Masada, Qumran Caves and Dead Sea Day Trip from Jerusalem
by Bein Harim Ltd
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This full-day bus tour from Jerusalem lasts about 9 hours and covers several important sites in southern Israel. The trip begins with a one-hour drive through the Judean Hills, including a pass by the Good Samaritan Inn. At Masada National Park, visitors take a cable car up to the ancient fortress and spend around 75 minutes exploring its ruins. The tour then continues with a one-hour visit to the Herodium, where the remains of King Herod’s palace are located. After that, the route passes through the Ein Gedi Nature Reserve, followed by a stop at the Qumran Caves, the location where the Dead Sea Scrolls were discovered. The final stop is the Dead Sea, where guests have about 90 minutes to float in the water and apply mineral-rich mud. A professional guide leads the tour, which includes entrance fees, air-conditioned transportation, the cable car ride at Masada, and hotel pickup and drop-off. Food, drinks, and gratuities are not included. Guests should bring hats, swimwear, towels, and sun protection. The tour is not suitable for children under 4 years old.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Judean Hills Drive
Drive for about one hour through the Judean Hills.
60 min
Good Samaritan Inn Pass-by
Drive past the historic Good Samaritan Inn site along the route.
Masada National Park
Take a cable car up to Masada and spend approximately 75 minutes exploring the ancient fortress and its ruins.
75 min
The Herodium
Tour the remains of Herod’s palace.
60 min
En Gedi Nature Reserve
Pass through the Ein Gedi Nature Reserve, known for its natural surroundings.
Qumran Caves
Stop at the Qumran Caves, where the Dead Sea Scrolls were discovered.
Dead Sea
Spend about 90 minutes at the Dead Sea floating in the water and applying mineral-rich mud.
90 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Masada, Qumran Caves and Dead Sea Day Trip from Jerusalem
by Bein Harim Ltd
Choose from 4 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$222Overview
This full-day bus tour from Jerusalem lasts about 9 hours and covers several important sites in southern Israel. The trip begins with a one-hour drive through the Judean Hills, including a pass by the Good Samaritan Inn. At Masada National Park, visitors take a cable car up to the ancient fortress and spend around 75 minutes exploring its ruins. The tour then continues with a one-hour visit to the Herodium, where the remains of King Herod’s palace are located. After that, the route passes through the Ein Gedi Nature Reserve, followed by a stop at the Qumran Caves, the location where the Dead Sea Scrolls were discovered. The final stop is the Dead Sea, where guests have about 90 minutes to float in the water and apply mineral-rich mud. A professional guide leads the tour, which includes entrance fees, air-conditioned transportation, the cable car ride at Masada, and hotel pickup and drop-off. Food, drinks, and gratuities are not included. Guests should bring hats, swimwear, towels, and sun protection. The tour is not suitable for children under 4 years old.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Judean Hills Drive
Drive for about one hour through the Judean Hills.
60 min
Good Samaritan Inn Pass-by
Drive past the historic Good Samaritan Inn site along the route.
Masada National Park
Take a cable car up to Masada and spend approximately 75 minutes exploring the ancient fortress and its ruins.
75 min
The Herodium
Tour the remains of Herod’s palace.
60 min
En Gedi Nature Reserve
Pass through the Ein Gedi Nature Reserve, known for its natural surroundings.
Qumran Caves
Stop at the Qumran Caves, where the Dead Sea Scrolls were discovered.
Dead Sea
Spend about 90 minutes at the Dead Sea floating in the water and applying mineral-rich mud.
90 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.