Masada and Dead Sea Tour from Jerusalem

A full-day tour to an ancient stone fortress and a salt lake

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Free cancellation available
Up to 24 hours before the start time
Duration: 9 hours

This full-day tour to Masada and the Dead Sea begins with a journey from Jerusalem through the Judean Hills. As you travel south, you'll pass the Inn of the Good Samaritan. Afterwards, you'll descend below sea level to the lowest point on Earth, the Dead Sea.

The tour continues to Masada, a flat-topped rock and ancient stone fortress that stands 1476 feet above the desert sands. Once you arrive at the summit via cable car, you'll be rewarded with views of the Dead Sea. Here, your guide will lead you to the remnants of the palace-fortress of King Herod. The area includes storerooms, palaces and guardhouses as well as water cisterns and a bathhouse bedecked in murals and mosaics.

If there is time remaining, the tour will stop at the Dead Sea Mineral Cosmetic Factory for refreshments. The final stop is at the Dead Sea's beach, where you can relax and enjoy the health benefits of black mud and turquoise salt water.

Why Visit

  • A journey through the Judean desert and a cable car ride
  • A guided tour of Masada with a visit to King Herod's palace
  • Opportunity to have a mud bath at the Dead Sea

What's included

  • Admission
  • Guided tour
  • Transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

What's Not Included

    What's not included
    • Food and drinks

    Additional information

    This is a group tour. You can choose between a 'business' option (for groups of up to 22 participants) and a 'tour' option (for groups of up to 40 participants).

    Comfortable footwear is recommended.

    Please bring a bathing suit, hat, sunscreen and towel.

    If the tour to Masada is unavailable, you will tour the Qasr al-Yahud Baptismal Site and the Qumran Caves instead.

    Bring your ticket with you to the attraction.

    Location

    Pick-up point
    Jerusalem
    Please contact the tour provider to confirm pickup details. You'll find their contact details on the voucher you receive after booking. Please allow for a delay of up to 20 minutes after the agreed-upon pickup time due to traffic conditions or other unforeseen circumstances.

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