This tour kicks off by traveling south of Jerusalem through the Judean Hills and passes the Inn of the Good Samaritan. Then, the tour descends beneath sea level to the Dead Sea at the lowest point on the planet and along the edge of the Dead Sea where the turquoise water is lined with a white salt crust. Your first stop on this tour is Masada, a “mesa” or flat-topped rock outcrop rising 450m from the desert plains where you will take a cable car to the plateau summit of Masada where there are breathtaking views of the Dead Sea. On Masada, you will tour the remains of King Herod’s palace-fortress with its guardhouses, water cisterns, storerooms, palaces, and a bathhouse as well mosaic and murals inside.
If time permits, you will stop for refreshments at the Dead Sea Mineral Cosmetic factory. Your final stop on this tour is the Dead Sea where you can relax on the beach and unwind. Enjoy the natural health benefits of the Dead Sea environment including the salt-rich water, oxygen-rich air and mineral-rich black mud that you can use as a natural skin mask.
Full-day Masada and Dead Sea tour from Jerusalem
- Travel through the Judean desert
- Enjoy a guided tour at Masada
- Drive to the Dead Sea and enjoy a mud bath
Entrance fees
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Guided tour
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Transportation in air-conditioned vehicle
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Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Entrance fees
Food and drinks
Food and drinks
- Please confirm your pick-up details with the local operator. You will find their contant information in the voucher after booking
- You can choose between a Business option (group can be up to 22 people) and a Tour option (group can be up to 40 people). These only differentiate the group size.
- There might be some delay (up to 20 minutes) due to traffic or other operational issues
- It is recommended to bring a bathing suit, towel, hat, sun protection and wear good walking shoes
- In case the tour of Masada is not available, you will tour Qumran caves and Qasr el Yahud Baptismal Site
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