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From Jerusalem: Masada Sunrise, Ein Gedi & Dead Sea Day Trip

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From Jerusalem: Masada Sunrise, Ein Gedi & Dead Sea Day Trip
4  / 567 reviews

Hike up to the ruins of King Herod's former citadel and watch the sunrise at Masada. Get back to nature in the Ein Gedi Nature Reserve and relax at a private beach at the Dead Sea.

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Duration 1 day
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Tom – New Zealand

This trip surpassed all our expectations. Some of the reviews left us concerned that it might have been a bit average. For us, those reviews could not have been more wrong. The bus was excellent, and the time spent in each location, while short (walk up Masada commenced at 5am and we were in the cable care going down by 8.30 / an hour at Ein Gedi (enough time to walk to the large waterfall and back, but no time to swim) and an hour and a half at Dead Sea (enough time to get covered in mud, and then float around for about 30 mins), was enough for us to enjoy each place but focus on Masada. Our guide (Yuval) was excellent. He was very knowledgeable on the history of all the places we went to. Some reviews suggested the guides were not that great. Ours was excellent. Things to note, not included in the details: you cable car down Masada (it's extra to the admission fee). There are places to buy food at each stop (so no need to pack lunch). Highly recommend this trip!

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Tom – New Zealand
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Alice – France

Amazing day on the tour. All expectations were met. The guide was very interesting and lively which made this tour highly enriching. Tour was exactly as described and the time on site were great. Would highly recommend to see all these wanders.

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Alice – France

Experience

Highlights

  • Hike to the top of the ancient desert fortress of Masada to watch the sunrise
  • Get spectacular views of the Dead Sea and Judean Desert
  • Go for a nature walk in the Ein Gedi Nature Reserve
  • Enjoy access to a private beach to float in the healing waters of the Dead Sea

Full description

Depart Jerusalem in the early morning at 3:00 AM. Travel for 1.5 hours to Masada mountain and begin your hike to the top. On the way up to the top, enjoy the extraordinary desert sunrise, one that can only be seen in the right place at the right time. Once at the top you will enjoy some time to experience the site. Head back down the mountain and travel to Ein-Gedi Nature Reserve. At 8:00 AM arrive at the Ein-Gedi Nature Reserve. Enter the reserve to watch the desert wildlife in the magnificent green Ein-Gedi Oasis. 10:00 AM continue your journey to the Dead Sea. Arrive at the Dead Sea, the lowest point on earth and enjoy bathing and floating on it's therapeutic waters. After floating and covering yourself with mud your driver will begin the trip back to Jerusalem. At approximately 1:00 PM arrive back in Jerusalem.

Includes

  • Transportation
  • Entry fees to Masada (NIS 29) and Ein Gedi (NIS 29)
  • Lunch
  • Entry fee to a private beach at the Dead Sea (35 NIS)

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Meeting point

Pick-up from the David Citadel Hotel, Jerusalem. Arrive 15 minutes before the activity starts.

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Important information

Know before you go

  • Please wear comfortable shoes and bring a towel and your swimming costume
  • The private beach at the Dead Sea has shower, bathroom and changing facilities

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4 /5

based on 67 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.2/5
  • Transportation
    4.3/5
  • Service
    3.6/5
  • Organization
    3.4/5

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Tom – New ZealandApril 25, 2023  – Verified booking
This trip surpassed all our expectations. Some of the reviews left us concerned that it might have been a bit average. For us, those reviews could not have been more wrong. The bus was excellent, and the time spent in each location, while short (walk up Masada commenced at 5am and we were in the cable care going down by 8.30 / an hour at Ein Gedi (enough time to walk to the large waterfall and back, but no time to swim) and an hour and a half at Dead Sea (enough time to get covered in mud, and then float around for about 30 mins), was enough for us to enjoy each place but focus on Masada. Our guide (Yuval) was excellent. He was very knowledgeable on the history of all the places we went to. Some reviews suggested the guides were not that great. Ours was excellent. Things to note, not included in the details: you cable car down Masada (it's extra to the admission fee). There are places to buy food at each stop (so no need to pack lunch). Highly recommend this trip!
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Alice – FranceMay 1, 2023  – Verified booking
Amazing day on the tour. All expectations were met. The guide was very interesting and lively which made this tour highly enriching. Tour was exactly as described and the time on site were great. Would highly recommend to see all these wanders.
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Philip – United StatesJune 15, 2023  – Verified booking
Tour went super-smoothly. Packed day. Ronni (the tour guide) was great -- extremely organized and efficient, and really knew what he was talking about.
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Product ID: 119050

Activity provider:Tourist Israel Tours

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