Day Tour of Masada and the Dead Sea from Tel Aviv - Small Group
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Day Tour of Masada and the Dead Sea from Tel Aviv - Small Group

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Stop At: Dead Sea, Israel

Masada and the Dead Sea Tour

Herod& Fortress and palaces; Swim in the Dead Sea

Depart from Tel Aviv via the Judean hills to the Dead Sea, the lowest place on earth; We begin out journey by taking the route down from Jerusalem descending below sea level through the Biblical wilderness towards the Dead Sea. On the way we can see the Inn of the Good Samaritan and stop on route to look out across the desert as we pass the point marking "sea level". The ancient city of Jericho can be seen in the distance where Joshua's troops caused the walls to fall (Joshua 6) and where Jesus healed the blind.

We reach the shores of the Dead Sea encrusted with white salt and follow the shoreline towards Masada. Although it's possible to climb the ancient Snake Path up Masada as the Romans did 2000 years ago, we take the convenient cable car up to the mountain top plateau. It was here that King Herod built a fortified palace complete with every convenience. Herod had built a swimming pool, water cisterns, two palaces, store rooms and even a synagogue.

Heading back to the Dead Sea we pass the desert oasis of Ein Gedi where there is lush foliage and gorgeous waterfalls and where David hid from angry King Saul. We also pass by Qumran were the 2,000 year old Dead Sea Scrolls were discovered in a number of hillside caves.

To end off a perfect day we stop at the Dead Sea, the lowest point on Earth and a contender for the title of one of the Seven Wonders of the World. People come from across the globe to enjoy the therapeutic mineral rich waters. And don't worry if you don't know how to swim, the high salt content will keep you afloat.

Duration: 10 hours

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Included
  • Hotel pickup Tel Aviv: 07:15 AM and drop-off
  • Professional guide
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Cable Car up to Masada
  • Includes all entrance fees
  • Entry/Admission - Dead Sea
Not included
  • Food and drinks
  • Insurance not included
Additional
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Comfortable walking shoes, hat, sunscreen, bathing suit and towel are recommended.
  • Minimum starting age for the tour is 4 years old.
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 45 travelers
Features
Tourism
95%
Cultural
65%
Aquatic
20%
Reviews
4.5
2
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Jonathan K
5 | 2019-07-12

Our driver and guide Amir Coll Or was incredibly enthusiastic, passionate and knowledgeable, and really added to the whole experience!

Anonymous
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Tel Aviv-Yafo

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