From Ashdod Port: Masada and Dead Sea Guided Day Trip

Highlights

• Tour the archaeological remains on Masada’s summit overlooking the Dead Sea
• Relax and swim at Ein Bokek Dead Sea beach for approximately 1,5 hours
• Take advantage of the natural therapeutic properties of the Dead Sea water

Description

The moment you disembark from your cruise ship in Ashdod port you’ll be in the capable hands of a professional tour guide. The day begins with a drive south through ever-changing landscapes until you reach the Judaean Mountains. Then enjoy the thrill of the winding road that takes you down below sea level to the lowest point on Earth. We pause for a moment to enjoy the view and take a photo of the sign indicating that we are now going beneath sea level. Our first stop is at Masada, a massive rock outcrop 434m-high (1,424ft). Ride the cable car to Masada’s flat summit where there are incredible views of the desert and the Dead Sea below. Your guide will give you a tour of the remaining structures from King Herod’s palace-fortress. Find out about the history of Masada, and how it served as an untouchable refuge for Herod and later for Jewish rebels. Learn how King Herod built this palace complex in 37BC-31BC, and see mosaics and archaeological remains of a Roman bathhouse, storerooms, guardhouse, palaces, and more. At the end of the Masada tour, you can spend time in the Masada Museum located at the foot of the mount. The museum holds more than 500 artifacts discovered at Masada, and there is an informative movie about Masada’s history. We continue from Masada to Ein Bokek, a hotel and resort area on the shore of the Dead Sea. Here you can enjoy the Ein Bokek beach. The tour will stop for a lunch break either at a restaurant at the foot of Masada or at the beach. Spend the remaining time relaxing on the beach, and enjoying the unique environment of the Dead Sea. Try smothering your skin in the mineral-rich black Dead Sea mud, or float in the hypersaline water. The water is so thick with salt that you can’t sink! The Dead Sea water, mud, and even the Dead Sea sun are known to be therapeutic to the body and soul. After a satisfying day of new experiences, we drive via the city of Arad back to your cruise ship in Ashdod port.

Includes

Round-trip transportation from Ashdod cruise port Entrance fees Professional guide

Excludes

Food and beverages Tips

Important Information

• When making your booking it is important to include the name of your ship and the scheduled time of docking. The above itinerary is planned for a 9-hour Masada and Dead Sea tour from Ashdod port with an 08:00 pick-up time and 17:00 drop-off time. We are obligated to get you back to your cruise ship for the scheduled departure. In order to do this, day tours starting from Ashdod cruise port after 8:00 will be shortened and some of the sites planned for this itinerary may not be included. The tour is available for customers that arrive on cruise ships in Ashdod port only. Occasionally we cannot visit specific sites due to limited accessibility, security issues, holiday festivities, etc. We recommend that you bring water, a hat, sunscreen, a bathing suit, a towel, and wear comfortable shoes. Bring sandals or other suitable footwear for wearing in the water, as the Dead Sea seabed can be slippery. This tour is not advisable for people with limited mobility.

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund