Private tour to Masada & the Dead Sea

Begin your journey the Dead Sea with a hotel pickup, where you will be greeted by your guide who will take care of you throughout the day.

Enjoy a beautiful drive from Jerusalem through the Judean Hills along 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 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.

Follow your guide and 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 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 Qumran cave, where the Dead Sea Scrolls were found.

Return to your accommodation in Jerusalem at the end of your tour. “If requested you could also visit Qumran, Jericho & the baptismal site – a camel ride is also available “

You may choose your destinations on this custom private tour, and your guide will be happy to turn this day into one to remember.

What’s included
* Guiding by a licensed, expert, private guide
* Transportation in luxury level van or SUV
* Pick-up and drop-off at any address
* Free Wi-Fi and chilled bottled mineral water

What’s excluded
* Site entrance fees
* Meals and snacks
* Gratuities

What to bring
* Hat and sunscreen
* Some cash

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