Israel · Geological Wonders

1-Day Masada and Dead Sea Tour from Jerusalem with Ein Gedi

1 Day Round trip from Jerusalem Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Trek up to Shulamit Falls in Ein Gedi Nature Reserve
02 Examine the amazing flora and fauna of Ein Gedi Nature Reserve
03 Explore the ancient mountain fortress of Masada built by Herod the Great
04 Float effortlessly in the mineral-rich waters of the Dead Sea

Tour the Masada region and explore the ancient fortress overlooking the Dead Sea. Hike in Ein Gedi Nature Reserve, examine its amazing flora and fauna, and trek up to Shulamit Falls. Continue through the Dead Sea Valley, part of the Syrian-African Rift, before enjoying a relaxing float in the mineral-rich waters of the Dead Sea. This full-day experience begins and ends in Jerusalem.

Trek up to Shulamit Falls and see where young David hid from King Saul.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

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

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Dead Sea Valley, Ein Gedi, Masada and the Dead Sea

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 lies 1,450 feet below sea level and is the lowest place on 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 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 and 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 waters.
Transfer back to Jerusalem.