- Masada - Our first stop is at Masada taking the cable car to the plateau summit and tour the remains of Herod’s 2,055 year old palace fortress. We see remarkable structures including palaces and a bathhouse. From Masada the tour takes you past the desert oasis of Ein Gedi and Qumran where the Dead Sea Scrolls were found.
- Dead Sea Region - We spend the rest of the day relaxing on one of the Dead Sea beaches. You can float in the salty-water that is 8.6 times more saline than the ocean creating natural buoyance. Use the Dead Sea mud as a natural skin mask and soak up the glorious Dead Sea sun.
- Cable Car and Entrance Fees
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- An expert licensed tour guide
- Food and Drink
We embark on our journey, heading south from Jerusalem across the Judean Hills. This excursion takes us past the Inn of the Good Samaritan and includes a brief pause at the marker denoting sea level. Our first halt in this journey brings us to Masada, a flat-topped monolith rising 450m from the desert plains. We ascend to the Masada’s summit via cable car, where you can witness captivating vistas of the Dead Sea.
The arid climate and isolated location have impeccably preserved the constructions of the area. Approximately a century later, during the First Jewish–Roman War (66–73 CE), a cohort of Jewish rebels sought sanctuary on Masada. They resisted the Roman forces for several months, until the Romans constructed a ramp made of earth to climb the stony cliffs.
Next, we head towards the Dead Sea, passing Ein Gedi and Qumran, the origin of the Dead Sea Scrolls. If the schedule allows us, we will make a pit stop at the Dead Sea Mineral Cosmetic factory for refreshments. The climax of our journey is a visit to the Dead Sea, where you have the chance to rejuvenate on the beach and take it easy.
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