Day Trips from Jerusalem to Masada

Ready to experience Israel’s southern desert in a single day? Depart Jerusalem and head into the Judean Desert with a local guide to visit Masada, the ancient fortress towering above the Dead Sea. Hike the Snake Trail to explore the ruins and enjoy sweeping views of the desert below. Continue to Ein Gedi, a desert oasis with waterfalls, natural springs, and wildlife, offering a peaceful stop in the arid landscape. Finish the day at the Dead Sea, floating in its mineral-rich waters and soaking in the serene surroundings before returning to Jerusalem. Book your spot today!

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!

We visit three of the most popular sites in Israel in a unique desert landscape and the lowest place on Earth. Be amazed at the Palace in the wilderness high above stunning views. Visit an oasis with 365 days-a-year streams, cool off in gushing waterfalls, and see ibex, rock hyrax and other animals. Float and feel the benefit of the healing properties of the Dead Sea. All with your personal guide to ensure that you have a magical day.

We make every minute count. We work in small groups, so you feel like it is your own journey. You are our priority, and we want you to have the maximum benefit and joy. We customize every trip to give you unforgettable feelings and memories. Because we care about you and value your time, we reserve your entry tickets to be able to go immediately. One of the most unique experiences you have to do in the Holy land, is to hike up to the top of the great Masada mountain. to enjoy the unforgettable moment of the sunrise over the Jordanian Moab Mountains and the Dead Sea. After exploring the magnificent fortress, our driver will take you on another short hike to the Ein Gedi national park to enjoy and refresh yourself with the natural falls water from the Judean Mountains. After that, you will go to the final station of our tour to experience floating at the Dead Sea at a special private beach where you can relax and enjoy the salty water and apply the famous Mud of the Dead Sea.

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.

Travel through southern Israel via the Judean Hills, passing the historic Inn of the Good Samaritan. Pause at sea level for a memorable photo opportunity before descending to the iconic Dead Sea. Our first major stop is Masada, where a cable car takes us to the summit to explore the ancient fortress built by King Herod over 2,000 years ago, including its palaces and bathhouse. We then continue past the lush desert oasis of Ein Gedi and the archaeological site of Qumran, where the Dead Sea Scrolls were discovered. The day concludes with relaxing time at a Dead Sea beach, allowing you to float effortlessly in the mineral-rich waters and enjoy a rejuvenating natural mud treatment under the sun.

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.

Experience mountains, desert and sea all in one day on this full-day tour from Jerusalem. Ride the cable car to the cliff-top Masada Fortress and enjoy spectacular aerial views, then journey to the desert oasis of the Ein Gedi Nature Reserve. After lunch (own expense), continue to the Dead Sea, famously the lowest landmass on earth, where you can take a dip in the mineral-rich muds or enjoy free time to explore independently.

Discover the highlights of the Judean Desert on a full-day tour of Qumran, Masada and the Dead Sea from Jerusalem. Visit the site where the the Dead Sea Scrolls were discovered, then board a cable car to Masada to explore the ancient mountain fortress with your guide. Walk from Roman baths to King Herod’s palace, and hear the legend of the Jewish rebels who held the plateau against the Romans. Descend to the Dead Sea to wallow in nutrient-rich mud and swim in hyper-saline water before returning to Jerusalem.

Visit Masada and the Dead Sea on a full-day trip from Jerusalem that combines two spectacular destinations to make the most of your time on the road. After a morning exploring the historic mountaintop fortress of Masada, you’ll have the rest of the day to relax at the edge of the Dead Sea, enjoying mineral-rich mud and hyper-saline water with gorgeous views along the shoreline.