12-Hour Dead Sea and Masada Tour from Tel Aviv with Ein Gedi

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Float in the Dead Sea, where the high salt content keeps your body naturally afloat
• 02 Explore the historic fortress of Masada on its massive plateau above the Judean Desert
• 03 Visit Ein Gedi on the return journey and enjoy views of ancient Jericho
• 04 Experience a full-day private tour from Tel Aviv combining nature, history, and archaeology

Enjoy a 12-hour journey from Tel Aviv to some of Israel's most remarkable highlights, including the Dead Sea, Masada, Ein Gedi, and views of ancient Jericho. Float in the mineral-rich waters of the Dead Sea, visit the historic fortress of Masada in the Judean Desert, and take in the dramatic desert landscapes along the way. This private tour combines natural wonder, archaeology, and history in a single day.

Float in the mineral-rich waters of the Dead Sea, visit the historic fortress of Masada in the Judean Desert, and take in the dramatic desert landscapes along the way.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 12 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, Dead Sea (Israel), Masada, Ein Gedi

Languages English, German, Russian, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Dead Sea, Masada, Ein Gedi, and Jericho Views

• 07:15 a.m.: Meet your tour guide at the hotel and begin the drive to the Dead Sea. Here, even non-swimmers can enjoy swimming, as the high salt content keeps the body afloat.

• 11:30 a.m.: Start your tour of Masada at the entrance to the site. An optional cable ride takes you up to the fort.

• 13:00 p.m.: Have lunch at a local restaurant.

• 14:00 p.m.: Enjoy bathing in the Dead Sea.

• 15:30 p.m.: Begin your return trip to Tel Aviv. En route, visit Ein Gedi and enjoy a view of Jericho, one of the oldest cities in the world.

• 18:30 p.m.: Arrive at your hotel in Tel Aviv.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Local guides

• Driver

• Hotel pickup and drop-off

• Licensed guide

• Entrance fees

What's Not Included

• Insurance

• Tips and gratuities

• Lunch

• Personal insurance

Know before you go

• Located in the south of Israel, the Dead Sea is the lowest point on Earth. There is no life in the Dead Sea because of its high salt content. However, its waters are said to have great therapeutic value for various skin ailments because of the high mineral content in the water. Masada, the ancient fortress, is situated on a plateau in the middle of the desert.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Tel Aviv, Israel

Tour start

Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.