Day Trips from Tel Aviv to Dead Sea

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.

Have you ever wanted to explore Israel’s dramatic southern desert in a single day? Travel from Tel Aviv to Masada and hike the ancient fortress with an expert guide. Discover its historic ruins while enjoying the wild desert views. Continue to Ein Gedi, a desert oasis with waterfalls, springs, and wildlife, offering a refreshing stop amid the arid landscape. End the day at the Dead Sea, floating in its mineral-rich waters and taking in the unique desert surroundings before returning to Tel Aviv. Reserve now!

Experience the Judean Desert on a full-day guided tour from Tel Aviv. Begin at Masada, the historic fortress of King Herod, where a cable car ride takes you to the top to explore ancient ruins and admire panoramic views of the Dead Sea and desert scenery. Continue to Ein Gedi, a green oasis in the desert, offering scenic walks, waterfalls, and wildlife spotting. Finish the day at the Dead Sea, enjoying the unique experience of floating in its mineral-rich waters and covering yourself in the healing mud. Comfortable transport, daily departures, and an expert guide make it simple to enjoy the desert’s top sights in one day. Book your spot today!

Visit the iconic Dead Sea and historic Masada in one unforgettable tour. Begin at Masada, where you can hike the Snake Path or take the cable car to explore the ancient fortress perched on a plateau. Continue to Ein Gedi Nature Reserve for a scenic hike through lush trails with waterfalls and pools, perfect for a refreshing dip. Finally, relax at the Dead Sea, where you can float effortlessly in its mineral-rich waters and enjoy the therapeutic mud. This tour combines natural beauty with rich history, making it a must for nature lovers and history enthusiasts alike. - Explore the ancient fortress of Masada, a UNESCO World Heritage Site - Hike in Ein Gedi Nature Reserve, surrounded by stunning landscapes - Experience floating in the unique buoyant waters of the Dead Sea - Enjoy the therapeutic benefits of mineral-rich Dead Sea mud

Visit ancient Jerusalem and the extraordinary Dead Sea on this action-packed day trip from Tel Aviv. Traveling by air-conditioned coach, venture to holy Jerusalem to see its most revered religious sites. Enter the Old City to view the Western Wall (Wailing Wall) and Via Dolorosa. Then, drive to the sparkling Dead Sea for free time to luxuriate in the salt-rich waters, sunbathe and take a therapeutic mud bath. Ideal for first-time visitors to Israel and anyone short on time.

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.

Visit Masada and the Dead Sea on a full-day trip from Tel Aviv. Travel by air-conditioned coach through the Judean desert from Tel Aviv to the Dead Sea, and visit Masada on route. Ride the cable car to the mountaintop for a guided tour of the 2,000-year-old ruins, and continue to the Dead Sea to ‘swim’ in its salt-rich waters and, if you wish, take a therapeutic mud bath. The day trip also passes the site of the New Testament parable of the Good Samaritan, and ancient city of Jericho.

Explore Israel’s stunning landscape and rich heritage on a private, full-day tour from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem and the Dead Sea. Take in views of the ancient settlement from the Mount of Olives then enter Jerusalem’s Old City walls; slip a folded prayer into the Western Wall, walk Byzantine streets and visit the city’s Christian, Armenian, Muslim and Jewish quarters. Navigate the rugged Judean Desert to the salt-encrusted shores of the Dead Sea, take a bath in mineral-rich mud then float on top of the world’s deepest hypersaline lake.

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.

Experience the wonders of the Dead Sea on this full-day trip from Tel Aviv, with round-trip coach transport. Travel through the timeless Judean Desert past the site of the Inn of the Good Samaritan to a scenic Dead Sea. Then, enjoy ample time to float in the salty waters, laze by the shore, enjoy a mud bath and indulge in the mineral-rich mud treatments on offer before returning to Tel Aviv.

You’ll venture into the vast beauty of the Judean Desert on this Masada and Ein Gedi Nature Reserve day trip from Tel Aviv. Take in the splendor of two of the nation’s most incredible sites on this memorable journey. Make your way to Masada by cable car and take in epic sky-high views of this UNESCO World Heritage Site. Follow your guide through King Herod’s palace ruins before spending the afternoon wandering the natural landscapes of Ein Gedi and making your way to the oasis waterfalls.

Ideal for independent travelers, this transport-only tour allows you to visit three of Tel Aviv’s top attractions in one day. Relax as a driver transports you between the UNESCO-listed Masada, the Ein Gedi Nature Reserve, and the Dead Sea, all of which are difficult to reach on your own. Mingle with other travelers and enjoy free time to soak in the region’s mineral-rich waters.

Some of Israel’s top locations can be hard to reach, but you get there with ease as you check off Masada, Ein Gedi, and the Dead Sea. Travel comfortably from Tel Aviv in a chauffeured vehicle, then enjoy free time to explore each location at your own pace. Entry tickets for Masada and Ein Gedi are not included.

This relaxation trip to the Dead Sea is a one of a kind experience. The high salt concentration and mineral-rich mud offer therapeutic benefits, and the stunning scenery and relaxing atmosphere provide a perfect escape from the hustle and bustle of the city. The Dead Sea's status as the lowest point on Earth and its unique geological features make it a must-visit destination.

Visit two of Israel’s most iconic sites on a Masada and Dead Sea day trip from Herzliya. Venture through the Judean hills as you hear intriguing facts about both attractions from your professional guide. Admire the rugged scenery and start your explorations with a cable car ride up to Masada, the mountaintop home of a ruined fortress-palace built by King Herod. Take a guided tour of the timeworn relics, and then descend to the Dead Sea to ‘swim’ in the salty waters, and perhaps take a therapeutic mud bath.

Experience two of Israel’s top attractions — ancient Masada and the Dead Sea — on a full-day, small-group trip from Tel Aviv. Journey through the Judean hills to Masada, a mountain plateau strewn with remnants of a palace-fortress built by King Herod. Catch the cable car to the mountaintop, and explore the ruins as your guide recounts tales of Masada’s famous siege in the 1st century AD. Afterward, continue to the Dead Sea for an unforgettable float in its mineral-rich waters.

Tick off two of Israel’s most iconic desert attractions during this full-day, two-for-one tour to Masada and the Dead Sea. Learn about the ancient Jewish tribes that resisted Roman rule as you visit the ruins of the one-time hilltop fortress. Then, get a chance to bathe in the mineral-rich waters of the lowest point on earth.