Dead Sea, Masada and Ein Gedi Day Tour from Jerusalem: Self-Guided Adventure in Judean Desert

This full day, self-guided, small group tour to Masada, Ein Gedi and the Dead Sea will take you from Jerusalem to the top sights in the Judean Desert. With a hike around an ancient fortress, time to relax and float in the Dead Sea, and a visit to desert oasis, you won’t be disappointed.

Duration: 10 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Masada National Park - Take a cable car to the top of the Masada Fortress.
    Explore the ruins at Masada and enjoy the spectacular view across the Dead Sea to the Moabite mountains in Jordan.
  • En Gedi Nature Reserve - Hike through the beautiful Ein Gedi Nature Reserve and cool off beside a beautiful pool.
  • Dead Sea - Float in the waters of…
What's Included
  • Written guidance via app
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Entrance fee to Dead Sea beach
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks
  • Entrance fee to Ein Gedi (28 ILS)
  • Entrance fee to Masada with cable car return trip (77 ILS)
  • Towel
Additional Information
  • Important Update: Please note that due to maintenance efforts, parts of the Ein Gedi nature reserve will be closed until further notice.
  • Valid passports (Copy accepted), Hats, Sunscreen, Comfortable shoes, Swimwear, Flip-flops, Towels and Drinking water are required.
  • Towels can be rented (15 ILS) at the meeting point before departure.
  • Please note that this is a self-guided tour.
Location
Abraham Jerusalem
Ha-Nevi'im Street
Upon arrival, please enter the lobby of Abraham Jerusalem (Abraham Hostel).
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Steven_k
Mar 22, 2024
Great trip - Well organized trip to Masada Dead Swa and nature reserve. Excellent bus driver and guide. Coming backbto Israel with wife and will do it again.
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619jeffry
Jan 3, 2024
Naked experience in Dead Sea - Best naked in the Dead Sea experience, you can float in mud and enjoy yourself, it's a float experience.
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Bryangq1577ng
Sep 11, 2023
A great experience - I wasn’t expecting much except the Dead Sea but the other spots were great and honestly you don’t want more than a few hours at the Dead Sea. It was a great experience we will value forever.
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Franco_celotto
Aug 14, 2023
Hit and run on the Meoto Sea and in the Masada - Despite the intense heat, the tour was still exciting. The places, especially the Masada desert, were truly breathtaking. Our guide, Nirit, was very kind, prepared, friendly and nice towards us. The timing, unlike what is stated in the other comments, was consistent with the attractions to be visited: personally I consider them adequate and not too tight. An experience definitely worth trying at least once.
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762lisaeb
Aug 6, 2023
Must do in Israel - This tour was amazing! Samuel was our driver for the day and his stories on the way were super interesting. He gave us plenty of time at all the stops and the nature reserves were absolutely magnificent
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646joeym
Jul 4, 2023
Great Experience - Had a great time with this group tour by Abraham Tours. Nofar was a great tour guide and we had a great tour driver too. There's enough time to see and enjoy the spots. I highly recommend.
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106laurah
Jun 15, 2023
Very enjoyable - A very enjoyable day. Our bus was very comfortable and roomy. The driver was always clear in his instructions and what time we had to enjoy each stop. He made sure we were all accounted for before departing. He was not a guide, but the Abraham Tours app has great information on Masada and Ein Gedi. Masada is impressive! Access from the Visitor Center is by cable car, or a very steep hike. Points of interest are noted with signs in English. Views are incredible! A short film back at the Visitor Center shows some of the history and archeological work. Apparently there is an additional fee for the museum. Ein Gedi is a Nature Preserve near the Dead Sea. There are several hiking trails to choose from. A lovely little waterfall was being enjoyed by a good many schoolchildren on end-of-year outings. Trees and shrubs are well-identified, as well as info on the surroundings and wildlife. If you're lucky, you can spot Ibex goats too. The Visitor Center has a water 💧 bottle refill station (no charge) in addition to snacks, sandwiches, cold drinks and souvenirs. Kalia Beach on the Dead Sea was our last stop. Ladies' and Men's changing rooms are available. Can't speak for the Men's, but the Ladies' had showers and secure lockers for your belongings. 15 ILS for all day access and by pass code, no key to lose. Several bars and snack bars, gift shops etc. Beach umbrellas and chairs, lounges are provided. Going in the water was really quite an experience! Great fun! Just wish we had more time there. By time you change, go to the beach ⛱, change back, and get something to eat or to go, time here was short. Perhaps Abraham Tours will consider offering 2 full day tours in addition to this one. Masada and Ein Gedi, and one for the Dead Sea beach.
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Lovechicago
Jun 5, 2023
Floating in the Dead Sea, how cool is that? - This was the 3rd tour we took with Abraham, we didn't want to get up at 2am so we opted for the trip that was done by cable car that left at 7:30am. Even if the path had been open, we wouldn't have done it in the hot blazing sun. The tour is self guided but our driver, Samuel, was full of information that he shared as we headed to Ein Gedi, Masada and the Dead Sea. Entrance fees at Ein Gedi and Masada are extra, credit cards accepted at both. At Ein Gedi, we had just enough time to do the water fall loop, you can take a brief dunk to cool off. On the way out we saw a few ibex. At Masada we took the cable car up after watching a brief movie about the story of the siege by the Romans against the rebels. You can wander around the site, looking at the ruins of the fortress and the outline of the Roman camps at the base. The final stop, the Dead Sea. Samuel rattled off a list of warnings-don't swim, dive, drink the water, float on your stomach or stay in for longer than 20 minutes at a time. So I floated, put on some mud, washed it off, floated some more. There are showers, changing facilities, shops, a restaurant/bar. Admission was included with the tour. Bring swim suits, water (there are places to fill a bottle if needed), snacks. Towels are provided.
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Randi_f
Aug 9, 2023
Much better than expected - I wasn’t sure what to expect based on the mixed reviews, but my family had a very positive experience. Our driver, Samy, narrated a good part of the bus ride, so we knew what we were looking at, some history/culture, and the historical significance of the places we were going to. My family thought we had just the right amount of time at Ein Gedi, Masada, and the Dead Sea. There were no lines to pay entrance fees at Ein Gedi and Masada, and no entrance fee at all for the Dead Sea. Everything ran quite smoothly. If you are looking for a personal experience, this is not the tour for you, but if you’d like an overview of these areas at a reasonable price it works well.
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Elz52
Jun 12, 2023
Masada was the highlight, an incredible story. - A well run trip in a clean air conditioned coach and knowledgeable guide. Masada was the highlight, an incredible story. Then onto Ein Gedi reserve which was interesting but no wildlife about due to the heat at this time of year and then onto the Dead Sea resort. Now this was a bit of a shock. Sadly, the 'Sea' is in a bit of a sorry state due to shrinkage and the shoreline is now exposed slippery rocks and mud. While it is fun floating in the water it is not a nice beach and everyone is crammed into a very small area. Definitely take beach shoes.
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Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).