From Jerusalem: Masada&Dead Sea Tour INCLUDING ENTRANCE FEES

4.291237 out of 5 stars
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4.291237 out of 5 stars
388 reviews
Activity provider:Rent-a-Guide | est.1985
From Jerusalem: Masada&Dead Sea Tour INCLUDING ENTRANCE FEES
4.291237 out of 5 stars
4.3
4.291237 out of 5 stars
388 reviews

Visit the Dead Sea and the desert fortress of Masada on our full-day excursion departing from Jerusalem. You’ll also have the chance to float and swim in the Dead Sea.

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Duration 10 hours
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Live tour guide
English
Pickup included
Pick up is provided from centrally located Jerusalem hotels only. The supplier will confirm the pick-up time and address. If your hotel is not central, you will be sent the address of the closest meeting point.

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

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Liz – United States

Such an amazing experience The tour guide was great and very knowledgeable really liked that she told us exactly what to expect

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bernalyn – United Arab Emirates

Great experience. Just bring a hat coz it can get hot! Our tour guide Dan did a very good job explaining the history behind the sites! worth the money and the trip!

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Highlights

  • Drive through the Judean desert
  • Ascend Masada by cable car and tour the mountain fortress
  • Float in the Dead Sea
  • Visit Mount Zion - King David's tomb, the room of the last supper, and Dormition Abbey
  • Visit Yad Vashem the memorial to the Holocaust

Full description

Start the day with pick-up from your hotel in Jerusalem and head to the Dead Sea, via the Judean hills. Your drive continues from there along the shores of the Dead Sea, to the desert fortress of Masada.

Arrive at Masada, where your guide will tell you about the heroic story of the Jewish fighters. You’ll ascend Masada by cable car and then tour the mountain fortress that was built by King Herod. This is the spot where the Zealots of the 1st century made their last stand against the Roman troops.

You’ll explore the site to see the remains of the walls, palaces, synagogue, water cisterns, mosaic floors and Roman baths. When you've completed this part of the tour, descend Masada by cable car.

Your next destination is the Dead Sea. Its shores are the lowest point on dry land on earth! You’ll have the opportunity to float and swim in the Dead Sea waters that many believe have special therapeutic effects.

Includes

  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off
  • Transportation
  • Government-licensed tour guide
  • Entrance fees to sites
  • Meals
  • Tips

Important information

What to bring

  • Sunglasses
  • Sun hat
  • Swimwear

Know before you go

  • Comfortable walking shoes, head covering, sun protection lotion, a bathing suit and a towel are recommended.
  • Hotel pick up is provided from centrally located hotels only. The supplier will confirm the pick-up time and address. If your hotel is not central, you will be sent the address of the closest meeting point.

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.3 /5

based on 388 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.5/5
  • Transportation
    4.2/5
  • Value for money
    3.9/5
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Liz – United StatesSeptember 3, 2023 – Verified booking
Such an amazing experience The tour guide was great and very knowledgeable really liked that she told us exactly what to expect
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bernalyn – United Arab EmiratesDecember 5, 2022 – Verified booking
Great experience. Just bring a hat coz it can get hot! Our tour guide Dan did a very good job explaining the history behind the sites! worth the money and the trip!
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Barry – United KingdomSeptember 25, 2022 – Verified booking
Lea our guide was very knowledgeable and in sightful. the timings of the tour were all well planned.

Product ID: 20582

Activity provider:Rent-a-Guide | est.1985