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Private Tour: Masada and Dead Sea Day Trip from Jerusalem

4.524 reviewsDead Sea

  • 10 hours
  • Free cancellation up to 24h before
  • 4 languages
  • Private tour

Highlights

Marvel at the natural and historical splendors of Israel’s Dead Sea region on this private day trip from Jerusalem. Traveling in a private vehicle, drive south to UNESCO-listed Masada, where a fortress-palace built by King Herod tops a mountain plateau. Ascend via cable car to see the ruins and hear about the Jewish zealots who killed themselves here in the 1st century AD. Next, visit the Dead Sea for a revitalizing mud bath and swim in the salt-rich waters. Enjoy in-depth attention from a guide on this private tour.

Inclusions

What's included

  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Professional private guide
  • Pickup and drop-off around the city

What's not

  • Food and drinks
  • Masada National Park - 77 NIS (23$)
  • Ein Gedi Nature Reserve - 24 NIS (7.5$)
  • Dead Sea, Israel - 45 NIS (13.5$)
  • Masada National Park
  • Dead Sea
  • En Gedi Nature Reserve

Itinerary

  1. Travel through the Jordan Valley

    Passes by

  2. Ascend to Masada by cable car and explore the National Park.

    2 h

  3. Travel Ein Gedi Nature Reserve

    50 min

  4. Stop by the Qumran Caves where the Dead Sea Scrolls were found

    20 min

  5. Relax and float in the Dead Sea

    2 h

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

Reviews

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Know before you go

Pickup
Pickup is included for everyone.
Ticket type
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Operated by
Bein Harim Ltd
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • This itinerary is only a proposal; we can customize this private tour according to your wishes
  • We recommend to bring comfortable walking shoes, swimwear, water, towel and sun protection.

How it compares in Jerusalem

  • Its from-price is 26% above the median of the 140 day trips we list in Jerusalem.
  • Its length is typical for the group.
  • By number of reviews it ranks 28 of 140.
  • The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Jerusalem

Jerusalem is an ancient hill city, sacred to Jews, Christians and Muslims, with a walled Old City of stone lanes, markets and shrines.

Jerusalem stands among the Judean hills, about 750 metres above sea level, and its Old City, enclosed by Ottoman walls of the sixteenth century, is divided into Jewish, Christian, Muslim and Armenian quarters. The Western Wall, the Dome of the Rock with its golden dome, and the Church of the Holy Sepulchre lie within a short walk of each other, and the Old City is listed by UNESCO.

Top-ranked sights in Jerusalem: Western Wall (Wailing Wall), Old City of Jerusalem, Jerusalem Jewish Quarter.

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