Masada and the Dead Sea Day Trip from Tel Aviv

Overview

Visit Masada and the Dead Sea on a full-day trip from Tel Aviv. Travel by air-conditioned coach through the Judean desert from Tel Aviv to the Dead Sea, and visit Masada on route. Ride the cable car to the mountaintop for a guided tour of the 2,000-year-old ruins, and continue to the Dead Sea to ‘swim’ in its salt-rich waters and, if you wish, take a therapeutic mud bath. The day trip also passes the site of the New Testament parable of the Good Samaritan, and ancient city of Jericho.

• Full day trip from Tel Aviv to Masada and the Dead Sea

• Guided tour of the popular Holy Land sights by local experts

• Ascend to the top of Masada by cable car

• Float in the famous salt-rich waters of the Dead Sea

• Transport by air-conditioned coach

• Hotel pick up and drop-off

What's Included

• Hotel pickup and drop off

• Air-conditioned vehicle

• Entrance fees

• Cable Car up to Masada

What To Expect

Start your day trip with a pickup from your central Tel Aviv hotel. Settle into your air-conditioned coach and travel into the Judean desert, the rugged wilderness in the heart of Israel.

Enjoy the views of the desert, and pass the site of the Inn of the Good Samaritan. Then, 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 guided tour of the fascinating archaeological ruins. Soak up the awesome views as you inspect the crumbled remnants and hear about the site’s history.

Descend the mountain and drive to the Dead Sea past the Ein Gedi oasis and ancient settlement of Qumran. Stop to enjoy views of the famous Qumran caves, where approximately 900 ancient parchments, many incorporating the earliest known manuscripts of the Bible were discovered - the fabled Dead Sea Scrolls.

Continue to the Dead Sea and enjoy roughly two hours to relax on a mineral beach. This salt-rich lake sits at around 1,312 feet (400 meters) below sea level — the Earth’s lowest point. Wade into the waters to experience the bizarre floating sensation, enjoy a therapeutic mud bath, and if you wish, take the opportunity to buy some rejuvenating Dead Sea skin products (own expense) at duty free prices.

Afterward, return to your coach and pass the ancient city of Jericho as you travel back to Tel Aviv, where your trip ends at your hot

1

Harei Yehuda

Travel through the Judean Hills

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Khan Al-Hatruri - The Good Samaritan Inn (Pass By)

Pass by the Good Samaritan Inn

2

Masada National Park

Ascend to Masada and explore the National Park

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

3

Herod's Palace (Herodium)

Tour the remains of Herod’s palace

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

En Gedi Nature Reserve (Pass By)

See Ein Gedi Natural Reserve

Qumran Caves (Pass By)

Pass by the Qumran where the Dead Sea Scrolls were found

4

Dead Sea

Float and mud yourself at the Dead sea

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

• Confirmation will be received at time of booking

• Recommended to bring hats, bathing suit, towels, sun protection.

• Not wheelchair accessible

• Near public transportation

• Most travelers can participate

• Please note this tour is not suitable for children under the age of 4

• This tour/activity will have a maximum of 40 travelers