Masada and Dead Sea Day Trip: Exploration of Historic Ruins and Therapeutic Visit from Jerusalem

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Harei Yehuda

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Embark on a day trip from Jerusalem to explore the historic ruins of Masada and King Herod’s palaces, followed by a therapeutic visit to the famous Dead Sea. Discover the setting of the Good Samaritan parable and visit the Qumran caves and Baptism site on the Jordan River.

Duration: 9 hours

Cancellation: 24 hours

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Highlights

Harei Yehuda - Travel through the Judean Hills
Khan Al-Hatruri - The Good Samaritan Inn - Pass by the Good Samaritan Inn
Masada National Park - Ascend to Masada and explore the National Park
Herod’s Palace (Herodium) - Tour the remains of Herod’s palace
En Gedi Nature Reserve - See Ein Gedi natural reserve
**Qumran…

What's Included

Professional guide
Entrance fees included
Air-conditioned vehicle
Cable Car ride to Masada
Hotel pickup and drop-off service

What's Not Included

Food and drinks, unless specified
Gratuities

Additional Information

Embark on an unforgettable journey from Jerusalem to two of Israel’s essential destinations. Delve into the historical remnants of Masada and the palaces of King Herod, accompanied by a rejuvenating experience at the renowned Dead Sea. This striking day trip also includes a stop at the location that inspired the popular New Testament story, the Good…

Location

Harei Yehuda

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings

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S798khraphaelg

Feb 19, 2026

Our tour guide Zahi Shaked was Amazing ! - What a fantastic tour! Zahi’s knowledge of history was outstanding. His communication was excellent, and he made us feel like part of a big family, exploring and discovering together.

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Faraway59638631876

Feb 14, 2026

Highly recommended - In my opinion, Masada was the highlight of the trip, people who are interested in history would love it. Our tour guide, Udi, was punctual, professional and fun! Best trip ever!

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Litaol2026

Feb 13, 2026

Masada and Dead Sea ! Udi make our day ! - I have a wonderful day today ! We go to the Masada and Dead Sea! My English is not so good , but our guide Udi is so humorous and explains everything clear , so i understand 90% ! He is very friendly and passionate and knows all the details. All of us always laugh and happy today ! It is a wonderful memory for me ! Thank you Udi !

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9neelp

Feb 13, 2026

Enlightening experience - Udi is an experienced and fun guide, and an excellent storyteller. Hope you get him!

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Sarah_m

Feb 8, 2026

An unforgettable experience! - This was truly the best tour I have ever been on. Eyal and our driver, Joshua, were absolutely amazing, so kind, patient, and thoughtful. I traveled with my mother, who has a disability, and at the start I was very nervous. The walk at Masada is intense, with many ups and downs, and it can be challenging and slippery for anyone with mobility issues. However, Eyal thoughtfully broke the walk into manageable parts, made sure we took regular breaks, and allowed my mom time to rest. To my amazement, she completed the entire walk and still had enough energy to float in the Dead Sea afterward! It was truly incredible. My mom had an unforgettable experience and couldn’t believe she was able to do it. Eyal was also extremely knowledgeable and shared fascinating historical stories throughout the tour. I was completely blown away. I also really wanted to ride a camel and get a photo, and Eyal was so accommodating and made it happen. Our driver, Joshua, was amazing and took a beautiful video of me riding the camel. It’s something I will cherish forever, my heart is truly so full. This experience exceeded all my expectations, and I will definitely be bringing my husband next time. Highly recommended!

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Krishnamurthy_s

Dec 28, 2025

Historical - Should be ready to walk quite a bit excellent experience of going up by cable car . The views were awesome . Would have liked to walk down as anoption

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Jacob_m

Dec 7, 2025

Well organized … Uval was... - Well organized … Uval was an excellent guide. He was very lnowledgeable. I would strongly recommend this tour.

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Fearless32022210231

Nov 27, 2025

Masada and the Dead Sea - Eliyahu was our tour guide for this day trip. He is an excellent driver, very knowledgeable historically, biblically and of current events, with a fine sense of humour. He is friendly, has a warm personality, made us feel at home and well cared for. I highly recommend Eliyahu.

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Sami_jarvinen

Nov 12, 2025

Masada and the Dead Sea - Finally had the chance to see the legendary fortress of Masada and float in the Dead Sea. Our guide Asaf was very engaging as he explained the historical and symbolical significance of these sites for Israel and its people. His storytelling made the group feel almost as if we were reliving the dramatic events that took place there two millennia ago.

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Edward_e

Jan 30, 2026

My experience - The tour guide was very experienced and had a lot of information to provide. He was a pleasant person as well. My issue with this tour is the vehicle they used. A small van does not accommodate 11 people with large packs. The seats do not accommodate anyone over 5’9 and make for a very uncomfortable drive. If you have any prior injuries ask the company what van they are using. If it’s a small van avoid this tour ! This tour could be great if not for that. I have always left positive reviews for all of the tours I’ve taken and this one is the first that I’ve had issues with.

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up to 9 guests

1 - Adult