Israel · Archaeology

Dead Sea and Masada 1 day tour

8 Hours Round trip from Jerusalem Moderate pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Visit the Dead Sea, the lowest point on Earth
02 Explore Masada’s desert plateau and ancient history
03 Learn about King Herod’s palaces on Masada
04 Hear the story of the Roman siege and ramp
05 Enjoy a guided group tour with an English-speaking guide
06 Hotel pick-up and drop-off included
07 Entrance fees included

Discover two of Israel’s most remarkable natural and historical landmarks in a single day. Travel to the Dead Sea, the lowest point on Earth, where the mineral-rich waters and unique salt content have made it famous around the world.

You’ll also visit Masada, the dramatic desert plateau where King Herod built two palaces and where one of the region’s most powerful ancient stories unfolded during the Roman siege. With transport, entrance fees, and an English-speaking guide included, this group tour offers an easy way to experience both sites in one journey.

You’ll also visit Masada, the dramatic desert plateau where King Herod built two palaces and where one of the region’s most powerful ancient stories unfolded during the Roman siege.

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At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Jerusalem, Dead Sea (Israel), Masada

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Masada resides on a plateau in the middle of the desert. King Herod was the first to come and build for himself 2 palaces on Masada. Masada is known for the Jews residing here and how the Romans built a huge ramp and finally with fifteen thousand troops conquered Masada. They did it by building a ramp that was 375 feet from bedrock stones.Masada resides on a plateau in the middle of the desert. King Herod was the first to come and build for himself 2 palaces on Masada. Masada is known for the Jews residing here and how the Romans built a huge ramp and finally with fifteen thousand troops conquered Masada. They did it by building a ramp that was 375 feet from bedrock stones.

The route