Private Tour: Masada and Dead Sea Day Trip from Jerusalem
Marvel at the natural and historical splendors of Israel’s Dead Sea region on this private day trip from Jerusalem. Traveling in a private vehicle, drive south to UNESCO-listed Masada, where a fortress-palace built by King Herod tops a mountain plateau. Ascend via cable car to see the ruins and hear about the Jewish zealots who killed themselves here in the 1st century AD. Next, visit the Dead Sea for a revitalizing mud bath and swim in the salt-rich waters. Enjoy in-depth attention from a guide on this private tour.
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Marvel at the natural and historical splendors of Israel’s Dead Sea region on this private day trip from Jerusalem. Traveling in a private vehicle, drive south to UNESCO-listed Masada, where a fortress-palace built by King Herod tops a mountain plateau. Ascend via cable car to see the ruins and hear about the Jewish zealots who killed themselves here in the 1st century AD. Next, visit the Dead Sea for a revitalizing mud bath and swim in the salt-rich waters. Enjoy in-depth attention from a guide on this private tour.
Itinerary
- Jordan Valley
Travel through the Jordan Valley
- Masada National Park · 2 h
Ascend to Masada by cable car and explore the National Park.
- En Gedi Nature Reserve · 50 min
Travel Ein Gedi Nature Reserve
- Qumran Caves · 20 min
Stop by the Qumran Caves where the Dead Sea Scrolls were found
- Dead Sea · 2 h
Relax and float in the Dead Sea
What's included
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Professional private guide
- Pickup and drop-off around the city
What's not included
- Food and drinks
- Masada National Park - 77 NIS (23$)
- Ein Gedi Nature Reserve - 24 NIS (7.5$)
- Dead Sea, Israel - 45 NIS (13.5$)
- Masada National Park
- Dead Sea
- En Gedi Nature Reserve
Start time
08:30
Languages
In-person guide: German, English, French, Spanish
Travellers
- Adult (4–99)
Options
- Trip in Spanishfrom €105.69
Masada and Dead Sea private day trip from Jerusalem with a Spanish-speaking guide
Pickup included
Start time: 08:30
In-person guide: Spanish
- Trip in Frenchfrom €105.69
Masada and Dead Sea private day trip from Jerusalem with a French-speaking guide
Pickup included
Start time: 08:30
In-person guide: French
- Trip in Germanfrom €110.30
Masada and Dead Sea private day trip from Jerusalem with a German-speaking guide
Pickup included
Start time: 08:30
In-person guide: German
- Trip in Englishfrom €101.08
Masada and Dead Sea private day trip from Jerusalem with an English-speaking guide
Pickup included
Start time: 08:30
In-person guide: English
Additional information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This itinerary is only a proposal; we can customize this private tour according to your wishes
- We recommend to bring comfortable walking shoes, swimwear, water, towel and sun protection.
- On Saturday and holidays, an extra charge of $125 applies
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.