Masada Sunrise, Ein Gedi & Dead Sea Tour
Our Masada Sunrise Tour from Tel Aviv or Jerusalem includes Ein Gedi and the Dead Sea and is the easiest, cheapest and most comprehensive way to visit this region of Israel. Start your day with a sunrise climb of Masada, ascending to the top of the ancient fortress in darkness and gradually witness the lighting-up of the surroundings. Once reaching the top of the mountain, sit back, relax and take in the beauty of this extraordinary event. After the highlight of our Masada Sunrise Tour, head to the Ein Gedi Nature Reserve, an extraordinary oasis with magnificent desert plants, wildlife, and waterfalls perched between a barren and empty desert. Enjoy walking through the greenery and cooling off in the springs. And finally, float in the Dead Sea, the lowest place on earth. The lake is made up of 34% salt and contains minerals and muds with special healing properties.
With stunning scenery, wildlife, fun and adventure, no trip to Israel could be complete without a visit! The Masada Sunrise Tour starts and ends conveniently in Jerusalem and Tel Aviv, and is self-guided, with direction but no accompanying tour guide for a more independent style of travel. The tour is available every day.
Masada Sunrise, Ein Gedi & Dead Sea Tour – Reviews
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“Amazing trip up Masada and to the Dead Sea at a very reasonable price. Also, the sunrise from the top was wonderful.” – Miriam, New Zealand
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“The Masada Sunrise Tour really awesome! We had a very cool driver, very helpful, kind and caring. Of course, the places we’ve seen were amazing, especially the Ein Gedi waterfalls.” – Sara, Poland
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“Overall, it was an excellent and expeditious way to see all 3 places on a day trip for a great price.” – Deborah, New Jersey USA
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Masada Sunrise Tour highlights
- Pickup from Jerusalem or Tel Aviv
- Travel through the Judean Desert, passing the ‘Inn of the Good Samaritan’ as you descend towards the Dead Sea.
- Hike up to the top of the ancient desert fortress of Masada in the cool sunrise via the famous snake path (named for its impressive route).
- Watch the day begin with a spectacular Masada sunrise over the Dead Sea, Moab Mountains, and the Judean Desert.
- Tour the top of the mountain to discover the history of one of the greatest Jewish symbols of hope and pride.
- Hike or, if you prefer, take a more leisurely walk, through the Ein Gedi nature reserve, an oasis, with its permanent springs, waterfalls, and amazing desert plants and wildlife.
- Restore yourself by floating in the healing waters of the Dead Sea, or bathe in the therapeutic mud at the lowest place on Earth.
Masada Sunrise Tour itinerary
- 02:00 – Pick up in Tel Aviv
- 03:00 – Pick up in Jerusalem
- 05:30 – Arrival at Masada, hike to top to see the sunrise
- 08:00 – Walk in the Ein Gedi Nature Reserve
- 10:30 – Relax at the Dead Sea
- 12:00 – Leave the Dead Sea, and return to your start point
- 13:00 – Arrive back in Jerusalem
- 14:00 – Arrive back in Tel Aviv
- Pickup in one city and dropoff in another is possible for an extra charge (for example, starting in Jerusalem and ending in Tel Aviv). Please indicate when booking.
- *NB Itinerary for Masada Sunrise, Ein Gedi & Dead Sea Tour varies seasonally and all times are approximate
Essential Information: Masada Sunrise Tour
- Things to bring: Hat and sunscreen, Walking shoes, Bathing suit and towel, water and snacks
- Includes: Transportation to all sites from Jerusalem and Tel Aviv, Entrance to the beach at the Dead Sea, a short video presentation about the Dead Sea
- Excludes: Masada and Ein Gedi entrance fees. 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 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.
- This is a self-guided tour. The group will be accompanied by an experienced driver who is on hand to answer questions. Please note that your driver is not a guide.
