Day 01
The Dead Sea
Masada National Park
Judean Desert
Israel · Archaeology
Masada and Dead Sea Guided Tour From Tel aviv
The journey
Trip highlights
- 01 Visit Masada National Park with a licensed guide
- 02 Ride the cable car to Masada’s mountaintop plateau
- 03 Explore the Judean Desert and Dead Sea region
- 04 Learn about King Herod’s fortress and ancient Jewish history
- 05 Pass landmarks including Jericho, Ein Gedi, and Qumran
- 06 Float in the mineral-rich waters of the Dead Sea
- 07 Round-trip hotel pick-up and drop-off from Tel Aviv included
Discover two of Israel’s most iconic landscapes on this full-day guided tour from Tel Aviv. Travel through the Judean Desert toward Masada, the dramatic mountaintop fortress overlooking the Dead Sea, and explore a site rich in archaeology, biblical history, and powerful stories from the First Jewish-Roman War.
Ride the cable car up to Masada’s plateau to see the remains of King Herod’s fortified palace complex, including store rooms, water cisterns, palaces, and a synagogue. Along the way, take in desert views and pass notable landmarks including Jericho, Ein Gedi, and Qumran.
The day ends at the Dead Sea, the lowest point on Earth, where you can experience its mineral-rich waters and unique floating sensation. With transport, guiding, and entrance fees included, this tour offers an easy and memorable way to experience some of Israel’s most remarkable natural and historic highlights.
Ride the cable car up to Masada’s plateau to see the remains of King Herod’s fortified palace complex, including store rooms, water cisterns, palaces, and a synagogue.
From the itinerary
At a glance
What this trip includes
Duration
10 Hours
Tour type
Shared
Activity level
Easy
Accommodation
Included
Transport
Included
Wheelchair access
Not applicable
Cities
Tel Aviv, Dead Sea (Israel), Masada
Languages
English
Day by day
The itinerary
The route
Where you'll travel
The fine print
Trip details
What's Included
- Hotel pick-up service Hotel pick-up and drop-off service
- A fully qualified and licensed tour guide
- Transport by air-conditioned vehicle
- Entrance fees
What's Not Included
- Food and drinks
Know before you go
- Change of vehicle required for transfers of pick up / drop off destinations to save time, avoid traffic and delay.
- There might be some delay (up to 20 minutes) due to traffic or other operational issues.
- Recommended bathing suit, towel, hat, sun protection, good walking shoes.
Logistics
Meeting & route
Meeting point
Pickup service provided in Tel Aviv-Yafo.
Tour start
Pickup service provided in Tel Aviv-Yafo.
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey
Your 10 hours finish where they began, in Pickup service provided in Tel Aviv-Yafo..
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