Masada, Ein Gedi & Dead Sea Tour from Jerusalem
Overview
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10 hours
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Discover the highlights of the Judean Desert on a full-day tour from Jerusalem. Start at Masada, King Herod’s mountaintop fortress, riding the cable car to explore the historic ruins and take in panoramic views of the Dead Sea and desert. Continue to Ein Gedi, a lush oasis where waterfalls and wildlife create a striking contrast to the surrounding desert. Wrap up at the Dead Sea, where you’ll enjoying floating in its mineral-rich waters.
Enjoy daily departures, comfortable transportation, and an expert guide on our Masada, Ein Gedi & Dead Sea Tour from Jerusalem. Book today!
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Each traveler is allowed a maximum of 1 suitcase and 1 carry-on bag. Oversized or excessive luggage (e.g. surfboards, golf clubs or bikes) may have certain restrictions, please inquire with the operator prior to travel to confirm if your excess luggage is acceptable
We don’t cover the entrance fees for Masada National Park (37 NIS/12 USD/10 Euro), the Masada cable car (54 NIS/18 USD/15 Euro), and the Ein Gedi Reserve (31 NIS/10 USD/9 Euro)
An entrance fee is also required for the Dead Sea’s private beach (45 NIS / 15 USD/ 12.5 Euro)
Pay attention to your guide's instructions and be sure to return to the bus at the agreed time
The tour’s itinerary may be subject to change due to unpredictable weather
What to bring: Walking shoes, water shoes, bathing suit, towel
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Masada National Park
Arrive at Masada. Ascend via the cable car and explore the site with a guided tour
En Gedi Nature Reserve
Head to Ein Gedi and explore this beautiful nature reserve with waterfalls and unique nature
What‘s Included
Transportation to all sites from Jerusalem
Hand-picked expert tour guide
Entrance fees: Masada (91 NIS), Ein Gedi (31 NIS), Private Dead Sea Beach (45 NIS) -
Personal travel insurance
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Masada, Ein Gedi and The Dead Sea from Jerusalem
Reviews
278 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
A great time
Ivo A,,Jan 14, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Very beautifull and safety travel. Transport and translater was great, unfortunatly the time is short, one day it's not enough to enjoy all the details
Expect the Unexpected
David R,,Jan 10, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00We learned as we we're being picked up that we would not be seeing Masada due to a road closure. It would have been nice to have known that beforehand so we could have reviewed options - we might have just rescheduled and decided against the early morning public bus ride, on Shabot, to the tour pickup location. Our guide (Yanna?) made the best of a situation that was probably out of her control. We did see amazing sites, such as Christ's baptism location by John the Baptist on the Jordan river. All in all I commend our guide for doing the best she could, and being highly knowledgeable about the sites we visited. BTW, an 8 hour tour can seem REALLY long. 😃 We'll probably be limiting ourselves to 4 & 6 hour tours in the future.
Amazing Day
michaelagV9565KS,,Jan 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had Jana for a trip to Masada. This greatly surpassed our expectations. Masada was amazing and Jana explained everything brilliantly. We enjoyed floating in the Dead Sea. We saw the Dead Sea scroll site given that Ein Gedi was washed out on the day. Many thanks Jana.
Recommend this trip as a mix of historical and entertainment activities.
Anna V,,Jan 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Guide Yana was enthusiastic and provided us with reasonable nformation about Masada and Cumran. The trip is a perfect mix of hystorical sites and nature experience. The weather was good enough to sweep in the Dead Sea!
Dead Sea Experience
Stay43419878072,,Dec 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Although we could not make as planned due weather conditions, Jana did a Great Job in Improvisation! We enjoyed the Trip very much!
Our entire program was cancelled - so a historic tour turned into a tour to Christian sites. We had other E
Global37153277150,,Dec 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Our expectations were disappointed and there was no information about the change of plans in advance, so they could have been cancelled.
Nothing is perfect, but close is not bad either!
nikolausw125,,Dec 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00The pickup worked perfectly. At the agreed meeting point, a helper informed us 5 minutes before departure that our bus could not stop directly at the David Citadel Hotel because this place was already completely occupied. So it went around the house corner where we were already expected. The trip went as planned only the communication on the bus was a bit difficult because many fellow passengers, 16 people, also liked to talk among themselves, which made the communication with our tour guide, which was in English, a bit more difficult. We learned a lot of information directly at the property with a very detailed, plastic description, also gesturing that a guidebook in book form cannot offer. Although the participants often buzzed around like a flock of mosquitoes, our guide did not lose patience and collected us again and again in time for departure. This allowed her to make the entire tour a successful and very informative event. Thank you very much for this, and also to our bus driver who often dropped us off directly at the entrances and picked us up there again. His speedy driving also entails us again and again small time buffers, so that we had sufficient time available on site to admire the sights properly. All the best and continue to enjoy us "Touris" Klaus W.
Good Tour
D A,,Dec 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great day! Nice to see everything in one day. Masada was fantastic! The tour was well organized and well managed. We would have liked a little more time at the Dead Sea and maybe an area with a better beach. But really everything was great.
Great tour, would recommend
AntonPas1,,Oct 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I really enjoyed the tour and it was great to see all of the sights. It was a great experience to float in the Dead Sea, and I would recommend this tour to anyone and everyone! Our guide - Sharif and driver - Ismail were also both very good and professional and made the trip even more enjoyable.
Excellent tour! And Yana was incredible!
Candice K,,Aug 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Thanks to Yana and Nabil, my 11 year old son and I made a beautiful memory that will last a lifetime! Yana was so knowledgeable, welcoming and made us feel like family. I loved every moment of this tour and would DEFINITELY have Yana again for more tours in the beautiful land of Israel! You should as well!!!!
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