Dead Sea - Water and Wine Tours

Dead Sea

The ancient Romans, commenting on the Land of Israel, mentioned three things that set it apart. The Holy Temple in Jerusalem, which contained not a single statue, the Sabbath, when no one worked, and the Dead Sea, in which nothing could live and in which everything floated.

Today scientists have discovered the therapeutic benefits of the minerals mined from the Dead Sea and as a result a strong cosmetic industry has developed along the shores of the Dead Sea, e.g. at the Ahava Factory Outlet across from Mineral Beach.

In addition the spas and hotels at the Dead Sea resort of Ein Bokek offer treatments for various ailments based on therapies which include the minerals of the Dead Sea and the sunshine.

The Dead Sea has something else going for it which you don’t often hear about but for anecdotal reports: the high concentration of Bromine in the Sea, when found in the gaseous state in the air above the Sea promotes a feeling of well-being. But we cannot at this time claim a scientific basis for these reports (source: “Leisure, Pleasure and Healing: Spa Culture and Medicine in Ancient Eastern Mediterranean”, by Estee Djorvetski in “Supplement to the Study of Judaism” Journal).

How to put together your Water and Wine tour of Israel

On our Water and Wine Tours website you will not find standard tours.

Don’t worry. We’ll make sure that you experience the must-see sites in the country. But we’ve also included a comprehensive list of sites, by region for people with many different interests, with enough description for you to ascertain whether it’s the sort of place you want to spend your time.

You know your budget and how much time you have to spend here.

So here are our recommendations, based on years of leading all sorts of tours throughout the country.

Ask yourself if this trip is a vacation. Do you want to see sites but also feel really relaxed at the end of each day? So that you don’t need a few days of sleep upon your return home? If this is the case then try to restrict yourself to three major sites per day. Between the sites, travel and lunch 8-10 hours will pass quickly.
If you’re more inclined to describe yourself as a pilgrim or someone who wants a survey of sites, then expect to visit up to five sites per day. You’ll be spiritually satisfied but you’ll also need to get a good night’s sleep every night.

Your Tour Guide

Water & Wine Tours specializes in individually tailored tours catering to the interests of its clients. Our founder, Zach Levin, is an experienced, licensed tour guide who majored in Middle Eastern Languages and Cultures at Columbia University in the City of New York.

Our tour guides make the history and culture of Israel come alive. They understand that the customer is always right and want you to experience an unforgettable Israel. We’ll take you to places which you’ll love and never forget. When you need to be left alone we’ll sense it. When you need an extra hand we’re there for you.