Masada Fortress and Dead Sea Private Tour
ID: GYG1231273-1890310
Category:
Country: Israel
Duration:
08:00 hours
Description
Discover the fortress of Masada and swim in the Dead Sea on a guided tour. Take a cable car to the top of Masada and explore King Herod's palaces and fortifications. Continue to the Dead Sea Beach
Travel along the shores of the Dead Sea to Masada Fortress. Take a cable car to the top of the mountain, where you'll start your exploration.
See the Commanding Officer's private home decorated with beautiful paintings. Continue with a visit to the Customs Office and explore the huge storehouses.
Visit King Herod's private residence with fascinating views around. Stop at the ancient Synagogue, among the first ever built. See the place where the Romans broke into the fortress.
Continue to explore King Herod's official palace, decorated with the most beautiful mosaics. Finally, stop to see the 6th-century church built on the site of the fortress.
From Masada, continue your scenic drive along the Dead Sea to the Resort Area. Enjoy a swim in the Dead Sea, one of the most exciting and unique experiences in one's life. The Dead Sea beach is highly comfortable and is fully equipped with all relevant facilities. Finally, after a long day, drive back to your hotel.
Highlights
- Feel the thrill of taking a cable car to the top of Masada Fortress
- Explore King Herod's palace complex and see ancient mosaics
- Visit one of the first synagogues ever built and a 6th-century church
- Swim in the Dead Sea and enjoy its unique buoyancy and mineral-rich waters
- Enjoy a scenic drive along the shores of the Dead Sea to the resort area
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The Dead Sea beach is fully equipped with facilities.
The tour involves walking, so comfortable shoes are recommended.
INCLUDED
- Cable car ride to Masada
- Visit to Masada Fortress
- Visit to Commanding Officer's private home
- Visit to Customs Office
- Visit to storehouses
- Visit to King Herod's private residence
- Visit to ancient Synagogue
- Visit to Roman breach site
- Visit to King Herod's official palace
- Visit to 6th-century church
- Scenic drive along the Dead Sea
- Swim in the Dead Sea
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 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 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.
