From Jerusalem: Masada & Dead Sea Full Day Tour with Pick Up French Tour
ID: GYG21495-O-22280
Category:
Country: Israel
Duration:
10:00 hours
Description
Visit 2 of Israel's must see sights in 1 day. See the ruins of King Herod's palace at Masada and The Dead Sea, the lowest place on earth. The tour also includes a roadside view of the Good Samaritan and the Caves of Qumran.
Enjoy a full-day tour from Jerusalem to ancient ruins in the Judean Hills and the shores of the Dead Sea. See the archeological site of Masada and a fortress built by King Herod. Go for a dip at the Dead Sea Mineral Beach and uncover the cave where the dead sea scrolls were found.
Visit the Masada National Park ruins which are perched on a high plateau. View the the ancient fortified palace of Masada which became a refuge for zealots who took a stand against the Romans, which ended in the mass suicide of the zealots in 73 AD.
Ride up on a cable car to 1,300 feet above sea level to the plateau where the immense Masada ruins rest precariously. Look out at extraordinary views of the Dead Sea and the Judean Desert.
Explore the fortress that was built by King Herod in Masada in around 37 BC. Stroll through the remains of the palaces and see mosaic floors and Roman baths. Uncover the oldest synagogue in Israel and admire remarkable features like the 12 water cisterns that each had a capacity of 140,000 cubic feet.
Drive to the lowest point on earth at the Dead Sea Mineral Beach which is located in the Jordan Rift Valley. Experience the high density of the salt in the water as you float with ease on the surface of the aquamarine water.
Take a mud-bath and benefit from the therapeutic qualities of the natural Dead Sea mud before heading to the Qumeran cave, where the Dead Sea Scrolls were found. Return to your accommodation in Jerusalem at the end of your tour.
Highlights
- Enjoy a full-day tour to Masada and the Dead Sea from Jerusalem
- Float in the salt rich water of the Dead Sea
- Ascend to the top of Masada by cable car
- Visit the magnificent King Herod fortress at Masada
- Get a roadside view of The Good Samaritan, the symbol of the parable of Jesus and the Good Samaritan
- See the caves where the Dead Sea scrolls were discovered
- Enjoy panoramic views of the Dead Sea and Rift Valley
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
This tour is not suitable for children under the age of 4
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You are required to bring and wear a mask
You will receive a mandatory temperature check
Pick up from your hotel. If you need to be picked up from elsewhere (like an airbnb), the local operator will send you details of the closest pick-up point.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
