In Elat we abandon our bikes for a day to enjoy the beaches and the snorkeling. We cross back into Israel over the Jordan River then circle the Sea of Galilee. Our trip so we will be in Galilee during springtime, its most picturesque time of year. After visiting sites of major significant in Jewish and Christian history, we follow the Jordan River south to the lowest point on earth, the Dead Sea and the world's oldest city Jericho. This ride is a significant biking challenge through desert and hills, but it is an enormously rewarding adventure.
Accommodation run the gamut from modern hotels to Bedouin tents.