From Jerusalem: Masada Sunrise, Ein Gedi & Dead Sea Day Trip
ID: GYG119050-173338
Category:
Country: Israel
Duration:
1 days
Description
Hike up to the ruins of King Herod's former citadel and watch the sunrise at Masada. Get back to nature in the Ein Gedi Nature Reserve and relax at a private beach at the Dead Sea.
Depart Jerusalem in the early morning at 3:00 AM. Travel for 1.5 hours to Masada mountain and begin your hike to the top. On the way up to the top, enjoy the extraordinary desert sunrise, one that can only be seen in the right place at the right time. Once at the top you will enjoy some time to experience the site. Head back down the mountain and travel to Ein-Gedi Nature Reserve.
At 8:00 AM arrive at the Ein-Gedi Nature Reserve. Enter the reserve to watch the desert wildlife in the magnificent green Ein-Gedi Oasis. 10:00 AM continue your journey to the Dead Sea. Arrive at the Dead Sea, the lowest point on earth and enjoy bathing and floating on it's therapeutic waters. After floating and covering yourself with mud your driver will begin the trip back to Jerusalem. At approximately 1:00 PM arrive back in Jerusalem.
Highlights
- Hike to the top of the ancient desert fortress of Masada to watch the sunrise
- Get spectacular views of the Dead Sea and Judean Desert
- Go for a nature walk in the Ein Gedi Nature Reserve
- Enjoy access to a private beach to float in the healing waters of the Dead Sea
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• Please wear comfortable shoes and bring a towel and your swimming costume
• The private beach at the Dead Sea has shower, bathroom and changing facilities
• This is a self-guided tour, guide is not provided
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
Masks are required while indoors
You are required to bring and wear a mask
All participants must also bring a valid form of ID (e.g. passport, driver's license, identity card, student card, etc)
Pick-up from the David Citadel Hotel, Jerusalem.
Arrive 15 minutes before the activity starts.
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 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 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.
