Masada and the Dead Sea Day Trip from Tel Aviv: Explore Historic Ruins and Therapeutic Waters

Embark on a day trip from Tel Aviv to experience the historic ruins of Masada and King Herod’s palaces, and indulge in the therapeutic waters of the Dead Sea. Discover the hidden wonders of Qumran caves and the Jordan River Baptism site as a substitute during the closure period of Masada.

Duration: 12 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Harei Yehuda - Travel through the Judean Hills

  • Khan Al-Hatruri - The Good Samaritan Inn - Pass by the Good Samaritan Inn

  • Masada National Park - Ascend to Masada and explore the National Park

  • Herod’s Palace (Herodium) - Tour the remains of Herod’s palace

  • En Gedi Nature Reserve - See Ein Gedi Natural Reserve

  • Qumran Caves - Pass by the Qumran where the Dead Sea Scrolls were found

  • Dead Sea - Float and mud yourself at the Dead sea

What's Included
  • Professional guide
  • Entrance fees
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Cable Car up to Masada
  • Hotel pickup and drop off
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks, unless specified
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Discover two of Israel’s must-see sights on this memorable day trip from Tel Aviv. You’ll explore the legendary ruins of Masada and King Herod’s palaces, and enjoy a therapeutic visit to the famous Dead Sea. This unforgettable day trip also passes the setting of one of the New Testament’s most famous parables, the Good Samaritan.

Due to maintenance working of the cable car, the site of Masada will be closed between January 13th-27th 2019.

As a substitution, tour will visit at Qumran caves and Baptism site on the Jordan River.

  • Recommended to bring hats, bathing suit, towels, sun protection.
  • Please note this tour is not suitable for children under the age of 4
Location
Harei Yehuda
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Nicolas_f
Jul 5, 2024
Good guide with amazing anecdoctes - good places and clear explanations must do good places and clear explanations must do good places and clear explanations must do
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811martenp
Jun 26, 2024
Masada Dead sea relax - I really enjoyed the trip! The guide Eyal was very provident and professional! I Learned a lot about the places we passed by. We went through the sites without any hurry. The things were explained in an very eupeptic manner. Although we passed through the Westbank in summer 2024, there was no impression of any danger on the way. Local people we found where very kind at all places. The stay at the beach was about 1.5h, enough to enjoy this extraordinary place. Thanks for a very nice trip!
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Esimisrael
Jun 26, 2024
Unforgettable Masada and Dead Sea Adventure! - This "Masada and the Dead Sea Day Trip from Tel Aviv" was incredible! The convenience of hotel pickup and drop-off, combined with comfortable air-conditioned travel, made the journey stress-free. Our guide's detailed explanations at Masada were enlightening, enhancing our appreciation of this historic site. Floating in the Dead Sea was a surreal experience, with optional therapeutic treatments available. Highly recommended for anyone visiting Israel!
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Hansjoachimd628
Oct 5, 2023
Udi is great! - Udi, the guide, was extremely well informed and made the trip great. I would recommend the trip with him in a small group at any time.
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João
Sep 21, 2023
Impressive tour. - Very organized tour with a prepared, enthusiastic and knowledgeable guide about the places visited. The ruins of Masada are impressive and the landscapes of it and the Dead Sea are very beautiful and unique. We suffered from the sun and the heat but the visit is remarkable both for the history of the place and the nature around it.
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Ziyikuek
Sep 18, 2023
Good tour - One of the best tour I have had. Aviv was very knowledgeable in his histories and stories. Handing our tour in both French and English! However we did not once felt tied down or slowed down by his dual explaining he was doing. He handled his group very professionally, informing us of our gathering point and route very detailedly. Love all the information on Masada and the relax time at Dead Sea in the end!
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Cristhian_m
Jul 26, 2024
A must go - Great tour for learn more about and amazing story! I was very relaxed in the dead sea!!! A couple of unexpected things happened along the tour but the company resolved them well!
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Charlotte_b
Apr 13, 2024
I will start with the... - I will start with the good part: our guide, Eyal, was very informative and professional. The tour was both in English and in Spanish and he switched effortlessly from one language to the other. He was ponctual and everything was well organized. The less good part: instead of accessing the Dead Sea in Ein Bokek, in Israel, you access it in Kalia beach, which belongs to an illegal Israeli settlement in the West Bank. This should be clearly stated in the description of the tour, as it can raise concerns both for security and ethical reasons.
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Jason_s
Jun 16, 2024
Don’t recommend - avoid - Rude awful tour guide. They refuse to drop you back at your hotel and drop you 12 miles away and tell you to pay for a private taxi to your hotel despite the tour offering hotel pick up and drop off. I don’t recommend this tour. The staff are rude, aggressive and confrontational when it was pointed out to them that hotel drop off was included in the tour.
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Quinn_a
May 31, 2024
Don't tour with Avi - I was outside my hotel 10 minutes early for pickup. My Viator ticket had my hotel's name and time. I received a call from Avi, asking me to hurry up and go outside. He kept saying "Hurry, Hurry!". But I was outsid the hotel. Avi yelled at my over the phone saying he didn't see me. Turns out, Avi posted a revised schedule with new pick up locations and times last night on an App called WhatsApp, which I do not use. Nobody told me about this! Avi then hung up the phone. I Googled the new pickup point and rushed over there, it was about a 7 minutes walk away from my hotel. Avi phoned me again and told me to "Hurry Up! Take a Taxi! Hurry Up! I will leave without you!". Then Avi hung up the phone again. I was having heart palpitations and my mouth was dry. Avi phoned me again and said "I am leaving!" and I said that I could see the van from where I was, and to just wait a couple fo minutes. I was having a panic attack and had to take my emergency Rx pill that I keep in a tiny key fob. For the third time, Avi phoned me and yelled "I am leaving without you!" I could literally see the van from where I was. I have never been treated so badly in my life. Avi is a bully and treats other people like crap. I have never been treated in such a hostile manner. I am a paying customer for a 12 hour tour and Avi can't wait 2 minutes for an error in scheduling that HE HIMSELF CREATED. This was an epic failure and has effected my opinion of the people of Israel.
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