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From Jerusalem: Masada at Sunrise, Ein Gedi & Dead Sea Tour

4.5  / 5231 reviews
Activity provider:Abraham Tours
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From Jerusalem: Masada at Sunrise, Ein Gedi & Dead Sea Tour

Activity provider:Abraham Tours
4.5  / 5231 reviews

From $71 per person

Join this tour from Jerusalem and climb the ancient Masada as the sun rises over the desert. Travel to the stunning Ein Gedi Nature Reserve and finish the day by floating in the magnificent Dead Sea.

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Duration 10 hours
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Experience

Highlights
  • Climb Masada Desert Fortress as the sun rises
  • Tour the fortress ruins and see the amazing views
  • Hike at the oasis at Ein Gedi Nature Reserve
  • Relax and float in the magnificent Dead Sea
Full description
From the Old City of Jerusalem, drive to Southern Israel for a brilliant day amongst nature. Hike in the cool darkness to the very top of the ancient desert fortress of Masada before bathing in the healing, salty waters of the Dead Sea. You will watch the day begin with a spectacular sunrise over the Moab Mountains and the Judean Desert. Then at the top of the mountain, discover the history of one the greatest Jewish symbols of hope and pride. You will ascend and descend the mountain fortress by the famous Snake Path. Then, continue on to the real highlight of the tour, a walk through the stunning Ein Gedi nature reserve with its natural springs, waterfalls and amazing desert plants and wildlife. After your long walk you will be ready to rest your tired feet and float effortlessly in the healing waters of the Dead Sea or take a bath in the therapeutic mud at the lowest place on Earth: A truly unique experience that will leave you relaxed and fortified. Once fully refreshed and treated, you will be ready to make your homeward journey to Jerusalem.
Includes
  • Transportation by air-conditioned vehicle
  • Dead Sea beach entry fee
  • App with written guidance
  • Food and drinks
  • Entrance fees to National Parks: Masada (31 ILS) and Ein Gedi (28 ILS)
  • Towel
Not suitable for
  • Pregnant women
  • People with mobility impairments

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Meeting point

Upon arrival, please enter the lobby of Abraham Jerusalem (Abraham Hostel).

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What to bring

  • Swimwear
  • Water
  • Sunscreen
  • Hiking shoes
  • Sun hat
  • Passport, copy accepted
  • Flip-flops
  • Towel

Know before you go

  • Important Update: Please note that due to maintenance efforts, parts of the Ein Gedi nature reserve will be closed until further notice.
  • Moderate physical fitness level is required for this tour.
  • Towels can be rented (15 ILS) at the meeting point before departure.
  • Please note that this is a self-guided tour.

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.5 /5

based on 231 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.5/5
  • Transportation
    4.7/5
  • Service
    4.4/5
  • Organization
    4.4/5

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GetYourGuide traveler – FranceJuly 19, 2023 – Verified booking
We loved the activity. The desert is magical, the sunrise is amazing with the view over the region and after the effort of climbing up. Ein Gedi is a wonderful way to cool down afterwards and the Dead Sea is unique. What made the trip so special was also our guide Samuel, who really introduced us to his birth region, raised awareness about the Dead Sea future and took care of us and provided us with fun facts. We loved Samuel !!!!
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GetYourGuide traveler August 26, 2019 – Verified booking
Exactly what we expected. We had time to enjoy each destination. The idea to arrive at Massada at dawn is a great idea to climb the mount before the warmth and the resort near to the dead sea allows us to relax in the swimming pool after the bath in the salty sea.
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GetYourGuide traveler – GermanyAugust 10, 2019 – Verified booking
All in all a great tour with a reliable tour guide and a good price-performance ratio. Highlights were of course the sunrise at Masada and Ein Gedi with it's animals and the waterfal. Things to mind: - The climb at Masada is really exhausting. The cable car starts at 8am,, so you have to walk. If your old or not that sporty, it is possible, that you are not in time in Masada for the sunrise. - We don't know why everybody's talking about the dead sea and how wonderful it is. You feel like a dead fish in (too) salty, oily, nearly boiling water. If you make the mistake to put finger in your eyes, you feeling the pains of your life and after 30 minutes lying at the "beach" (more like mud desert) you sweating like hell. You can say, that you were at the lowest point at the earth, maybe that's the experience. But, like I said: The tour was all in all a great adventure!
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