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Masada, Ein Gedi, and Dead Sea Tour from Eilat - 1 day Private Tour
Our Masada Ein Gedi and the Dead Sea guided tour from Eilat is a great way to visit three impressive sites in one day. The morning starts with an exciting view atop Masada, overlooking the Judean Desert and surrounding Dead Sea region. Reach the top via the cable car and explore the historic Masada Fortress which tells a tragic story and dates back to King Herod. Learn the stories and history with a knowledgeable guide. Later, visit the desert oasis, Ein Gedi a lush nature reserve before heading towards the Dead Sea. Once at the Dead Sea, relax and float in the healing waters and enjoy the surrounding mud, known to heal skin ailments. Leave the Dead Sea feeling refreshed and rejuvenated before heading back to Eilat.
As a private tour, this itinerary can be fully customized to create the perfect tailor-made experience for you with pickup from your location in Eilat. For groups of ten people or more inquiry for special group rates!
Masada and Dead Sea tour from Eilat Highlights
- Pickup from hotel or accommodation in Eilat
- Drive through the desert to the fortress of Masada
- Masada, an iconic site in Jewish history was originally built by King Herod and is a symbol of heroism because of the men who defended it from the Roman Empire.
- Enter the park and reach the top of Masada by cable car
- Once you arrive at the top of Masada, you will feel the story come to life as your tour guide retells the history of this fortress. You will also spend the morning taking in the amazing view of Israel from this plateau.
- Enjoy a short hike in the stunning Ein Gedi Nature Reserve
- Float in the Dead Sea and experience the therapeutic and healing powers of the water
- Return to Eilat
Tour Itinerary
- 05:45 – Pickup from hotels in Eilat
- 09:30 – Arrival to Masada. Ascend via the cable car and explore the site with a guide
- 11:45 – Walk in the nature reserve at Ein Gedi, a desert oasis
- 14:00 – Relax at the Dead Sea, floating in the waters and immersing in the muds
- 16:30 – Free time for shopping/eating before departure to Eilat
- 18:00 – Departure to Eilat
- 22:00 – Arrival in Eilat
NB all timings are approximate and the order of sites is subject to change
Masada, Ein Gedi, Dead Sea Tour from Eilat Information
- Tour price includes all transportation, guide, hotel pickup in Eilat, guiding, a short video presentation about the Dead Sea and entrance to the beach at Dead Sea (worth $20)
- Price does not include entry fees to Masada (around 75 NIS) and Ein Gedi (around 30 NIS).
- Tour includes pickup and drop-off from all hotels in Eilat.
- This private tour is available for groups of all sizes
