Israel · Archaeology

Full-Day Masada and Qumran Tour with Dead Sea Floating Option

1 Day Round trip from Jerusalem Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Visit Qumran, where the Dead Sea Scrolls were found
02 Explore the famous Qumran National Park
03 Ride the cable car up to Masada National Park
04 Enjoy an optional floating experience in the Dead Sea

Embark on this tour across the Judean Desert to Masada, the famous ancient fortress. Explore its massive fortress, synagogues, and bathhouses, then continue to Qumran National Park and the Dead Sea Scrolls Caves. You will also have the option to float in the Dead Sea before returning to Jerusalem.

Pass through the Judean Desert and reach Masada National Park by cable car.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Private

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

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

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Masada, Qumran and the Dead Sea

Get picked up from Jerusalem by your tour guide to begin the program.
Pass through the Judean Desert and reach Masada National Park by cable car.
Then, head to Qumran National Park and the Dead Sea Scrolls Caves. Go for an optional floating experience in the Dead Sea.
Later, transfer back to Jerusalem and enjoy optional shopping for olive wood, ancient coins, and widow's mites.

Note: If pickup and drop-off are in Tel Aviv, then it is $200 extra - ask for customization.

The route