Qumran Caves Tours and Tickets

Combine a Masada tour and Dead Sea trip into one memorable full-day tour from Jerusalem. Travel through the Judean desert by air-conditioned coach and pass the site of the famous New Testament parable of the Good Samaritan. Arrive at Masada and ride the cable car to the legendary mountaintop ruins of King Herod’s palaces. After a guided tour, drive to the Dead Sea. Relish the surreal Dead Sea floating experience and choose to take a therapeutic mud bath. Then, return to Jerusalem, passing the ancient city of Jericho on route.

Skip the hassle of planning your own transfers, accommodation, and tours on an 8-day tour of Israel’s most significant Christian sites. You’ll cover top Holy Land attractions such as Bethlehem; Tiberias and the shores of the Sea of Galilee; Nazareth and Cana; Jerusalem, where Jesus was allegedly betrayed, crucified and resurrected.

Get glimpses of the Dead Sea as you approach Masada, a mountain topped by a ruined fortress-palace built by King Herod more than 2,000 years ago. Ride the cable car to the mountaintop and take a tour of the fascinating archaeological ruins. Descend the mountain and drive to the Dead Sea past the Ein Gedi oasis and the ancient settlement of Qumran. Stop to enjoy the views of the famous Qumran caves, where approximately 900 ancient parchments, the fabled Dead Sea Scrolls, were discovered. Continue to the Dead Sea and enjoy relaxing on a mineral beach. This salt-rich lake sits at around 400 meters below sea level — the Earth’s lowest point. Wade into the waters to experience the bizarre floating sensation and enjoy a therapeutic mud bath. Our drivers are not licensed tour guides but are very knowledgeable of the places visited and will provide all the necessary historical information and their local perspective. At the end of the ride, they will drop you off at your accommodation.

On this day tour, you'll see two of the greatest wonders in Israel: the Herodian fortress Masada, a symbol of the Jewish spirit, and the Dead Sea, the lowest place on earth and wellness resort known since ancient times.

Experience the stark beauty of Israel’s Judean Desert by 4x4 and visit the Dead Sea on this full-day trip from Tel Aviv. Enter the desert by air-conditioned coach and pass the Inn of the Good Samaritan, Jericho and the Qumran Caves, where the Dead Sea Scrolls were discovered. Then, take an exciting 4x4 drive through the desert canyons and plains to the towering Dragot Cliffs before descending to the Dead Sea. Take a ‘swim’ in the salt-rich waters and enjoy a revitalizing mud bath before your return to Tel Aviv.

This private tour provides a unique opportunity to enjoy the Dead Sea swim with the fascinating history of Jericho and Qumran and the excitement of Jesus's Baptism Site at Jordan River

Leave Jerusalem on a full-day private trip to Masada and the Dead Sea, and discover Israel’s remarkable history and landscapes. Drive deep into the Judean Desert, explore Masada’s fortifications and palaces alongside your personal guide, and learn about a dramatic, 1st-century battle between Roman troops and Jewish Sicarii rebels. Descend to the shores of the Dead Sea to walk along salt-encrusted beaches, bathe in mineral-rich mud and float in one of the world’s saltiest bodies of water.

Avoid the crowds and enjoy a personalized experience on this private tour from Tel Aviv or Jerusalem. In the company of just your party and guide, visit Qumran National Park, where the Dead Sea Scrolls were found, and the historic but tragic site, Masada. On your return journey enjoy a swim in the Dead Sea. Entrance fees are at your expense.

Discover the magnificent ancient ruins of Masada and delights of the Dead Sea on this unforgettable private day trip from Tel Aviv. With your own private guide, cross the Judean Desert and ride a cable car up to Masada, a rocktop fortification built by King Herod in 350 BC. Explore the well-preserved ruins as you hear the tragic ancient tales of the site, and then drive to the Dead Sea. Experience a ‘swim’ in the salt-heavy waters and enjoy a skin-replenishing mud bath here before your return to Tel Aviv.

Come on a relaxing and informative 2 day tour of Jerusalem and the Dead Sea with our amazing tour guide Jonathan who served in the IDF and still does reserves in the army. He is extremely knowledgeable, funny and fun. Hotel, transportation, breakfast, entrance fees and tour guide fees are included.