees in the itinerary;
- Food and beverages;
- Anything not mentioned in the itinerary;
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