Full Day Dead Sea Valley, Masada & Jerusalem Tour

Waterfall in Ein Gedi

Jerusalem

Masada

Highlights

Trek up to the Shulamit Falls

Examine the amazing flora and fauna that exist in the Ein Gedi Nature Reserve

Walk around in Masada

Dead Sea (Israel), Masada, Jerusalem

nature, trekking, archaeological

Group Tour

1 Day

Easy

English

Description

Tour the Masada region and explore the ancient fortress overlooking the dead sea. Go hiking in Ein Gedi and enjoy a relaxing float in the Dead Sea that is rich in minerals. Start at Jerusalem and drive down the Dead Sea Valley. Trek up to the Shulamit Falls and enjoy the flora and fauna.

Itinerary

Explore the best of Dead Sea Valley, Masada & Jerusalem
- Start from Jerusalem and drive down to the Dead Sea Valley which is part of the Syrian-African Rift, the longest rift line in the world. The Dead Sea is 1,450 feet below sea level and is the lowest place on the dry earth.
- Examine the amazing flora and fauna in the Ein Gedi Nature Reserve, named one of the top-20 worth-visiting nature parks in the world by National Geographic.
- Trek up to the Shulamit Falls and see where young David hid from King Saul.
- Take a refreshing break at the falls before walking back to the van. From there, drive to the spectacular mountain fortress/palace of Masada built by Herod the Great over 2,000 years ago.
- Walk around Masada, and then board the van for a dip in the Dead Sea to enjoy an effortless floating experience in its water.
- Transfer back to Jerusalem.