Jerusalem, Masada, Ein Gedi and Dead Sea Tour - 2 Days
Experience four of Israel’s crown jewels on this two-day tour of Jerusalem, Masada, the Dead Sea, and Ein Gedi. Start your tour from one of our centralized pickup points in Tel Aviv or Jerusalem. You will enjoy a comprehensive one day tour of Jerusalem, where you will visit all four quarters of the Old City as well as see the highlights of the new parts of the city outside of the walls. On your second day, you will be picked up from your hotel in the morning and then continue to 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 and fully licensed tour guide.
Tour Highlights
- Explore Jerusalem’s Old City and see the highlights, the Western Wall and Byzantine Cardo, the Church of the Sepulchre, Via Dolorosa and the famous market Old City Market
- Explore Jerusalem outside of the walls with 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
- Visit Masada, an iconic site in Jewish and Israeli history. 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 you 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.
Itinerary
Day 1
Jerusalem
- Start from our centralized pickup point in Jerusalem or Tel Aviv
- Tour the Old City, including the Western Wall, Via Dolorosa, Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Cardo
- Visit the bazaar in the Muslim quarter and take in the views of the Dome of the Rock
- Explore the bustling Machane Yehuda Market and see important landmarks in the newer parts of the city
- Overnight in Jerusalem or Tel Aviv
Day 2
Masada, Ein Gedi & Dead Sea
- Pickup from your hotel
- Drive through the desert and ascend Masada, the fortress beside the Dead Sea for a guided tour.
- After this, it is time to head to the lowest place on earth, the Dead Sea
- Relax at a private beach at the Dead Sea, float in the waters, and cover yourself in the healing muds
- Visit a true desert oasis at Ein Gedi National park
- Tour ends in Jerusalem or Tel Aviv
Tour Information
- Tour price includes overnight accommodation in a tourist class hotel, breakfast, and all entrance fees.
- Airport Pickup & Transfer on day one can be arranged for an extra cost– You’ll be greeted at Ben Gurion airport after passport control, guided through baggage claim and customs, and transferred to your hotel for the first night. Please inquire for rates.
- For an upgrade to Boutique or Superior Class Hotel or for single supplement rates, please inquire.
- Extra nights before or after the tour are available, for rates please inquire.
- 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 - 95% of the total price
Less than 14 days before departure - no refund (Change of an existing package booking is possible for an extra fee and depends on the availability of hotels)
This is a group tour but can be customized and taken privately for families or groups.
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