Start your day at Masada, ascending by cable car to explore the ancient fortress dating back to King Herod’s time, while enjoying breathtaking views of the Dead Sea and Judean Desert. Next, visit Ein Gedi, where you can walk through a lush oasis nestled in the heart of the desert. Continue to the Dead Sea for a unique experience of floating in its salty waters and rejuvenating with its therapeutic mud. On the return journey, pass by Qumran, the site where the Dead Sea Scrolls were discovered, and Jericho, the oldest and lowest city on Earth.
Masada, Ein Gedi, Dead Sea Tour Highlights
* Descend through the Judean Desert to the lowest point on Earth, with a photo stop at sea level if time permits.
* Pass by the Inn of the Good Samaritan and the city of Jericho on the route.
* Ascend Masada via cable car and explore the ruins of King Herod's palace and the fortified site, a symbol of Jewish heroism and Israeli pride.
* Float in the therapeutic waters of the Dead Sea and bathe in its healing muds.
* Stroll through the oasis of Ein Gedi, a lush green spot in the center of the desert.
Tour Itinerary
06:30 - Pickup from Tel Aviv - 7:45 - Pickup from Jerusalem.
09:30 - Arrival to Masada. Ascend via the cable car and explore the site with a guided tour.
11:45 - Ein Gedi. Explore this beautiful nature reserve, a true desert oasis.
14:00 - Dead Sea. Enjoy floating in the waters and immersing in muds of this unique place, the lowest point on Earth. Free time for lunch.
16:30 - Depart from the Dead Sea.
17:30 - Arrival back in Jerusalem - 18:30 - Arrival back in Tel Aviv.
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