The Desert and the lowest point on earth

The day begins with an early morning hike to the Monastery of Saint George at Wadi Qelt, a dramatic cliffside monastery that has stood for centuries as a place of solitude and prayer. From there, the group continues to Jericho, the oldest city in the world, to see the ancient ruins at Tel al-Sultan, visit the Zacharreus tree, and continue to the Mount of Temptation, where Jesus fasted and prayed for forty days. In the afternoon, the journey descends to the lowest point on earth—the Dead Sea. Here, pilgrims can experience the therapeutic waters and mineral-rich mud, a unique and unforgettable experience. The evening returns to Jerusalem for dinner and an overnight stay.