Watch the sunrise from the ancient ruins of Masada and get some time to float in the Dead Sea on a guided tour from Tel Aviv. Visit the nature reserve at Ein Gedi with pickup and drop-off.

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Duration 12 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
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Live tour guide: English

Highlights

Hike to the top of the ancient fortress of Herod the Great at Masada
Get some time to hike in the mountains
Watch the amazing sunset from Masada
Float in the mineral rich waters of the Dead Sea
Take a refreshing dip in the spring waters of the Ein Gedi Nature Reserve

Full description

You will be picked up early in the morning at 2:00 AM from Tel Aviv/3:00 am from Jerusalem. Travel to Masada mountain, arrive at 5:30 AM 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. Ypu will arrive at Jerusalem at approximately 1:00 PM and at 2:00 PM to Tel Aviv.

Includes

Transportation
Guided tour

Entry fee to Masada and Ein Gedi (29 ILS each)
Entry fee to a private beach at the Dead Sea (35 ILS)
Lunch

Not suitable for

People with mobility impairments

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Important information

What to bring

Swimwear
Towel
Water

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

From Tel Aviv: Guided Masada Sunrise Climb w/ Dead Sea Stop

From Tel Aviv: Guided Masada Sunrise Climb w/ Dead Sea Stop

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