Jerusalem, Masada, and Dead Sea Tour - 2 Days
Experience three of Israel’s crown jewels on this two-day tour of Jerusalem, Masada, and the Dead Sea, important throughout history to people from around the world. You will enjoy a comprehensive one day tour of Jerusalem, where you will visit all four quarters of the Old City as well as the highlights of the new parts of the city outside of the walls. On your second day, you will explore Masada, the amazing desert fortress, experience a true desert oasis at Ein Gedi and float in the Dead Sea, the lowest place on earth. The tour is available every day, seven days a week, starting in Jerusalem or Tel Aviv, and is led by an experienced fully licensed tour guide.
Tour Highlights
- Explore Jerusalem’s Old City
- See the highlights of the Jewish Quarter – the Western Wall and Byzantine Cardo
- Visit the Christian Quarter with the Church of the Sepulchre and Via Dolorosa
- Explore the Muslim Quarters and see the famous ‘souq’, markets, and take in the flavors and smells it entails.
- See the Dome of the Rock
- Cross the Valley of Hinnom as you leave the Old City and continue to the newer parts where you will explore sites such as Yemin Moshe, with the famous Montefiore Windmill, the YMCA building, the majestic King David Hotel, and the Russian Compound
- Experience the vibrant scents, sounds, and flavors at Machane Yehuda, the most significant market in the city.
- Drive through the Judean Desert, past Jericho, the oldest city on earth
- Traveling south along the shores of the Dead Sea, visit Masada, an iconic site in Jewish and Israeli history, this fortress is a symbol of heroism. Travel up using the cable car and explore the ruins of King Herod’s palace imagining life here thousands of years ago.
- Marvel at the beauty of Ein Gedi, a hidden desert oasis where can swim in a waterfall
- Finally, for some rejuvenation float in the Dead Sea, the lowest place on earth. Experience the therapeutic waters of this saline lake, bathe in the mineral-rich mud, and take in the gorgeous desert views surrounding you.
Tour Information
- Tour price includes overnight accommodation in a tourist class hotel in Jerusalem, breakfast, and all entrance fees
- Prices are based on two people sharing a room, single supplement apply if you require a single room (see below for details)
- A high season supplement applies to this tour during the following periods: Christmas + New Year (23/12/19-02/01/20), Purim (03/06/2020 – 03/10/2020), Pesach (04/07/2020 – 04/18/2020), Independence day (04/28/2020 – 04/29/2020), May (05/01/2020 – 05/31/2020), Pride (06/15/2020 – 06/21/2020), Summer (01/08/2020 – 31/08/2020), September (09/15/2020 – 09/30/2020), October (10/01/2020 – 10/31/2020), Christmas + New Year (12/23/2020 – 01/06/2021)
- Cancellation fees are as follows:
Up to 14 days before departure - 20% of the total price
Up to 7 days before departure - 50% of the total price Less than 7 days - 100% of the total price
- Pickup in one city and dropoff in another is possible. Please indicate when booking
- Pickup is available from all major hotels. To see a map of pickup points, click 'Book Now' and enter your date and city
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This is a group tour but can be customized and taken privately for families or groups.
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