Top Jerusalem In the Air

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.

Masada, Ein Gedi, and the Dead Sea are tough to reach without a car. Visit all three in a single day—without the usual logistical hassles—on this self-guided tour. Hike to the top of hilltop Masada at sunrise, experience a real-life desert oasis at the Ein Gedi Nature Reserve, and treat yourself to a rejuvenating dip in the legendary Dead Sea. Transportation to and from Jerusalem is included.