Day 01
The Dead Sea
Masada National Park
Israel · Archaeology
Masada and Dead Sea Guided Tour From Jerusalem
The journey
Trip highlights
- 01 Travel from Jerusalem through the Judean wilderness to Masada and the Dead Sea
- 02 Ride the cable car up to the mountaintop plateau of Masada
- 03 Explore King Herod’s ancient fortress, palaces, cisterns, and synagogue
- 04 Learn about Masada’s role in the First Jewish-Roman War
- 05 Pass desert landmarks including Jericho, Ein Gedi, and Qumran
- 06 Float in the mineral-rich waters of the Dead Sea
- 07 Visit the lowest point on Earth on a full-day guided tour
Travel from Jerusalem through the Judean wilderness to two of Israel’s most remarkable sites: Masada and the Dead Sea. Along the way, take in desert views and biblical landscapes before reaching the dramatic mountain fortress of Masada, where a cable car ride brings you up to the summit to explore the remains of King Herod’s palace complex and one of the most significant sites in Jewish history.
After visiting Masada, continue past desert landmarks including Ein Gedi and the Qumran area before arriving at the Dead Sea, the lowest point on Earth. Here, you can relax in the mineral-rich waters and enjoy the unique sensation of floating effortlessly in one of the world’s most famous natural wonders.
Along the way, take in desert views and biblical landscapes before reaching the dramatic mountain fortress of Masada, where a cable car ride brings you up to the summit to explore the remains of King Herod’s palace complex and one of the most significant sites in Jewish history.
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
Jerusalem, 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 Jerusalem.
Tour start
Pickup service provided in Jerusalem.
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 Jerusalem..
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