Masada, Ein Gedi Oasis, and Dead Sea Tour

Masada, Ein Gedi Oasis, and Dead Sea Tour

Starts in: Tel Aviv and Jerusalem Available: Every day
Guided Tour
Air Conditioned Transport
12 hour tour
English
From $69Per person
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Masada, Ein Gedi Oasis, and Dead Sea Tour Highlights

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Ascend Masada via cable car and embrace dramatic views of the Dead Sea and Judean Desert

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Learn the history of the UNESCO World Heritage site and explore the ruins of King Herod’s ancient palace

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Be rejuvenated by the verdant oasis of Ein Gedi

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Experience the lowest place on earth as you bathe in the salty Dead Sea waters and cover yourself in the healing mud

Why we chose this tour

Our Masada, Ein Gedi Oasis, and Dead Sea Tour will bring you face-to-face with some of the most significant sites of Israel’s past and present. It is a fusion of fascinating history, zen, and exhilarating adventure. Masada is a symbolic accomplishment in Jewish history and for the Israeli people, while the wonders of Ein Gedi and the Dead Sea are like nothing you’ve ever experienced before. Our flexible tour has guaranteed departure every day of the week, convenient for any part of your trip.


Our Masada, Ein Gedi Oasis, & Dead Sea Tour will take you on an invigorating excursion to discover some of Israel’s most enthralling sites. You will start your tour at the UNESCO World Heritage site, Masada, one of Israel’s most fascinating sites and leading tourist landmarks. Your guided tour will introduce you to the ruins of King Herod’s ancient stone fortress, which includes a sophisticated system of water cisterns, bathhouses, and a synagogue. Disclaimer: The sweeping views of the Dead Sea and Judean Desert might distract your focus.

Following your meet and greet with history, you’ll head to Ein Gedi, a lush green oasis hanging out in the middle of the desert and one of the most popular nature sites in Israel. Cool off in waterfalls along your walk while you take in the diverse plants, birds, and animal species around you. Your tour will end at the Dead Sea, a site oozing with serenity and calm. Gain your right of passage as you lather yourself in the healing muds and release control as the salty Dead Sea waters keep your body afloat. On the way back to your tour starting point, you’ll pass Qumran, where the Dead Sea scrolls were found, and Jericho, the lowest and oldest city on Earth. How’s that for an impressive day?

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Masada, Ein Gedi Oasis, and Dead Sea Tour Itinerary

Pickup from Tel Aviv (6:30) and Jerusalem (7:45)
  • Pickup will be from a central location in each city.
Ascend Masada via cable car and tour the ruins (approx 2 hours)
  • Your guide will get the group's cable car tickets and accompany you on the car up the side of the mountain. On top of the mountain, you will get a fully-guided tour of all the main sites and learn the history of this ancient fortress.
Explore Ein Gedi, a desert Oasis (approx 2 hours)
  • Take a peaceful walk through the nature reserve, stopping at beautiful waterfalls and enjoying the company of desert animals like the ibex and hyrax.
Experience the Dead Sea (approx 2.5 hours)
  • Float in the salty waters and cover yourself in the amazing, healing muds. You will have the chance to eat lunch (not included) or buy Dead Sea products to take home.
Drop off in Jerusalem (17:30) and Tel Aviv (18:30)
  • You will be dropped off at the same location you were picked up from.
NB - all timings on Masada, Ein Gedi Oasis, and Dead Sea Tour are approximate
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Important Details

Includes
Transportation to all sites in air-conditioned vehicles
Guide tour with hand-picked, licensed tour guide
Excludes
Masada entrance and cable car fee (77 NIS)
Dead Sea beach entrance fee (35 NIS)
Ein Gedi entrance fee (28 NIS)
Lunch
Personal travel insurance
Gratuities
What to Bring
Passport
Hat
Sunscreen
Walking shoes
Water shoes
Bathing suit & towel
Water & snacks
Cash for entrance/cable car tickets
Essential Information
Your guide will use a service called Skip the Line to purchase your tickets. The Masada entrance fee is 31 NIS/9 USD/8 Euro. The cable car fee is 46 NIS/13.50 USD/11.50 Euro. The Ein Gedi entrance fee is 28 NIS/8 USD/7 Euro. Please be sure to bring the correct amount in cash in any of these currencies. If you do not, you may have to wait in line to buy your entrance tickets.
This tour is available in Spanish every Sunday and Thursday
Discounts
5% discount for students and children under age 12
Cancellation Policy
You may cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour start time to receive a refund of 95%
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