Highlights
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The cable car ride up to the Masada plateau
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The breathtaking view of the Dead Sea
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The archaeological site of Masada
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Bathing in the Dead Sea's salty water
Essential info*
Instant confirmation
Digital voucher accepted
Duration 10hrs
Tour with Commentary
Languages
Description
Set off on an excursion to the Dead Sea and the archaeological site of Masada!
Get picked up from your hotel and head to the Dead Sea. On the way you'll pass by the Good Samaritan Inn. You'll also make a stop at the point where you pass below sea level.
You'll take a cable car up to Massada, a 450-metre-high plateau. You'll enjoy the exceptional view of the Dead Sea and its surroundings. You'll explore the ruins of King Herod's palace fortress which was built between 37 and 31 AD. Numerous buildings were uncovered during the excavations, including guard posts, water tanks, shops and a public bath. You'll also admire the mosaics and wall paintings that have been preserved thanks to the dry climate. Massada is also a symbol of Jewish resistance to invading Romans.
You'll then head back to the Dead Sea. You'll stop at Ein Gedi, an oasis in the Judean desert with a magnificent waterfall.
You'll continue your excursion to Qumran, the site where the Dead Sea Scrolls, the Bible's famous ancient texts, were found.
Your final stop will be on the shores of the Dead Sea. The beach and the salt-rich sea are perfect places to relax. You can also enjoy the natural benefits of the mineral-rich black mud.
You'll return to your hotel after a cultural day out with time to relax thrown in for good measure.
Options
When booking, you'll be asked to select a time according to your pick-up location. Please note that each time corresponds to a different city:
- 8:30 am: Jerusalem (pick-up between 8.15am and 8.45am)
- 7.15am: Tel Aviv (pick-up between 7am and 7.30am)
- 6.30am: Herzliya (pick-up between 6.15am and 6.45am)
Good to know
- Availability: (except under exceptional circumstances)
: every day
- In English: Wednesdays and Fridays
- In Spanish: Mondays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- In German: Tuesdays - Departure times and location (the exact time and location will be confirmed after you book):
- Jerusalem: Pick-up at your hotel between 8.15am and 8.45am
- Tel Aviv: Pick-up from your hotel between 7am and 7.30am
- The tour operator only picks up from certain hotels, pick-up will be confirmed after you book
- You must bring a towel and swimwear if you wish to swim
- We recommend you wear suitable walking attire, a hat and bring sunscreen
- The tour may be cancelled in case of force majeure. If this is the case, the activity will be postponed or a refund will be offered
You can cancel free of charge up to 2 days from the date of the reserved service (excluding special dates). Beyond that, cancellation fees will be applied as follows: * From 2 days prior and in the event of a No Show: 100% of fees A reservation during special dates is considered NON-CANCELLABLE, NON-MODIFIABLE, NON-REFUNDABLE.
Price includes
- Masada and Dead Sea excursion
- Transport by air-conditioned vehicle
- The admission fees
- The services of a professional guide
- Hotel pick-up/drop-off
Not included
- Food and drink
- Tips (optional)
- Any other extras
Customer reviews
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j’aurais souhait un plus bel endroit pour se baigner r a la Mer Morte le lieu est surpeuplé et j’ai vu d’autres sitesMartine B.Sep 30, 2023
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Tres belle excursion. Le guide Jonathan a été top et enfin nous avons eu une excursion en Français !Philippe T.Jul 22, 2023
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Orion est un super guide, excursion très intéressanteFanny L.Jun 20, 2023