Excursion to Massada and Dead Sea - Tour from Jerusalem
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Key Highlights
- Visit the ancient fortress of King Herod
- Float in the Dead Sea, the lowest point on earth
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Activity Schedule
When does it run?
English Speaking Tour: Daily
Duration
German Speaking Tour: Wednesday
French Speaking Tour: Tuesday & Friday
Spanish Speaking Tour: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday & Sunday8 hours Approx
Start timeStart time: Pick up from Jerusalem hotels from 8:50am
Meeting PointYour hotel in Jerusalem.
Ending Point
(Please mention your hotel details at the time of booking. If you do not have this information now, please contact the local activity operator 24 hours prior to the start of the tour with these details)Your hotel in Jerusalem.
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Overview & Itinerary
Overview
See the majestic desert fortress of King Herod and ‘swim’ in the Dead Sea on this sightseeing tour, available from both Jerusalem and Tel Aviv.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.
Find the hotel pick up list. Download the list of Hotels
Itinerary
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.
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Inclusions & Exclusions
Inclusions
- 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
Exclusions
- Meals
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Please note & Additional info
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
The confirmation voucher includes the local activity operator’s contact details and local telephone numbers at the destination. They will happily answer any logistical questions you may have
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reviews
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awesome
ABSOLUTELY AMAZING AND FANTASTIC TOUR. Will do it again nxt time and definately reccomendable....
Roselyn Linda Finau, United Kingdom, 13/Jun/2011 -
Well planned and nicely executed!
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Ms D'Souza, India, 17/Mar/2017 -
Excellent experience highly recommended!
Very nice day in Massada and the Dead Sea! Excellent guides and very well organized...
D M Torres Gonzales, United Kingdom, 12/Jul/2011 - Read all
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