Private Day Trip to Dead Sea and Masada from Tel Aviv

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Highlights

Private Tour

9 Hours

EASY

English

Description

Get glimpses of the Dead Sea as you approach Masada, a mountain topped by a ruined fortress-palace built by King Herod more than 2,000 years ago.Ride the cable car to the mountaintop and take a tour of the fascinating archaeological ruins.Descend the mountain and drive to the Dead Sea past the Ein Gedi oasis and the ancient settlement of Qumran.Stop to enjoy the views of the famous Qumran caves, where approximately 900 ancient parchments, the fabled Dead Sea Scrolls, were discovered.
Continue to the Dead Sea and enjoy relaxing on a mineral beach.This salt-rich lake sits at around 400 meters below sea level — the Earth’s lowest point.Wade into the waters to experience the bizarre floating sensation and enjoy a therapeutic mud bath.
Our drivers are not licensed tour guides but are very knowledgeable of the places visited and will provide all the necessary historical information and their local perspective.At the end of the ride, they will drop you off at your accommodation.

Itinerary

Tel Aviv, a city on Israel’s Mediterranean coast, is marked by stark 1930s Bauhaus buildings, thousands of which are clustered in the White City architectural area.
Masada is an ancient fortress in southern Israel’s Judean Desert.It's on a massive plateau overlooking the Dead Sea.The Masada Museum has archaeological exhibits and recreations of historical scenes.
Qumran Caves are a series of caves, some natural, some artificial, found around the archaeological site of Qumran in the Judaean Desert of the West Bank.It is in these caves that the Dead Sea Scrolls were discovered.
The Dead Sea is a salt lake bordered by Jordan to the east and Israel and the West Bank to the west.It lies in the Jordan Rift Valley, and its main tributary is the Jordan River.

What's Included

Hotel Pickup & Dropoff

Personal English-Speaking professional Driver

All taxes, fees and handling charges

Fuel and Tolls

What's Excluded

Entrance fees for all attractions

Beverages and meals

Tips and gratuities

Official Tour Guide - Our drivers are English Speaking and very knowledgable of the places visited

Know Before You Go

Wheelchair accessible

Stroller or pram accessible

Animals or pets allowed

Public transportation nearby

Infant seats available

Please Note

Infants must not sit on laps

Wheelchair accessible

Not wheelchair accessible

Our operators are not official tour guides but English-speaking professional drivers and Locals that have been provided with all the necessary historical information about the sights visited.They cannot accompany you into the sights but will provide extended historical and local information to help you get the feeling of the city.

For 1-4 people: A comfortable sedan will be assigned to your group.

For 5-6 people: A spacious minivan will be assigned to your group.

Please note that Airport pickups will apply to extra charges.If your pickup point is the Airport you have to contact us at least 24 hours before the operation date to declare the number of luggage and your flight details at orders@[sensitive content].

Our operators/drivers are not official tour guides but are professional drivers and Locals who have been provided with all the necessary historical information about the sights visited.They cannot accompany you to the sights but will provide extended historical and local information to help you get the feeling of the city.

Please know that we are unable to pick up, start or stop this sightseeing ride from or to the airport/port/train stations.

Kindly share any special requirements, such as traveling with a service animal or needing extra assistance, when booking your ride.This ensures a smooth and enjoyable experience for you.