Excursion to Massada and Dead Sea - Tour from Jerusalem
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Transportation in an air-conditioned coach
- Bilingual guide (English and Spanish/ French /German)
- Entrance fee to Massada and two-way cable car
Excursion to Massada and Dead Sea - Tour from Jerusalem
Key Highlights
- Visit the ancient fortress of King Herod
- Float in the Dead Sea, the lowest point on earth
Overview
Drive pass by Inn of the Good Samaritan in the Judean Desert, which features in one of the parables of Jesus.
Gaunt and majestic, the Massada (Hebrew for fortress) fortress of King Herod is situated on top of an isolated rock cliff at the western end of the Judean Desert. It towers 430 m. above the Dead Sea.
Float in the Dead Sea, the lowest place on earth. Enjoy the famous Dead Sea mud packs and revel in its therapeutic mineral waters.
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Activity Schedule
Itinerary
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You will be picked up from your hotel in Jerusalem in an air-conditioned coach and taken for an Excursion to Massada and Dead Sea. A bilingual guide (English and Spanish/French/German) will accompany you on this tour.
Ascend by cable car to tour the 2000-year-old gaunt and majestic Massada fortress and palace of King Herod. Enjoy the view as you travel upwards to this Zealot stronghold as it towers 430m above the Dead Sea. Spend about two hours here.
Drive to lunch (payable direct) and then float in the mineral-rich Dead Sea - at 400m. below sea level, the lowest place on earth. Take a mud-bath! And benefit from the therapeutic qualities of the natural Dead Sea mud. You have 2.15 hours in which to extract the maximum enjoyment out of this unique experience.
The tour ends at the starting point.
Inclusions & Exclusions
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Transportation in an air-conditioned coach
- Bilingual guide (English and Spanish/ French /German)
- Entrance fee to Massada and two-way cable car
- Meals
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Please note
Please call the local activity operator at least 24 hours prior to the start of the tour to confirm all departure details.
It is mandatory to state your passport (country) and passport number. This is necessary to finalize a booking, as people who hold just Israeli citizenship need to pay 18% V.A.T. on addition to the given price (people of Israeli citizenship wishing to book are requested to contact us).
If you require a guide who speaks German, French, or Spanish (in addition to English) please state your preferred language when booking. Tour can be run in just one language.
Please bring your passport with you.
Animals are not permitted on the tour.
Additional info
Customer Reviews
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Well planned and nicely executed!
Ms D'Souza, India 03/17/2017 -
Excellent experience highly recommended!
D M Torres Gonzales, United Kingdom 07/12/2011 -
awesome
Roselyn Linda Finau, United Kingdom 06/13/2011
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