Judea

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The Dead Sea is a place of extremes: the lowest point on land, a landscape of salt and stone, and a body of water so dense that floating comes naturally. A day here can combine the desert’s stark scenery with water, rest, and a walk through one of Israel’s most striking oases. At Ein Gedi, springs emerge from the Judean Desert to form streams, waterfalls, pools, and green vegetation beneath the cliffs. Ibex and rock hyrax are often seen along the paths. The reserve is one of Israel’s largest oases and offers a complete contrast to the barren slopes around it. The day can end at Ein Bokek, where public beaches and the mineral-rich Dead Sea offer time to float, swim, and rest. The route can also include Masada, Qumran, or other Dead Sea stops, depending on your interests and the time available. The deeper story is the tension between abundance and fragility. The same region holds ancient settlement, desert springs, salt, minerals, tourism, and a rapidly changing shoreline, making the Dead Sea one of the most extraordinary and vulnerable landscapes in the country.

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Herodium rises as a distinctive man-made hill above the Judean Desert, south of Jerusalem. King Herod built a palace, fortress, theatre, gardens, water systems, and an immense burial complex here. A private visit can include the summit palace, bathhouses, reception rooms, tunnels from the Bar Kokhba Revolt, and views toward Jerusalem, Bethlehem, and the desert. It can be combined with Bethlehem, the Judean Hills, or a wider Herod-themed route. Herodium is the story of one ruler’s ambition made visible in the landscape: a palace-mountain built to dominate the horizon and preserve a name long after its builder was gone.

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Explore Israel’s wine country with David Perlmutter on a full-day private tour through the Judean Hills. The Judean Hills, west and south of Jerusalem, are one of Israel’s oldest wine-growing areas. Vineyards have been part of this landscape since biblical times, and ancient wine presses, terraces, and archaeological sites can still be found among the hills. In recent decades, the region has become home to some of Israel’s most respected wineries, from established estates to small family-run producers. This day is an introduction to the wines, people, landscapes, and stories of the Judean Hills. We will visit selected wineries, taste local wines, and learn about the region’s long connection to grape growing and winemaking. Along the way, there will be time to enjoy the countryside, stop for lunch, and take in the views. Each tour is planned around the group’s interests, the season, and winery availability. Whether you know wine well or simply enjoy good food, beautiful landscapes, and local stories, this is a relaxed day out in a part of Israel many visitors never get to see. Best for: • Wine lovers of all levels, from curious drinkers to experienced collectors • Couples, adult private groups, and small groups of friends • First-time visitors looking to spend a full day beyond Jerusalem, in a landscape they might not otherwise see • Returning visitors to Israel who want a slower, more specialised day • Kosher-observant travellers. A fully kosher winery route can be arranged Before you go: • No designated driver is needed. David drives • Wear comfortable shoes for walking in vineyards and around wineries • Bring a sun hat and water. The Judean Hills can be hot in summer • Expect a modest amount of walking at each winery • The day includes several wine tastings, so it is worth pacing yourself. David will guide the tastings. Included: • Full-day private guiding with David Perlmutter • Private off-road transport from Jerusalem or Tel Aviv • Two or three winery visits, arranged in advance • Tasting fees at the scheduled wineries • Lunch arrangements, with the meal paid separately Not included: • Lunch. David will arrange the restaurant; payment is made directly • Wine purchases at the wineries • Accommodation before or after the tour Other options: • A half-day Judean Hills tour is also available for travellers with less time. It lasts three to four hours and includes one or two wineries. • Longer wine trips can also be planned, including the Galilee and Golan, Negev boutique wineries, or a north-to-south wine journey. Ask for a custom quote.

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Journey into the Judean Desert and discover a landscape shaped by cliffs, caves, silence, and centuries of spiritual searching. Beyond Jerusalem, early Christian monks came to these isolated places seeking solitude, prayer, and a different way of life. As we travel through the desert, we will follow their stories and explore how communities survived in such demanding surroundings. How did monks find and store water, grow food, prepare bread, and organise their days? Viewpoints and possible visits can reveal the practical world behind monastic life, including cisterns, bakeries, dining halls, agriculture, worship, and strict daily routines. Depending on access arrangements and the route selected, we might encounter monasteries such as St George’s or Mar Saba and observe how their buildings became part of the cliffs themselves. The desert landscape is not simply a backdrop. It helps explain why these places were chosen and how the communities developed. The experience can be adapted to your interests and preferred pace, with greater emphasis on early Christianity, monastic life, desert landscapes, architecture, or the practical challenge of building communities in isolation. The sites mentioned are possibilities, and the final route will be planned according to current access and conditions.

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Masada rises above the Dead Sea on a flat-topped desert mountain. Its ruins tell two very different stories: King Herod’s desert palace and the final stand of Jewish rebels against Rome. A visit can include the cable car or the Snake Path, the palace terraces, bathhouses, storerooms, synagogue, and wide views across the Judean Desert and the Dead Sea. The site’s scale and setting are as memorable as its history. The story of Masada has never stood still. It begins with a royal fortress and a Roman siege, then becomes a modern Israeli story about courage, loss, survival, and the meaning people give to the past.

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Qumran sits above the northern Dead Sea, surrounded by the stark landscape of the Judean Desert. It is closely connected with the Dead Sea Scrolls, found in nearby caves and among the most important ancient manuscripts ever discovered. A visit to the site offers a chance to consider the community that lived here, its ritual practices, water systems, and relationship to Jerusalem during the Second Temple period. Combined with a visit to the Shrine of the Book in Jerusalem, Qumran gives the scrolls a powerful physical setting. The story of Qumran is one of a small community that chose the desert to live by its own strict vision of faith, order, and purity, then left behind writings that transformed our understanding of the biblical world.