Masada, Ein Gedi, Dead Sea, & More Tour
Our Masada, Ein Gedi, Dead Sea, and More tour is available from Tel Aviv and Jerusalem with guaranteed departures every day, taking you to several of the most iconic sites in the region. Begin the day at Masada, ascending via the cable car and touring the fortress which dates to King Herod’s time, taking in the incredible views across the Dead Sea region and the Judean Desert. Next, we’ll head to Ein Gedi, where you will be able to walk through the oasis that sits here in the middle of the desert. Continue to the Dead Sea, where there will be a chance to bathe in the muds and float in the waters of this salty lake which is the lowest point on Earth. Leaving the Dead Sea, we’ll head back to the start point, passing Qumran, where the Dead Sea Scrolls were discovered, and, the lowest and oldest city on Earth, Jericho, on the way.
Our Masada, Ein Gedi, Dead Sea, and More Tour is led by one of our team of experienced guides who will allow you to explore with the group, or head off to explore on your own if you prefer. The tour is available every day from Tel Aviv and Jerusalem with guaranteed departures. Starting in March the tour is available every Sunday and Thursday with Spanish Speaking guide.
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“Real value sold, feeling of being a guest rather than a tourist was provided” – Pawel, Poland
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“We booked this 1-day tour with Tourist Israel frankly with low expectations due to the lower cost compared to other options. I must say we were very delighted with the entire experience from pick up in the morning until drop off at the end of the day. The bus was very nice and comfortable. The stops in Masada, Ein Gedi, and the Dead Sea were perfect in terms of timing and duration. Our guide Allen was just fantastic. Easy going, very knowledgeable of the area, its history and always provided insight you can’t pick up from a tour book. I really enjoyed spending time with him and talking with him. I would give this operator a 5 Star rating. We would use them again for other tours.” – Richard
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Masada, Ein Gedi, Dead Sea, and More Tour Highlights
- Pickup from Tel Aviv or Jerusalem.
- Descend through the Judean Desert below sea level to the lowest region on Earth (photo stop at Sea Level, if time permits).
- On the road, you will also pass the Inn of the Good Samaritan and the city of Jericho.
- Ascend Masada via the cable car and explore with your guide the ruins of King Herod’s palace and the fortified site which is a symbol of heroism in Jewish history and Israeli society.
- Float in the waters of the Dead Sea, and bathe in the muds.
- Walk in the oasis of Ein Gedi, a beautiful green spot in the center of the desert.
- Return to Jerusalem and Tel Aviv
Masada, Ein Gedi, Dead Sea, and More Tour itinerary
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- 06:30 – Pickup from Tel Aviv
- 07:45 – Pickup from Jerusalem
- 09:30 – Arrival to Masada. Ascend via the cable car and explore the site with a guided tour
- 11:45 – Ein Gedi. Explore this beautiful nature reserve, a true desert oasis.
- 14:00 – Dead Sea. Enjoy floating in the waters and immersing in muds of this uniques place, the lowest on Earth. Free time for lunch
- 16:30 – Depart from the Dead Sea
- 17:30 – Arrival back in Jerusalem
- 18:30 – Arrival back in Tel Aviv
NB – all timings are approximate
Tour Information
- This is a guaranteed departure tour departing every day. Read more here about our private Masada, Ein Gedi, and Dead Sea tour.
- Starting in March 2020 this tour will be available every Sunday and Thursday with a Spanish speaking guide. Please note in your booking if you would like a Spanish guide when booking for these days
- Things to bring: Passport, Hat and sunscreen, Walking shoes, Bathing suit and towel, water and snacks
- Includes: Transportation to all sites from Tel Aviv or Jerusalem, entrance to the beach at the Dead Sea, tour guide.
- Excludes: Masada entrance, cable car, and Ein Gedi entrance fee. Your guide will use a service called Skip the Line to purchase your tickets for these sites. They will collect cash for this on the bus. The Masada entrance fee is 31 NIS/9 USD/8 Euro. The cable car fee is 46 NIS/13.50 USD/11.50 Euro. The Ein Gedi entrance fee is 28 NIS/8 USD/7 Euro. We accept all 3 currencies, so please be sure to bring the correct amount in cash. If you do not bring cash for this service, you may have to wait in line to buy your entrance tickets.
- Cancelation policy: You may cancel via email up to 24 hours in advance of the tour start time for a 95% refund. If you cancel within 24 hours of the tour start time, no refund will be given.
