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The Judean Desert and Dead Sea Area Jeep Private Day Tour
Israel Private Day Tours
The Judean Desert and Dead Sea Area Jeep Private Day Tour
The Journey
Horkania • Mar Saba Monastery (viewpoint) • Wadi Qelt Nature Reserve
This day leaves the road behind for a jeep and open desert. Horkania’s ruins, once Herod’s private hideaway, the view of Mar Saba Monastery clinging to the cliffs above the Kidron stream, then Wadi Qelt’s canyon above Jericho. One guide, one itinerary, built around how far off the road you want to go. Stay wherever the view stops you, move on when you’re ready. It’s your day alone, out where the desert takes over.
08:30
AM
Pick up from your Hotel
Your Noah Tours guide will pick you up from your hotel to start the tour.
10:00
AM
Arrive at Horkania
The morning will begin with driving from your Hotel to the Judean Desert Area. Passing by the remains of Horkania, one king Herods the grand desert hideaway palace.
11:00
AM
View of Mar Saba Monastery
We will continue to the stunning view of Mar Saba Monastery above the Kidron stream from Jerusalem, one of the most magnificent views in the Judean desert.
12:00
PM
Lunch
Have a light lunch (upon previous arrangement) before continuing with the tour.
13:00
PM
Wadi Qelt Nature Reserve
On our way back, we will explore the mountains above Jericho and view Wadi Qelt Nature Reserve.
16:00
PM
Back to your Hotel
Your Noah Tours guide will take you back to your hotel—end of service.
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Info for your Journey
Info for your Journey 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
- A fully private day tour, exclusively for you and your group
- Pick-up and drop-off at your hotel, or wherever you’re based
- A day itinerary built around the sites that matter most to you
- A private, knowledgeable, engaging, government-licensed guide
- A guide who speaks your preferred language, subject to availability
- Sightseeing in a modern, comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle
- Up to 9 hours touring
- Everything listed in your chosen itinerary
Excluding
- Tips for the driver and guide
- Accommodation
- Entrance fees in the itinerary
- Food and beverages
- Anything not mentioned in the itinerary
Important Notes
- This is a fully private day tour; no other travelers join your tour
- Your day tour can take place on any day of the week
- Transfers from Ben Gurion Airport to Tel Aviv/Jerusalem include meetings and assistance.
- We accept Visa, Master Card, American Express & Bank transfers
- Rates are in USD $
- For further details, please see our Terms and Conditions.
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