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Masada and dead sea trip, our pickup starts from approximately 6 am, tour overview, masada and dead sea trip:.

This day tour to the ancient fortress of Masada takes you to the site of one of the most interesting historical stories in the region. Join us and find  yourself in the very location where the heroism seen by the last stronghold in the Jewish rebellion against the Romans took place. The drama of Masada is then followed by an afternoon of relaxation at the therapeutic Dead Sea; an idyllic end to any sightseeing day! Our Masada and Dead Sea trip leaves from Jerusalem. Together, we descend all the way through the Judean Desert down to below sea level.

On the way you will see the Inn of the Good Samaritan. We stop 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 (Mark 10:46-52).

Arriving at Masada, we ascend the mountain by cable car, to tour the 2000-year old palace built by King Herod. Herod built a swimming pool, water cisterns, two palaces, store rooms and even a synagogue.

The Jews came here to defy the Romans, and it was in this  remote spot they they committed mass suicide,after a long and drawn-out siege by the Roman army. Our guides will take you through the important archeological sites and bring this dramatic historical moment to life.

We leave Masada and head out to the Dead Sea. The tour concludes with time to enjoy basking in the sun at the beach or floating in the mineral-rich Dead Sea, located at the lowest place on earth (400m below sea level).

You will also have the opportunity to cover yourself from head to toe in the natural Dead Sea mud. This mud’s unique therapeutic qualities will leave your skin feeling soft and fresh. And don’t worry if you don’t know how to swim, the high salt content will keep you afloat!

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• Drive through the Judean Desert and pass by the Good Samaritan and pause by the sign indicating sea level
• Arrive at Masada and take a cable car to the plateau summit
• Pass by Ein Gedi and Qumran where the Dead Sea Scrolls were found
• Relax on one of the Dead Sea beaches

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Masada and Dead Sea trip location

Tour ends at approx.17:00

Return time to Jerusalem by 18:00

Return time to Tel Aviv by 18:30

Return time to Herzliya by 18:30

Return time to Netanya by 18:30-19:00 approx

Please bring hats, bathing suits, towels, comfortable shoes and flip flops for the beach.

• Available languages: English, Spanish, French or German
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Frequently Asked Questions

The Dead Sea is called “dead” because of its remarkably high salt concentration, making it inhospitable for most forms of marine life. The water of the Dead Sea contains a salinity level that is significantly higher than that of regular seawater, reaching around 34% salinity. Salinity is the saltiness, or amount of salt dissolved in a body of water. This high salt content, combined with other minerals, creates an environment where aquatic organisms cannot survive. Hence how the Dead Sea is often referred to as “dead”. It lacks the usual vibrant marine ecosystem found in other bodies of water. Despite its name, however, the Dead Sea is renowned for its therapeutic properties and is a popular destination for health and wellness tourism.

Yes! You can indeed float in the Dead Sea. Due to its extraordinarily high salt concentration, the water of the Dead Sea has a greater density than the human body. This high density provides incredible buoyancy, making it effortless for individuals to float on the surface of the water. Whether you are a skilled swimmer or not, the high salt content of the Dead Sea allows you to effortlessly experience the unique sensation of buoyancy and float atop the water’s surface. However, as our guides on the dead sea tour will likely advise, it is recommended to avoid getting the water in your eyes or mouth, as it can cause discomfort because of the high salt content. 

Swimming in the Dead Sea is a unique experience, but it is important to note that it comes with some precautions. While floating on the surface is safe and enjoyable, swimming in the traditional sense is not recommended. The high salt concentration in the water can cause discomfort if it enters your eyes, mouth, or any open wounds. Additionally, the buoyancy of the water makes it challenging to swim in a typical manner. It is advisable to avoid submerging your face in the water and to be cautious while moving around to prevent accidental splashing. Taking these precautions into consideration, floating and enjoying the therapeutic qualities of the Dead Sea is a once in a lifetime opportunity. So, book your Masada and Dead Sea trip today.

Yes, it is possible to visit the Dead Sea on a day trip from nearby cities. The Dead Sea is located in close proximity to several major cities in the region, such as Amman (Jordan), Jerusalem, and Tel Aviv (Israel). Many of our Israel day tours offer day trips to the Dead Sea, providing visitors with the opportunity to experience its unique features and therapeutic properties. It is an especially popular location for day trips from Jerusalem. These day trips, like the one featured on this page, include transportation, access to beach resorts or designated areas for swimming, floating, and mud baths, and the chance to enjoy the natural beauty and mineral-rich waters of the Dead Sea. Whether you are staying in Jordan or Israel, a day trip to the Dead Sea allows you to make the most of your time and explore this remarkable natural wonder.

You can spend as much time as you want at the Dead Sea. Fully relaxing and taking in its miraculous nature is the whole point! It is common to combine your visit to the Dead Sea with Masada, as you’re already so close, and doing so will ensure that you  truly get the most out of your Dead Sea trip.

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Go up to Masada by cable car to tour the 2000 year old fortress and palace built by King Herod, and then take a mud bath in the mineral-rich Dead Sea. Drive along the Judean Desert and see the Qumran caves where the Dead Sea Scrolls were discovered. Float in the mineral-rich Dead Sea and benefit from the therapeutic qualities of a natural mud-bath!

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• Pickup from your hotel or closest pickup point according to your location / Airbnb
•   Return transfer to your pickup point
• All transfers in A/C vehicles according to the tour itinerary
•   Government licensed tour guide in your chosen language
•   All entrance fees to all sites visited according to the tour itinerary
•   Masada Cable car 2 way ride / up to Masada Fortress and down
•   Masada site entrance fees
•   Dead Sea fully equipped beach entrance fee

Masada & Dead Sea Tour from Jerusalem

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Drive along the shores of the  Dead Sea  to  Masada  where you will learn about the heroic story of the Jewish fighters. Ascend Masada by cable car to tour the 2000 year old fortress and palace built by King Herod, where the Zealots of the first century made their last stand against the Romans.  This is the largest and most complete Roman siege camp that remains today. Visit the remains of the walls, palace, synagogue, water cisterns, mosaic floors, roman baths and other findings.

In 2001 UNESCO declared Masada  as a World Heritage Site . Descend by Cable Car.

Drive via Ein Gedi , passing by Qumran where you will get a side view of the Qumran caves where the Dead Sea Scrolls were discovered.

Continue to the  Dead Sea . Float in the mineral-rich Dead Sea which, at 400m below sea level, is the lowest place on earth . Take a mud-bath and benefit from the therapeutic qualities of the natural Dead Sea mud. Enjoy the unique opportunity to float in the  Dead Sea  and cover yourself with the mineral rich mud, that many believe has its therapeutic effects. Return transfer to pick up point.

   Sites you will see

• Judean Desert
• Inn of the Good Samaritan
• King Herod’s fortress and palace
• Qumran Caves 
• Ahava Dead Sea cosmetics store shop
• Bedouin Village 

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• Tour duration is up to 11 hours
• Lunch break for 30-40 minutes, including shopping time. Lunch can be purchased on the spot or bring in advance.
• Estimated return time to Tel Aviv 18:00 / Jerusalem 17:30
• Recommended for this tour: Comfortable walking shoes, hats, sun screen, towels, swimming suite and drinking water.
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• You can start the tour from Tel Aviv and finish in Jerusalem and reverse.
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Masada & Dead Sea Tour from Jerusalem

• An expert licensed tour guide
• Cable Car and Entrance Fees
• Air-conditioned vehicle
• Food and Drink
• Not wheelchair accessible
• Confirmation will be received at time of booking
• Travellers should have a moderate physical fitness level
• This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
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• This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travellers
• For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

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• N4344KLjoseantonios 0 contributions 4.0 of 5 bubbles Very enriching tour Very good tour!! Tour guide knew thehistory very well and explained it patiently. He also used us photos when explaining the history and he read manuscripts of the bilble related to the place that we were visiting. I really enjoyed this tour and feltlike I learn a lot. Read more Written 6 September 2023
• Maurice L 0 contributions 3.0 of 5 bubbles Just ok, not a highlight of our stay It was the 2. Tourist Israel Tour we’v booked and ist was just ok. In Nazareth we spend to much time in a overpriced Souvenirshop, almost more time than in the church. Than the plans were changed because of the early closing of Yardenit and the busdriver was in a rush to bring the tour to the Jordan River. This place was actually very cool and touching. After the Jordan River was Lunchtime in the so called “place to be” which sadly was just a tourist trapp …. Highly overpriced (27€) for 2 sticks minced meat less than 100 g and oily unfried fries, or a deepfried skinny fish #notworthanymoney After this downer we were actually done . The church of multiplication was a quick stop and drop off, in kaphernaum we had a nice spot at the Kinneret. The guide Dan was ok, we just missed some beyond information not just what we could read at the places by ourselves 🤷‍♂️ On the way back the air conditioning in the bus was not working well and the radio was running all the time wich left not space to relax Read more Written 25 April 2023
• matta613 0 contributions 3.0 of 5 bubbles Good guide, but watch out for the lunch trap The bus service and our guide Yael were both terrific and very welcoming. Most of the sites on the tour were souvenir shops, and we were taken to a restaurant for lunch where we were given only two options (chicken or fish) and we had no idea what price the food was. It turned out to be $25 US per person, which was extremely expensive for what was served. This put everyone in a pretty poor mood for the rest of the tour. Highlights were the village at Copernaeum and the Church of the Annunciation in Nazareth. Read more Written 7 January 2023
• Mary D 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Dead Sea Great tour! Very informative and good tour. I recommend that you take the tour! You will not be disappointed. Go and enjoy! Read more Written 30 July 2022
• PM_EL_00 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Fast pace view of Israel Great tour of a fast pace view of Israel. The guide was friendly and knowledgable and saw amazing sights. Started with the heights and ended with a nice tranquil time at the dead sea. My only advice is to bring something for the cold, since the air con was a bit high. Read more Written 21 April 2022
• Tom K 0 contributions 4.0 of 5 bubbles Masada is a must Four of us went on shabbat. Had our own small van since no one else had signed up. Masada is incredible, not to be missed. Also enjoyed En Gedi - good hike with several waterfalls. Would recommend a tour with 2 hrs at En Gedi since you need that to do a decent hike. Our driver spoke limited English and there was some confusion about the "included at no charge" visit to the Dead Sea after En Gedi. We were first taken to a shopping area which wanted to charge us about $25 each and apparently if we listened to the sales pitch we'd get our money back. We told them we didn't want to do this, showed the itinerary that said "Dead Sea visit - no charge". Eventually, after a lot of phone calls presumably back to the main office, we were taken to another entrance to the Dead Sea beach and were not charged. Strange and confusing. Read more Written 16 February 2020
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• Alwaysfreshpolo 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles The best tour of over 40 states visited I have to be honest I was a bit leary of purchasing after some of the reviews, but after experiencing it myself I really enjoyed this trip and is surely my best of over 40 states visited in my life. My wife and i are both active duty military so we both travel out of the country regularly. We would recommend Fun times because of a few factors their driver (Rifat) was so knowledgeable and if you're from the states will appreciate his nature. Also their van wasnt a tour bus which was also amazing because we only had to worry about and wait on a total of 8 people so we could see things and make it to checkpoints in enough time to enjoy the stations attractions. We were able to spend 2 hrs at Masada, 1 hr at Eni Gedi and 2 hrs at the Dead sea which is plenty trust me. Starting with Masada we recommend taking the cable cart up the mountain, but hiking back down Masada gives yourself an hr you will only need about 35-45 minutes but pictures and rest breaks are recommended. Eni Gedi was also lovely with small waterfalls throughout the reserve and animals throughout as well although there was a kid field trip and they were everywhere being kids. The pinnacle of the entire trip surely was the dead sea which in December the air was about 70 degrees farenheit but I could not resist getting inside and I am so glad that I did. Here are a few pictures. Read more Written 18 December 2019
• Kuedee 0 contributions 4.0 of 5 bubbles Impressive tour Petra ist very impressive, but to get there is a looong way from Tel Aviv. The trip was very well organized. The early pick up unfortunately wasn‘t at our hotel so we had to arrange the way to the meeting point by our own. The driver was on time and the car was as we execepted. On the way we made several stopps what was good. Once arrived at Petra we had not that much time for us. At the end we needed to hurry to get back to the bus. Our advice ask for a breakfast package in your hotel, then you are fine for your trip. Overall it‘s an expensive trip but it‘s absolutely worth it. Read more Written 7 December 2019
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Masada and Dead Sea Day Tour

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Tour Overview

This tour heads to southern Israel through the Judean Hills and past the Inn of the Good Samaritan. We pause at sea level for an unforgettable photo-op then continue our descent further and further down beneath sea level towards the iconic Dead Sea. Our first stop is at Masada where we take a cable car to the plateau summit and tour the remains of Herod’s 2,055 year old palace fortress. We see remarkable structures including palaces and a bathhouse. From Masada the tour takes you past the desert oasis of Ein Gedi and Qumran where the Dead Sea Scrolls were found. We spend the rest of the day relaxing on one of the Dead Sea beaches. You can float in the salty-water that is 8.6 times more saline than the ocean creating natural buoyance. Use the Dead Sea mud as a natural skin mask and soak up the glorious Dead Sea sun. 

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We start this exciting Masada and Dead Sea tour traveling south of Jerusalem through the Judean Hills. The Masada tour passes the Inn of the Good Samaritan and pauses by the sign indicating sea level. From that point, the tour descends beneath sea level to the Dead Sea at the lowest point on the planet. The tour travels along the edge of the Dead Sea where the turquoise water is lined with a white salt crust.

Our first stop on this tour is Masada, a “mesa” or flat-topped rock outcrop rising 450m from the desert plains. We take a cable car to the plateau summit of Masada where there are breathtaking views of the Dead Sea.  Thanks to the dry climate and remote location the structures have been well preserved. About 100 years later during the First Jewish–Roman War (66–73 CE), a group of Jewish zealots took refuge on Masada. They held off the Romans for several months until the Romans built an earthen ramp to scale the steep cliffs. When Roman troops reached the plateau they found that all of the 960 Jews had killed themselves rather than be captured and forced to forsake their God. This event in Jewish history has made Masada a symbol of Jewish determination not to relinquish their independence. The tour leaves Masada and takes you to the nearby Dead Sea past Ein Gedi and Qumran, the site of the Dead Sea Scroll discovery. If time permits, we will stop for refreshments at the Dead Sea Mineral Cosmetic factory. Our 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. Don’t leave before you have a shot of yourself floating in the Dead Sea!

Additional Information - Masada Day Tour

The tour includes:.

• Hotel pick-up and drop-off service
• A fully qualified and licensed tour guide
• Transport by air-conditioned vehicle
• Cable car and entrance fees

The tour does not include:

• Food and drinks
• A valid Passport is essential
• Guaranteed departure
• We recommend bringing hats, bathing suits, towels, and sun protection
• It is possible to have pick-ups/drop-offs in different cities. However, we do not disperse to specific drop-off locations
• Booking is subject to  terms and conditions

Cancellation Policy

• 4% charge for notification up to 2 days or more before the start time of the tour.
• 25% charge for notification of a day before the start time of the tour.
• 100% charge for notification on the same day of the tour.

A day tour is a regular tour that we operate on specific weekdays. Tours depart from Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, Herzliya and Netanya. You have the option to upgrade your tour and ensure for yourself a place in a small group (up to 19 people). The tour duration from pickup time is approximately 10 hours. You will be picked up from your hotel, and after the tour, you will be returned to your hotel.

Almost all of our daily tours are operated primarily in English, in addition to a second language:  Or Spanish, or Russian, or German and or French. You can choose the preferred language of the tour when booking. You can view the tour schedule, as well as the second language schedule in order to make your best suited choice.

When booking your tour, you will need to mark which language you’d like the tour to be in. Note that for certain tours in certain languages, the price may be higher.

A regular group travels in a coach that comfortably transports up to 45 people. A small group travels in a minivan that seats 22 people. Other than that, the tours are identical.

Our tours leave from Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, Netanya and Herzliya. We pick up our travelers from most of the hotels in these cities. If you are staying at a private residence address, please choose the closest pick up hotel to your apartment or contact our office to be advised where to wait.

Children under 12 and students (with a valid student card) receive a 10% discount. 

You can bring your luggage with you and we’ll store it in the trunk of the vehicle during the tour. However, please be aware that we don’t take any responsibility for any damage or loss. Recommended to advise us that you are travelling with luggage.

Yes, but not too much. We definitely recommend bringing some local currency with you to pay for lunch and anything you may wish to; purchase along the way.

We, at Bein Harim Tourism, understand that plans can change, so you can change dates, cancel, or change your pickup point. Please note that cancellation fees will be charged subject to the cancellation policy as indicated on the tour page and confirmation email.

Since packages depend on hotel availability and updated rates, changes may imply an extra fee. For any changes or updates, you are welcome to contact our Operations team at:

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Make sure that you have received confirmation for your change or update request.

It is possible to have pick ups/ drop offs in different cities. However, we do not disperse to specific drop off locations. The expenses to get from the drop off location to your final destination won't be covered by Bein Harim.

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