Dead Sea, Masada and Ein Gedi Day Tour from Jerusalem

Overview

Available languages

English

10 hours

Mobile ticket

* Due to recent flooding in Ein Gedi, the site is currently unavailable. We will be visiting an alternative location instead.

This full day, self-guided, small group tour to Masada, Ein Gedi and the Dead Sea will take you from Jerusalem to the top sights in the Judean Desert. With a hike around an ancient fortress, time to relax and float in the Dead Sea, and a visit to desert oasis, you won't be disappointed.

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Specialized infant seats are available

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Important Update: Please note that due to maintenance efforts, parts of the Ein Gedi nature reserve will be closed until further notice.

Valid passports (Copy accepted), Hats, Sunscreen, Comfortable shoes, Swimwear, Flip-flops, Towels and Drinking water are required.

Towels can be rented (15 ILS) at the meeting point before departure.

Please note that this is a self-guided tour.

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

Air-conditioned vehicle

Entrance fee to Dead Sea beach

Food and drinks

Entrance fee to Ein Gedi (31 ILS)

Entrance fee to Masada (37 ILS)

Cable car round trip (54 ILS)

Towel

What To Expect

Masada National Park

Take a cable car to the top of the Masada Fortress. Explore the ruins at Masada and enjoy the spectacular view across the Dead Sea to the Moabite mountains in Jordan.

2 hours • Admission Not Included

En Gedi Nature Reserve

Hike through the beautiful Ein Gedi Nature Reserve and cool off beside a beautiful pool.

2 hours • Admission Not Included

Options

Dead Sea, Masada and Ein Gedi Day Tour from Jerusalem

Masada Morning- JLM

Reviews

4.37

126 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Great trip
Steven K,
Mar 22, 2024
- Viator
5.00
Well organized trip to Masada Dead Swa and nature reserve. Excellent bus driver and guide. Coming backbto Israel with wife and will do it again.
Much better than expected
Randi F,
Aug 9, 2023
- Viator
4.00
I wasn’t sure what to expect based on the mixed reviews, but my family had a very positive experience. Our driver, Samy, narrated a good part of the bus ride, so we knew what we were looking at, some history/culture, and the historical significance of the places we were going to. My family thought we had just the right amount of time at Ein Gedi, Masada, and the Dead Sea. There were no lines to pay entrance fees at Ein Gedi and Masada, and no entrance fee at all for the Dead Sea. Everything ran quite smoothly. If you are looking for a personal experience, this is not the tour for you, but if you’d like an overview of these areas at a reasonable price it works well.
Awesome highs but some frustrations
Sam T,
Apr 28, 2023
- Viator
3.00
Metsada was amazing but Ein Gedi and Kalia Beach were a bit disappointing. The Ein Gedi walk was quite rushed, and older people turned back due to the rocky climbs. Kalia Beach is part of the Dead Sea, but the infrastructure there is bare-bones, with entry ramps too high. Some visitors slipped and fell, which is quite dangerous in the ultra salty water. We didn't eat lunch til 400pm, and that was on the bus home.
Great trip
Jeevan B,
Apr 20, 2023
- Viator
5.00
Jonathon was a great guide, thank you! Saw 3 very cool spots in a short time with minimal hassle. We’ll organised.
Great Day trip !
Cherie B,
Mar 17, 2023
- Viator
5.00
Masada was breathtaking and the En Gedi hike so beautiful. I really didn’t know what an Oasis was like. The Dead Sea experience is very touristy - but I enjoyed it. This was a self guided tour but Abraham tours sent an unofficial guide to assist us. He was friendly and gave an Israeli perspective Would go again. Very easy to pickup the tour at Abraham Hostel.