Masada and the Dead Sea Day Trip from Jerusalem
Description
Discover two of Israel's must-see sights on this memorable day trip from Jerusalem. You'll explore the legendary ruins of Masada and King Herod's palaces, and enjoy a therapeutic visit to the famous Dead Sea. This unforgettable day trip also passes the setting of one of the New Testament's most famous parables, the Good Samaritan. As a substitution, tour will visit at Qumran caves and Baptism site on the Jordan River.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Travel through the Judean Hills
Pass by the Good Samaritan Inn
Ascend to Masada and explore the National Park
Tour the remains of Herod’s palace
See Ein Gedi natural reserve
See Qumran caves where the Dead sea scrolls were found
Float and mud yourself at the Dead sea
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Please note that our pickup/drop-off is available from a few central hotels only. Please select the hotel closest to your address from the drop-down menu on the tour page. If you are not sure which of the listed hotels is a good fit, please choose the option “I don’t see my pickup location” and insert enter your accommodation address. After the booking is approved by the local tour operator, a confirmation email from Bein Harim will be sent to you mentioning the final pickup point closest to your address. Please read the email with the attached booking confirmation carefully to make sure you are waiting for the pickup at the correct location. Please make sure to wait for the pickup at the hotel entrance.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Recommended to bring hats, bathing suit, towels, sun protection.
- Please note this tour is not suitable for children under the age of 4
Reviews(782)
Best museum to learn catholic history tradition and evaluate a master’s degree in bioethics, liberty and religions.
What a fantastic tour! Zahi’s knowledge of history was outstanding. His communication was excellent, and he made us feel like part of a big family, exploring and discovering together.
THanks so much for this rave review of your tour guided by Zahi. It is clearyou had an immensely enjoyable tour experience travelling with him He is indeed a highly regarded on our team of guides, for his competency, engaging manner , professional skill and enlightening commentary! Thanks for this acknowledgement
In my opinion, Masada was the highlight of the trip, people who are interested in history would love it. Our tour guide, Udi, was punctual, professional and fun! Best trip ever!
Great to know you camea way have experienced a memorable and enlightening tour experience with Udi. He ismost worthy of your praise for his competence, tour managment and pleasant humorous manner. Thanks for sharing.
I have a wonderful day today ! We go to the Masada and Dead Sea! My English is not so good , but our guide Udi is so humorous and explains everything clear , so i understand 90% ! He is very friendly and passionate and knows all the details. All of us always laugh and happy today ! It is a wonderful memory for me ! Thank you Udi !
Thanks so much for sharing that you came way with a memorable and enlightening tourexperience enhanced by your guide Udi.He is most worthy of your rave review for his performance professionalism and pleasant engaging manner.
Udi is an experienced and fun guide, and an excellent storyteller. Hope you get him!
We are always very happy to receive such praise of our tour guides .Udi is certianly worthy of such compliments for his skill, manner and professional competence
This was truly the best tour I have ever been on. Eyal and our driver, Joshua, were absolutely amazing, so kind, patient, and thoughtful. I traveled with my mother, who has a disability, and at the start I was very nervous. The walk at Masada is intense, with many ups and downs, and it can be challenging and slippery for anyone with mobility issues. However, Eyal thoughtfully broke the walk into manageable parts, made sure we took regular breaks, and allowed my mom time to rest. To my amazement, she completed the entire walk and still had enough energy to float in the Dead Sea afterward! It was truly incredible. My mom had an unforgettable experience and couldn’t believe she was able to do it. Eyal was also extremely knowledgeable and shared fascinating historical stories throughout the tour. I was completely blown away. I also really wanted to ride a camel and get a photo, and Eyal was so accommodating and made it happen. Our driver, Joshua, was amazing and took a beautiful video of me riding the camel. It’s something I will cherish forever, my heart is truly so full. This experience exceeded all my expectations, and I will definitely be bringing my husband next time. Highly recommended!
WOW! This is truelly extremely heartwarming to read you kind sincere words of the amazing tour experience you had with our guide Eyal. We are most honored wthat we have such team members who go all the way and more to provide such a service and with a humane and sincere manner. We are most honored tohave you come away with both you and your mom. AWait to see you again soon with your husband KIndly remind us then!! that you are a satisfied returning traveler! Your sincere recommendation of our services is highly appreciated by all at Bein Harim.
The tour guide was very experienced and had a lot of information to provide. He was a pleasant person as well. My issue with this tour is the vehicle they used. A small van does not accommodate 11 people with large packs. The seats do not accommodate anyone over 5’9 and make for a very uncomfortable drive. If you have any prior injuries ask the company what van they are using. If it’s a small van avoid this tour ! This tour could be great if not for that. I have always left positive reviews for all of the tours I’ve taken and this one is the first that I’ve had issues with.
Gld our guide was professional pleasant and competent.(the main part of the tour) WE are always glad to get constructive feeedback MAy I suggest when the issue is ;your own personal one regarding size of vehicle and seating arrangement ,being this is something ;you can easily find out prior to the tour. ,, Vehicle size for each spedicif tour is assigned according to numbers traveling, unless there is prior warning and request. We are regretful that this was the nature of your travel experience in our vehicle.
Should be ready to walk quite a bit excellent experience of going up by cable car . The views were awesome . Would have liked to walk down as anoption
Thanks so much for sharing that you came away with an awesome tour experience .Becasue of the tour time shedule we cannot acoomodate the walk down option instead of the cable car(takes 45 minutes)Glad you enjoyed it
Well organized … Uval was an excellent guide. He was very lnowledgeable. I would strongly recommend this tour.
Greatly appreciate your recommnedation of our services as well as compliments for our guide Yuval.He is most professional and is worthy of your feedback for his skill and interesting commentary.
Eliyahu was our tour guide for this day trip. He is an excellent driver, very knowledgeable historically, biblically and of current events, with a fine sense of humour. He is friendly, has a warm personality, made us feel at home and well cared for. I highly recommend Eliyahu.
Great to read you have enjoyed a professional tour service. Your guide sure is worthy of your warm words for his manner and professional guiding commentary. YOur recommendation is much appreciated.
