From Tel Aviv: Masada &Dead Sea Tour INCLUDING ENTRANCE FEES

Sharm El Sheikh



Visit the Dead Sea and the desert fortress of Masada on a full-day excursion departing from Tel Aviv. Take a cable car to explore the remains of Masada, and have the chance to float in the Dead Sea.

Overview

This guided tour from Tel Aviv and Jerusalem suits travelers interested in history and nature, featuring Masada, the Dead Sea, and the Judean desert.

Highlights

  • Drive through the Judean desert
  • Ascend Masada by cable car and tour the mountain fortress
  • Float and swim in the Dead Sea

Description

Depart from Tel Aviv or Jerusalem and travel through the scenic Judean hills toward the Dead Sea, the lowest point on Earth. Along the way, visit a Dead Sea cosmetic products shop to learn about mineral benefits and purchase exclusive items.

Drive along the shores of the Dead Sea before reaching Masada, where you will explore the mountain fortress by cable car. A guided tour covers the site’s historical remains, including walls, a palace, synagogue, water cisterns, mosaic floors, and Roman baths.

After descending, enjoy floating effortlessly on the mineral-rich Dead Sea waters. Experience the therapeutic Dead Sea mud by applying it before rinsing off in the sea.

The tour concludes with a return transfer to your departure point.

Includes

  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off
  • Transportation
  • Government-licensed tour guide
  • Entrance fees to sites

Excludes

  • Meals
  • Tips

Important Information

  • Wear comfortable walking shoes and a head covering
  • Bring sun protection, a bathing suit, and a towel
  • Hotel pick-up is from centrally located hotels; the supplier will confirm pick-up details
  • If your hotel is outside central areas, you will be given the nearest meeting point address
  • The tour may be cancelled up to 2 days in advance if minimum bookings are not reached

Cancellation Policy

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.

Frequently Asked Questions

The tour includes Masada fortress, the Judean desert, a Dead Sea cosmetic products shop, and time at the Dead Sea.
You will travel by bus through the Judean desert and ascend Masada via cable car.
Yes, the tour allows time to float and swim in the Dead Sea.
Yes, the tour price includes entrance fees for Masada.
The tour departs from Tel Aviv or Jerusalem.
Yes, there is a stop at a Dead Sea cosmetic product shop to learn about and buy minerals.
Tour duration varies; check the tour website for current times.
The tour uses a cable car to ascend Masada, making it accessible without strenuous hiking.
Yes, photography is allowed at all locations on the tour.
The tour runs year-round, but check the website for the best seasonal recommendations.

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