The Dead Sea and Masada Desert Adventure Private Tour

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About this activity

Discover the rich history and cultural significance of Masada and the Dead Sea on this in-depth tour. Begin at Masada, where the guide will take you through the well-preserved ruins of the palace, bathhouses, and storehouses. Learn about the important events that took place at the site, and how it played a role in Jewish history.

Next, visit the Dead Sea, one of the saltiest bodies of water in the world. Learn about its unique geography, and minerals, and discover how the Dead Sea has been used for therapeutic and cosmetic purposes for thousands of years.

The tour covers topics far beyond the religious aspects, including history, geopolitics, cuisine, geology and culture.

The tour is designed for you, and it can be tailor-made to fit your wishes. Optionals: SPA, desert oasis, botanical garden in the desert.

The tours are guided by Daniel or by his handpicked partners - all professional tour guides, fluent in English with licensed touristic vehicles.

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At a glance

Duration: 9–11 hours
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: German, Russian, Portuguese, Korean, Chinese, Japanese, English, Italian, French, Hebrew, Spanish
Operated by: Israel With Fun - Daniel Sigalov

What is included

Included

Included: Private transportation
Included: Bottled water
Included: On-board WiFi: WiFi on board
Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle

Not included

Not included: Lunch
Not included: Entrance fees: Masada National Park

Itinerary

Masada National Park

3 hours Admission not included

Masada is the perfect place to satisfy your inner history nerd!

Be impressed by the mesmerizing structures built by King Herod, and be amazed by the dramatic story of the brave zealots fighting the Roman army.

Trust us, it's a lot more exciting than binge-watching another Netflix show.

Admission including cable car ~20 USD pp
Dead Sea Region

2 hours

Finish the day with a nice dip in the lowest point on earth -a sea full of minerals guarantees you will feel 20 years younger.

Do not forget to bring a newspaper for the perfect photo - reading and chilling while floating over the water...

Tips for professionals:

Do not head dive...

If you do - do not rub your eyes and wash them with the sea water

Why is it called the Dead Sea? Do not mess with the deadly sharks ;)
Ein Gedi

Passing by

Optional: Ein Gedi is home to a diverse range of botanical species, including over 900 types of plants, many of which are endemic to the region. The reserve boasts a rich array of flora, including date palms, tamarisks, and reeds that thrive in the desert environment.

The botanical richness of Ein Gedi adds to the unique and captivating experience of visiting this natural wonder.
Dead Sea

Passing by

Optional:

Dead Sea SPA - incl. 30 min Massage, heated dead Sea pools, sulfur pools, and private beach at the Dead Sea!
Stop 5

4 hours

Driving from the port to the area of Masada and the Dead Sea takes about 2 hrs each direction.

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

Pickup from anywhere in the area of the Dead Sea.
Pickup from anywhere in the area of Ein Bokek.
Pickup from anywhere in the area of Tel Aviv, all hotels, or any given address in the area of Tel Aviv.

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Pickup from anywhere in the area of Jerusalem.

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Pickup from Ben Gurion Airport.

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Pickup from anywhere in the area of Ashdod, from the port of Ashdod, all hotels, or any given address in the area of Ashdod.

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End point

Pickup from anywhere in the area of the Dead Sea.
Pickup from anywhere in the area of Ein Bokek.
Pickup from anywhere in the area of Tel Aviv, all hotels, or any given address in the area of Tel Aviv.

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Pickup from anywhere in the area of Jerusalem.

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Pickup from Ben Gurion Airport.

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Pickup from anywhere in the area of Ashdod, from the port of Ashdod, all hotels, or any given address in the area of Ashdod.

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Pickup points

Resort Hadera Hotel By Jacob
Reggenza Hotel
Complacent Hotel
Dead Sea Spa Resort
Dave Downtown - Son Of A Brown
Saladin Boutique Hotel
Elma Arts Complex Luxury Hotel
Hotel Beit Maimon
King David Hotel
Shore Suites
Eyal Hotel by Smart Hotels
Jacob Modi'in

and 506 more pickup points

Pickup from anywhere (all hotels, or any given address) in the areas of Tel-Aviv, Jerusalem, B-G airport, Ashdod port and basically anywhere in central Israel.

Pick from the airport or Ashdod port - The guide will meet you with a sign with your name on it.