Off-Site Activities

Important: ONE off-site activity is included in the price of your Exploration registration. These activities are open to members and their registered guests. All off-site activities will take place on Saturday, 3 March 2018. The activities will depart from and return to the Kempinski Hotel Ishtar Dead Sea.

Register for your off-site activity here. The last day to register online is Tuesday, 13 February.

Please read these important notes about off-site activities before you register!

  1. Registered members and their registered guests may sign-up for ONE (1) off-site activity per person.
  2. All off-site activities include lunch.
  3. Some off-site activities have limited space and are first come, first served.
  4. Some activities are weather permitting and may be cancelled due to inclement weather.
  5. There are no wait-lists for sold out activities.
  6. All events will depart from and return to the Kempinski Hotel Ishtar Dead Sea.

For questions about off-site activities, please contact Rebecca Litwack on the EO Global Events team at [email protected].


Religious Activity – Visit to Mt. Nebo & Baptism Site

Jordan is an ideal place to re-live the stories found in the Bible relating to Abraham, Moses, Elijah, John the Baptist and Jesus Christ. The religious history and importance of Jordan is well documented in both the Old and the New Testaments. Starting from the Jordan River, where John the Baptist baptized Jesus Christ. Get to know more about the religious and historical importance of the Christian Holy Sites in Jordan on this off-site activity.

Time: Depart at 9:15 a.m.; Return at 2:00 p.m.
What to Bring: This is a walking tour; comfortable walking shoes are recommended.
Program Note: Lunch is included in this off-site activity.

Mount Nebo and Baptism Site


Relaxation Activity – The Ishtar Spa by Resense

If the Dead Sea is the ‘masterpiece’ of The Ishtar Spa… Resense is purely the artist of your spa experience. Their European origin inspires a luxury service and their focus is your wellness, ensuring you gain the most benefit from this amazing and natural location – The Dead Sea.

The Arabian – An old tradition once used by Bedouin travellers, is our inspiration for this classical Arabian Massage. Utilizing five styles of long, gliding and flowing strokes, it has proven to be helpful in reducing muscular pain and joint stiffness; and to stimulate circulation. It can be applied with medium or hard pressure.

Time: Various times.
Program Note: One (1) 60 minute Arabian massage is included in this off-site activity. Lunch is also included in this off-site activity.

The Ishtar Spa