Masada and Dead Sea - 1 Day Tour

Drive south through the Judean Desert to the Dead Sea, the lowest point on Earth, nearly 400 meters below sea level. Drive along the Dead Sea to Masada and take the cable car to visit the ancient fortress where the Zealots held out against the Romans for the last time before committing mass suicide in 73 AD. Descent by cable car. Come to the shores of the Dead Sea to enjoy the therapeutic qualities of the Dead Sea mud, as well as the unique experience of floating in the mineral-rich waters of the sea itself.

Itinerary:

Drive south through the Judean Desert, past the Good Samaritan Inn and the "sea level" marker, with the ancient city of Jericho in the distance, to the Dead Sea, the lowest point on Earth, nearly 400 meters below sea level.

Drive along the shores of the Dead Sea and take a cable car ride to Masada, Israel's most important archaeological site, to understand why someone would venture into the desert to build a magnificent fortress atop a lifeless mountain.

Visit the fortified palace, water cisterns, bathhouse, and synagogue where the Romans, after triumphantly destroying Jerusalem, sent an entire legion to confront a small group of Zealots who made their last stand before committing mass suicide in 73 AD.

Take the cable car to the shores of the Dead Sea to experience the therapeutic qualities of the Dead Sea mud, as well as the unique experience of floating in the mineral-rich waters of the sea itself.

Return to the boarding point at the end of the day.
Notes:
*You must bring walking shoes and everything you need to bathe in the Dead Sea (swimsuit, towel, flip-flops, sunscreen, etc.)

Children under 4 years of age (including infants) are not permitted to visit.