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…

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Harei Yehuda

Cancellation Policy

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

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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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April_n

Nov 6, 2025

Fantastic experience - Bring a hat and sunscreen. Wonderful to see Masada and the Dead Sea was so fun. I ended up buying Dead Sea products afterward because my skin felt amazing after trying the mud. Really fun day.

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640lenac

Nov 3, 2025

Go for it! - It was a wonderful trip. Yonatan was both super knowledgeable and helpful. It was a lot of walking but not too hard. I highly recommend this tour!

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K7153bcjennyd

Nov 3, 2025

Enjoyable and Informative Masada and Dead Sea Day Trip - A very enjoyable and interesting day trip to Masada and the Dead Sea. Our guide Yonatan was really informative, fun, and was happy to answer any questions the group might have, whether historical or political. I had a minor organisational issue at the start that Bein Harim dealt with promptly and professionally. Will definitely choose this company again. Thanks again to Yonatan and our driver, "the best driver in the Middle East!"

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Nerissa_b

Nov 11, 2025

I really enjoyed this... - I really enjoyed this tour. The guide was very knowledgeable and full of energy. Masada was fascinating, and I learned so much. The bus was airconditioned and comfortable. I did not enjoy the "tourist trap" of going to the tourist shops whereby the guide got a commission for sales. I felt it was very unnecessary and ruined the experience for me a bit. Overall it was a great tour, which I highly recommend!

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Bergischgladbachmolo

Nov 10, 2025

Touristic Tour, it could be better - Bus was Beselerstraße 1 1/2 Hour Late. The lunch was somehow horrible. Today I have to Stay in bed. Die Tour was Not an English tour but Spanish. Why are people of TelAviv and Jerusalem togerher although the Traffic is terrible in the Morning.

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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