Private Tour: Masada and Dead Sea Day Trip from Tel Aviv
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Tel Aviv, Israel
- 10 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Group discounts
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
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.
- Private day trip to Masada and the Dead Sea from Tel Aviv
- Cross the rugged Judean Desert past ancient Jericho and the Inn of the Good Samaritan
- Take the cable car to UNESCO-listed Masada, the mountaintop fortress-palace built by King Herod
- Explore the relics and hear about the Jewish zealots who killed themselves here to evade the Romans
- Experience the unique floating sensation of a swim in the Dead Sea
- Enjoy a mud bath in the mineral-rich Dead Sea clay to feel its therapeutic benefits
- Receive the undivided attention of a private guide on this private tour
What's Included
- Pickup and drop-off around the city
- Professional private guide
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Food and drinks
- Toll and parking fees
- Entrance fees
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Pickup details
Travelers can specify their drop-off location under "Special Requirements" or communicate with the guide.
Operating hours.8:30 am
Itinerary
Meet your guide at your central Tel Aviv hotel or another central location in the city, hop inside your air-conditioned vehicle and set off through the rugged Judean Desert to Masada and the Dead Sea.
On route, hear about the region’s ancient past and let your guide know if there’s anything you want to see more of during the day. Since this is a private tour, the itinerary can be adjusted around your particular wishes.
Pass by the site of the Inn of the Good Samaritan, the location associated with the biblical parable, and see the ancient city of Jericho in the distance as your guide recounts the Old Testament story of how its walls were felled by the trumpets of the Israelites.
Catch sight of the shimmering Dead Sea as you near Masada, the mountaintop fortress-palace built by King Herod in 350 BC.
Catch the cable car up to the UNESCO World Heritage site and explore the ruins as you hear tales of Herod and the 960 Jewish zealots who committed suicide here in the 1st century AD to escape besieging Roman forces. View the well-preserved relics of Herod’s chambers and the synagogue constructed by the zealots.
Back on the road, pass Ein Gedi oasis and the Qumran Caves, where the Dead Sea Scrolls were found in 1947, on route to the Dead Sea. This extraordinary lake sits at the lowest point on Earth—1,312 feet (400 meters) below sea level — and boasts waters that are over 10 times saltier than seawater.
Arrive at a Dead Sea resort and get free time to relax at leisure. Take a ‘swim’ in the salt-rich waters and perhaps enjoy a therapeutic mud bath at the world’s richest source of natural salts.
Your tour then finishes with a drop-off at your Tel Aviv hotel.
On route, hear about the region’s ancient past and let your guide know if there’s anything you want to see more of during the day. Since this is a private tour, the itinerary can be adjusted around your particular wishes.
Pass by the site of the Inn of the Good Samaritan, the location associated with the biblical parable, and see the ancient city of Jericho in the distance as your guide recounts the Old Testament story of how its walls were felled by the trumpets of the Israelites.
Catch sight of the shimmering Dead Sea as you near Masada, the mountaintop fortress-palace built by King Herod in 350 BC.
Catch the cable car up to the UNESCO World Heritage site and explore the ruins as you hear tales of Herod and the 960 Jewish zealots who committed suicide here in the 1st century AD to escape besieging Roman forces. View the well-preserved relics of Herod’s chambers and the synagogue constructed by the zealots.
Back on the road, pass Ein Gedi oasis and the Qumran Caves, where the Dead Sea Scrolls were found in 1947, on route to the Dead Sea. This extraordinary lake sits at the lowest point on Earth—1,312 feet (400 meters) below sea level — and boasts waters that are over 10 times saltier than seawater.
Arrive at a Dead Sea resort and get free time to relax at leisure. Take a ‘swim’ in the salt-rich waters and perhaps enjoy a therapeutic mud bath at the world’s richest source of natural salts.
Your tour then finishes with a drop-off at your Tel Aviv hotel.
Jordan Valley (Pass By)
1
Masada National Park
2 hours • Admission Ticket Not Included
2
En Gedi Nature Reserve
50 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
3
Qumran Caves
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
4
Dead Sea
2 hours • Admission Ticket Not Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 12 hours of travel. In this case confirmation will be received as soon as possible, subject to availability
- This itinerary is only a proposal; we can customize this private tour according to your wishes
- Wheelchair accessible
- We recommend to bring comfortable walking shoes, swimwear, water, towel and sun protection.
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- On Saturday and holidays, an extra charge of $125 applies
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
4.4
based on 29 reviews
Jessica_A, Jun 2025
We had an incredible experience thanks to our amazing tour guide, Ariel! He was not only incredibly knowledgeable and intelligent, but also warm, kind, and professional throughout the entire tour. Ariel shared so much fascinating history with us, bringing each location to life with his insight and stories. He made sure we felt safe and comfortable the entire time and even took us to some hidden gems we would have never found on our own including the best lunch spot of the trip!
We truly couldn’t have asked for a better guide. Highly recommended!
Diana_A, Jun 2023
Yoav was amazing. He showed up on time and in a pristinely clean air-conditioned van. We had six people with us ranging in age from 9 to 74 years old. Yoav created a wonderful experience for every person in our group. He was jovial, knowledgeable, and made the experience as fun as it could have been. We were so grateful to have him as our guide. I highly recommend this tour.
Response from Host, Jun 2023
This a great and sincere expression of gratitude for your praise-worthy guide, Yoav. His efforts are sensed and felt by all who tour with him.
Billy_B, Nov 2022
Our guide was very good but the car left something to be desired. No one could stretch their legs in a 10 hour day.
Isaac_H, Jun 2022
The guide we had was the most knowledgeable person I could have asked for. He knew basically everything about the history of Israel and the archeological parts as well
Response from Host, Jun 2022
Thanks very much for such a rave review of your guide.(Pity no mention of his name!)We are so happy to read you came away having had a immensely enlightening and interesting and most memorable touring experience at this spectacular location.
frederick_b, May 2022
Nice and knowledgeable tour guide. Very accommodating and beautiful views at Masada. Was also very hot at the Dead Sea.
Response from Host, May 2022
Thanks so much for posting this 5 * review of your sataisfaction with our tour and guide .We are happy to read you came away with a memorable tour experience to cherish.
Thomas_K, Apr 2022
Great guide. Fantastic family day out. Kids loved it. Can only recommend. We walked up Masada which was fine and took cable car down.
Response from Host, Apr 2022
Thanks Thomas for sharing that this was an enjoyable and memroable experience for your family trip with us. You certainly visited a spectacular location.
We hope to see you again
Eleanor_A, Aug 2019
Sarah took us to Mesada, Dead Sea and Ein Gedi and gave us so much knowledge. She was wonderful. Husband, me, two 50 yo sons and their ladies private tour. She accommodated our needs every step of the way.
Clive_G, Apr 2019
This was a great day for our group of 9. We drove from Tel Aviv to Masada which was a fascinating and awe inspiring site with interesting history and important to Israeli national sentiment. Amazing views of the Dead Sea and into Jordon. We then drove further to the Dead Sea itself and had huge fun floating around and covering ourselves in mud, managing to avoid the rain and enjoying the perfect temperature of the water. Great experience and a wonderful guide who was like a friend, knowledgable and interesting. Brilliant day.
Wendy_B, Jun 2022
Escogimos un guía en Español y la verdad fue excelente. Nos recogieron a tiempo y pasamos un día increíble
Response from Host, Jun 2022
Thanks so much for sharing you immense satisfaction wtih the guide and commentary as well as the special Dead Sea experience you enjoyed. Indeed elevating and revitalising for body and soul!
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