Masada, Ein Gedi and The Dead Sea from Jerusalem
4.5
Masada, Ein Gedi and The Dead Sea from Jerusalem
By Tourist Israel
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Rather than haggling with cabs or deciphering bus timetables, visit three of Israel’s must-sees free from transport worries on this day trip from Jerusalem. Ride the cable car (own cost) to Masada’s plateau to roam its fortress, and then visit Ein Gedi (own cost) to follow its footpaths to pools and caves. Finally, head to a Dead Sea private beach to experience floating in its hypersaline waters before your return.
Lowest price guaranteeReserve now & pay laterFree cancellation
Ages 2-99, max of 30 per group
Duration: 8h
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Live guide: English
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Highlights
- Experience Masada, Ein Gedi, and the Dead Sea in a day from Jerusalem
- Ideal if your time is short: visit three sights with no transport fuss
- Ascend Masada by cable car (own cost) and tour the ruins independently
- Hike in Ein Gedi (own cost) and float in the Dead Sea at a private beach
- Transport by air-conditioned bus
- Guide
What's not included- Lunch
- Gratuities
- Entry fees at Masada (74 NIS approx), Dead Sea Beach (35 NIS) and Ein Gedi (29 NIS approx)
- Entry/Admission - Masada National Park
- Entry/Admission - En Gedi Nature Reserve
- Entry/Admission - Dead Sea
- Start:
- David Citadel Hotel, King David St 7, Jerusalem, 9410119, IsraelPlease wait in front of the hotel
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 26254P7- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Each traveler is allowed a maximum of 1 suitcase and 1 carry-on bag. Oversized or excessive luggage (e.g. surfboards, golf clubs or bikes) may have certain restrictions, please inquire with the operator prior to travel to confirm if your excess luggage is acceptable
- Itinerary order is subject to change based on conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 26254P7
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- King David St 7, Jerusalem, 9410119, IsraelPlease wait in front of the hotel
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- eschleuning0 contributionsMassada, Ein Gedi, Dead SeaOur guide was great and the sites were spectacular. He gave us a wonderful historical perspective and told us several interesting stories relevant to the sites we saw. The driver was also excellent.Written July 10, 2024
- WanderWideWorld0 contributionsTop notch tourAviad was an excellent tour guide—Friendly, caring, knowledgeable and informative. We enjoyed the tour immensely. Would highly recommend!Written June 27, 2024
- scottwK4854ZU0 contributionsTransfer from Tel Aviv to JerusalemTaxi ride was a good guy, but he accidentally deleted my pick up so he was an hour plus late. I had to call him to find out where he was. He got there within the half hour after I made the phone call, which was great. He said that a pick up was canceled, but he deleted the wrong one accidentally. We all make mistakes.Written June 26, 2024
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- 294bernards0 contributionsKnow the difference between a "tour" and a "transfer"Seeing that this is a touring company, I booked what I thought was a private tour to the south with a professional guide. However, they called it a "transfer" and simply provided me with a regular taxi driver at double the price of the open market. Be warned to read the small print and distinguish the difference between a "tour" and a "transfer". To their credit, the service/corresponce with the company was good and the taxi was clean and comfortable with a friendly and safe driver.Written June 20, 2024
- Q144AHdeborahs0 contributionsDo Not Use Them!5 days before our trip we have a pc to firm up details & pricing for multiple tours. 2 days later the invoice comes, looks nothing like our discussion & is for $2K LESS than agreed upon. A tour company couldn’t sort (for example) 4 afternoons at $500 per for just 2 people? Their excuse was “the war, people aren’t coming”. My hotel was full of tourists & we met tourists everywhere we went- on our own, in a country where we didn’t speak or read the language. We did use TI for a 3 day Petra tour, which was lovely, but the preparatory comms were abysmal: delayed, unclear, spotty at best. Informed we needed to file docs for entry to Jordan in advance that was only sent to us the night before leaving! After spending 2 frustrating hours online, discovered it was completely unnecessary. Because it was after hours, we called the emergency number provided, to try to get clarification, but no one answered. Find a different tour operator; this one is unreliable & unresponsive.Written June 17, 2024
- Departure311872381220 contributionsThis company will take your money and runThey took an $800 deposit last September 2023 and we were supposed to go this June 2024. They ignored a request for refund since January of 2024 and stopped communication. They are not to be trusted as a true tour company. They possibly do day trips but are not a real company. We will continue to attempt a refund but it looks bleak and they are probably not financially not sound. DO NOT SEND THEM MONEYWritten June 7, 2024
- 800igas0 contributionsThe best guide everWe went for a one-day trip to Masada, Ein Gedi and the Dead Sea with Omer Geva as a guide. Omer is absolutely fantastic person with great sense pf humour and a very professional guide who knows every detail about Israel's history and nature. We can strongly recommmend the trip to everyone who wants to explore Israel. Iga & GosiaWritten June 5, 2024
- shanewF6377VX0 contributionsSafe, friendly, informativeAmer was a Great tour guide and really friendly. Both him and the driver were very accomodating, I would highly reccomend the tour to anyone interested. God blessWritten June 2, 2024
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- umaruddchia0 contributionsGreat ride from airport to JerusalemYitzik was kind and lovely! I enjoyed my conversation with him! By the time I landed he was there - he picked me up and sent me to the Jerusalem ymca and made conversation and made me feel welcome! It was the best ride! I have no complains only complimentsWritten May 27, 2024
- 932aldrinw0 contributionsBridging Israel one Step at a TimeMasada,Ein Gedi,and The Dead Sea in one was healing,spiritual,educative,and refreshing. Tourist Israel along with our energetic and optimistic guide Merona brought me to the real experience. No BS with the ticket prices as you pay it yourself at the counter, and tips in buying cheaper quality items. All in all, Israel makes you wanna come back for more.Written May 24, 2024
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aniko o
London, UK148 contributions
Feb 2020 • Friends
We were booked a trip to Masada from Jerusalem for 59$ plus €27(entrance fees plus cable car fee). Early morning we met by the meeting point and we went by bus to Masada. The trip was short there and our tour guide Eli showered us with historical informations. Masada is well worth to visit. You can learn a lot about Roman building style and from Heroes.
In El Gadi we saw some waterfalls. They are easily reachable by walk.
Dead sea was stunning despite of the relatively cold weather 13.5 Celsius.
I was able to get a dip and flote in it. I was freezed.....
Late afternoon around 17.30 we went back to Jerusalem.
Orverally it was a good trip.
Actually you can buy a bus ticket from Jerusalem Central Station to Masada and walk up-down on the hills by yourself. It will be cheaper but you won't have historical information from a guide. It can be beautiful too if you wish to spend more time there.
Please do not litter and preserve the national environment as much as possible.
In El Gadi we saw some waterfalls. They are easily reachable by walk.
Dead sea was stunning despite of the relatively cold weather 13.5 Celsius.
I was able to get a dip and flote in it. I was freezed.....
Late afternoon around 17.30 we went back to Jerusalem.
Orverally it was a good trip.
Actually you can buy a bus ticket from Jerusalem Central Station to Masada and walk up-down on the hills by yourself. It will be cheaper but you won't have historical information from a guide. It can be beautiful too if you wish to spend more time there.
Please do not litter and preserve the national environment as much as possible.
Written February 16, 2020
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Hi aniko o, thank you for your review. We are very glad that you enjoyed learning about Masada and visiting Ein Gedi and the Dead Sea. As you said, a public bus is available to get to Masada on your own but it does not include a guide, and joining our tour also includes the other sites, which are hard to get around to on your own without a car. The public bus system to that area of the country also does not run very often. We try to provide an experience that will show you the best sites if you only have one day. We hope to see you again!
Written February 16, 2020
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WorldWanderer
2 contributions
Jan 2020
Eli Wolicki was an excellent tour guide who made the experience fun with his jokes and wealth of information. We lucked out with beautiful weather, and a great group of people on the tour. It would have been great to have the entrance fees all included in the upfront charge, as well as more details about which waters shoes are best for the day (flip-flops are not recommended), since I had to buy water shoes on the trip. Overall, though, a great day.
Written January 28, 2020
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Hi WanderWideWorld, we are so glad you enjoyed your tour. We do state on the website that entrance fees are not included and provide information about exactly how much cash to bring with you for this purpose. We will pass on the feedback about including the type of water shoes to bring. We're glad the weather was great and that Eli gave you a fun and informative tour!
Written January 29, 2020
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Praz
2 contributions
Mar 2020 • Solo
I was a little worried because some of the previous reviews, so much so that I almost cancelled after ordering... Glad I didn't! Eli was a great guide with a lot of good information, stories, and some Dad jokes.
Because of the short time with multiple attractions, Masada, especially, seemed rushed, with little time to see anything that wasn't in the plan. That is a two-edged sword, as most people want to spend the bulk of the time at the Dead Sea.
Do be aware you have to pay for the attractions separately, in cash, so make sure you have it. Even with that, the Tour Israel is still the most inexpensive I could find, and well worth the money.
Because of the short time with multiple attractions, Masada, especially, seemed rushed, with little time to see anything that wasn't in the plan. That is a two-edged sword, as most people want to spend the bulk of the time at the Dead Sea.
Do be aware you have to pay for the attractions separately, in cash, so make sure you have it. Even with that, the Tour Israel is still the most inexpensive I could find, and well worth the money.
Written March 4, 2020
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Hi PRAZ2020, thanks for your feedback. We are glad you decided to trust us and enjoyed the tour with Eli! As you said, we are still able to offer an amazing tour at an amazing price, even with the entrance fees, and we clearly state on our website and in the tour confirmation email exactly how much to bring in cash so that everyone comes prepared. We hope to see you again soon!
Written March 5, 2020
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Milan D
1 contribution
May 2022
DON'T GO with this tour agency!!! The trip had a very poor organisation! Let me provide more info on this.
1) the bust has started from Tel-Aviv 20 min later.
2) instead of starting in Jerusalem at 7:45 we started at 9:00. Note that all the participants were on time, already at 7.35 was everyone there.
3) at 9.00 we started from Jerusalem but on the bus we had people that the bus had to take to mount of olives (Jersulaem). Neither the driver nor the guide new the way, they made a mistake on a crossroad so we had to return with the bus again, we lost too much time!!!! Finally at 9.15 we started from Jerusalem towards Masada. Note that at 9.30 we had to be in Masada but it was already 9.15 and we just started.
4) In Masada we arrived at 10.45, we were told we need to buy round ticket for the cabin and we are not allowed to walk down the snake trail. Anyways, in Masada due to bad time planing of the guide we were one hour later than planned and actually we could also manage to walk down the snake trail.
5) then we took off to Ein Gedi, when we arrived the guy told us we have only 30 mins to visit this unique place!!!! and he also informed us that we are not allowed to walk up to the David waterfall but only to the first waterfall, which is 5 min walking.
6) then we went to the Dead Sea to a private beach and we spend some time (that was ok).
Overall, I highly dont recommend. You will wait for the bus, you will be in hurry, you will not receive applogize, you will spend a day wondering how this could happen. Everyone on the bus was angry and complaining. But the guide did not acccept our complains neither he applogised. Very bad experience. Dont go with this agency!
1) the bust has started from Tel-Aviv 20 min later.
2) instead of starting in Jerusalem at 7:45 we started at 9:00. Note that all the participants were on time, already at 7.35 was everyone there.
3) at 9.00 we started from Jerusalem but on the bus we had people that the bus had to take to mount of olives (Jersulaem). Neither the driver nor the guide new the way, they made a mistake on a crossroad so we had to return with the bus again, we lost too much time!!!! Finally at 9.15 we started from Jerusalem towards Masada. Note that at 9.30 we had to be in Masada but it was already 9.15 and we just started.
4) In Masada we arrived at 10.45, we were told we need to buy round ticket for the cabin and we are not allowed to walk down the snake trail. Anyways, in Masada due to bad time planing of the guide we were one hour later than planned and actually we could also manage to walk down the snake trail.
5) then we took off to Ein Gedi, when we arrived the guy told us we have only 30 mins to visit this unique place!!!! and he also informed us that we are not allowed to walk up to the David waterfall but only to the first waterfall, which is 5 min walking.
6) then we went to the Dead Sea to a private beach and we spend some time (that was ok).
Overall, I highly dont recommend. You will wait for the bus, you will be in hurry, you will not receive applogize, you will spend a day wondering how this could happen. Everyone on the bus was angry and complaining. But the guide did not acccept our complains neither he applogised. Very bad experience. Dont go with this agency!
Written May 31, 2022
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gavuk1967
Southampton, UK154 contributions
We were really looking forward to the trip and feel very let down for a number of reasons.
1. We were told to arrive promptly as the tour always left on time. We left an hour late because the tour operator was collecting payment from people for the attractions.
2. We made a pointless stop just 20 minutes into the trip to allow travellers to have a coffee and breakfast. The stop was just 20 minutes and barely allowed a coach full of tourists any time to do anything meaningful. It was clearly an attempt to maximise income for a partner.
3. On the way to Masada the coach mysteriously lost a wing mirror and we spent another 20 minutes patrolling along the coast road looking for it.
4. At Masada, the organisation by our tour guide was shambolic. He clearly had no idea how to manage a group, had no clue how many people were in his group and took way longer than necessary to do things. The actual tour was dreadful, the guide repeated himself needlessly and spent ages at sites explaining things that the introductory video had already covered in detail. We saw less than half of the site because of his appalling organisation and he ignored repeated pleads from numerous travellers to get a move on as people were concerned we would have no time at En Gedi and the Dead Sea.
3. En Gedi - we had less than 30 minutes due to the previous appalling time keeping. It looked like it could have been really interesting but we will never know.it was closing as we arrived.
4. Kalia Beach, Dead Sea. Same problems as above. We had just an hour to enjoy a swim and entrance took 15 minutes. No chance to enjoy a drink or food or look in the shops.
Overall, hugely disappointing. Thankfully we had a much more positive experience with the company in Jerusalem so can only assume this was a guide issue.
1. We were told to arrive promptly as the tour always left on time. We left an hour late because the tour operator was collecting payment from people for the attractions.
2. We made a pointless stop just 20 minutes into the trip to allow travellers to have a coffee and breakfast. The stop was just 20 minutes and barely allowed a coach full of tourists any time to do anything meaningful. It was clearly an attempt to maximise income for a partner.
3. On the way to Masada the coach mysteriously lost a wing mirror and we spent another 20 minutes patrolling along the coast road looking for it.
4. At Masada, the organisation by our tour guide was shambolic. He clearly had no idea how to manage a group, had no clue how many people were in his group and took way longer than necessary to do things. The actual tour was dreadful, the guide repeated himself needlessly and spent ages at sites explaining things that the introductory video had already covered in detail. We saw less than half of the site because of his appalling organisation and he ignored repeated pleads from numerous travellers to get a move on as people were concerned we would have no time at En Gedi and the Dead Sea.
3. En Gedi - we had less than 30 minutes due to the previous appalling time keeping. It looked like it could have been really interesting but we will never know.it was closing as we arrived.
4. Kalia Beach, Dead Sea. Same problems as above. We had just an hour to enjoy a swim and entrance took 15 minutes. No chance to enjoy a drink or food or look in the shops.
Overall, hugely disappointing. Thankfully we had a much more positive experience with the company in Jerusalem so can only assume this was a guide issue.
Written November 27, 2022
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Dear Traveler,
Thank you for sharing your experience with us,
It saddens us to hear you had such an experience, we would love to be in touch to hear more details about your tour to further look into the matter. We're delighted to hear you had a good time on your Jerusalem tour with us.
Thank you for putting your trust in us and choosing us as your company to discover Israel.
Have a nice day!
Written November 29, 2022
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georgemiu
Atlanta, GA12 contributions
Feb 2020
Our tour guide Allan was super. He was knowledgeable on the history of the area, has a great sense of humor, and kept the group well organized and on time. There's quite a bit of walking and hiking on this tour. It was enjoyable in late February, but I would not recommend it in the hot months, particularly the walks around Masada may be extremely hot and exposed. All three locations were very interesting and memorable. I would do this tour again.
Written February 25, 2020
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Hi georgemiu, thanks for joining us on our Masada, Ein Gedi, and Dead Sea Tour! We are glad you enjoyed the tour with Allan and we hope to see you again!
Written February 25, 2020
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Ana S
9 contributions
May 2023 • Couples
Unfortunately, this tour did not meet our expectations at all. The cost of the tour ONLY covers the cost of transport/guide. ALL entry fees need to be paid separately, adding an extra 35 USD per person to the trip, not to mention the waste of time as everyone on the tour (there were 50 people on ours) has to buy their ticket at each of the attractions. A 45-minute delay due to poor management (checking and rechecking the list of participants) at the start of the day set the stage for the rest of the trip with the guide having no control over the group or the timing. The information provided was minimal and repetitive. We found the guide to be rather obnoxious and borderline rude. All in all, it was not the experience we hoped for, so cannot recommend this to future travelers.
Written May 28, 2023
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Dear Traveler,
Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We appreciate your feedback and the time you took to write your review. We want to clarify that all prices and entry fees are detailed upon booking to ensure transparency.
Rest assured, we are constantly working to improve our processes. Regarding the information provided during the tour and your encounter with the guide, we take your comments seriously. Please contact us directly so we can investigate further. Your feedback is valuable as we strive to provide exceptional service. Thank you once again for your review.
Have a nice day!
Written May 29, 2023
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Aracely L
3 contributions
Jul 2023 • Friends
Had a wonderful experience doing this excursion. My friend and I were visiting Jerusalem and throughly enjoyed the very knowledgeable tour guide we had. She was AMAZING! Gathered the flock, making sure no one was left behind. Masada, Ein Gedi, and the Dead Sea tours where certainly one for the books. We enjoyed every bit of this wonderful tour. The bus was very punctual, we met at 7:45am and departed relatively closely to that time. Every site we visited was very well timed. We had sufficient time to see as much as we could, take pictures, eat, rest and do a bit of shopping. I would certainly book through this company again, if I visit Israel again.
Written July 5, 2023
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Thank you for your positive review! We're glad you had a wonderful experience on the excursion and enjoyed the knowledgeable tour guide. Your satisfaction is important to us, and we hope to have the pleasure of serving you again on future tours. Thank you for choosing our company, and we look forward to welcoming you back if you visit Israel again!
Written July 31, 2023
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Thomas
2 contributions
Apr 2023 • Solo
This was one of the worst tour expenses I’ve had. Bus arrived 45 min late for pickup while the guide continued to say it would be there in 5 min continually. Very frustrating considering the tour instructions said the bus would leave without you if you weren’t there.
On the bus the guide did not know how to mute the mic. Had to hear static and her small talk the whole time. She also pointed out every sheep, goat, and camel on the way but usually after we already passed anyway.
Masada was very cool but guide was more focused on keeping the group together than just saying the information, felt like she was just wasting time on an already rushed day. Skipped the walk down to the main palace, not sure why. Overall very rushed and very limited time to see anything, no free time at all except two 15 min periods for bathroom at base.
Ein gedy was a joke. Arrived. Paid entry fee. Walked up to first waterfall (5 min of walking), guide spent most of that time stopped to describe 3 different plants. Then we returned back to the bus all within 25 min. Extremely disappointed not to walk through the upper parts at all. You will only see the first waterfall and 3 trees.
Despite being rushed through the other locations. We arrived at the Dead Sea 30 min before it was scheduled. It was Kalia beach so you can look at it before you go. This was the best part of the trip. Not sure if it was because of being able to relax in the sun and swim for about 2.5 hours of free time or because the tour guide and I had parted ways.
The entry prices for the 3 locations are not included in the price which was known beforehand. To have to pay an entry fee and leave within 15 min was ridiculous at Ein Gedy. I felt robbed as a result of this touring company.
This tour was atrocious and not worth half the price. Rent a car instead. I’m sure the price would be similar to this overpriced garbage called a tour. I WOULD NOT RECOMMEND.
On the bus the guide did not know how to mute the mic. Had to hear static and her small talk the whole time. She also pointed out every sheep, goat, and camel on the way but usually after we already passed anyway.
Masada was very cool but guide was more focused on keeping the group together than just saying the information, felt like she was just wasting time on an already rushed day. Skipped the walk down to the main palace, not sure why. Overall very rushed and very limited time to see anything, no free time at all except two 15 min periods for bathroom at base.
Ein gedy was a joke. Arrived. Paid entry fee. Walked up to first waterfall (5 min of walking), guide spent most of that time stopped to describe 3 different plants. Then we returned back to the bus all within 25 min. Extremely disappointed not to walk through the upper parts at all. You will only see the first waterfall and 3 trees.
Despite being rushed through the other locations. We arrived at the Dead Sea 30 min before it was scheduled. It was Kalia beach so you can look at it before you go. This was the best part of the trip. Not sure if it was because of being able to relax in the sun and swim for about 2.5 hours of free time or because the tour guide and I had parted ways.
The entry prices for the 3 locations are not included in the price which was known beforehand. To have to pay an entry fee and leave within 15 min was ridiculous at Ein Gedy. I felt robbed as a result of this touring company.
This tour was atrocious and not worth half the price. Rent a car instead. I’m sure the price would be similar to this overpriced garbage called a tour. I WOULD NOT RECOMMEND.
Written April 14, 2023
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Dear Traveler,
We are sorry to hear that your experience with our tour was not satisfactory. We will address these issues with our team, and we appreciate your feedback. We're glad to hear that you enjoyed your time at the Dead Sea, but we regret that the other locations did not meet your expectations. We will take your comments into consideration to improve our services. Thank you for sharing your thoughts.
Written May 8, 2023
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nonamefound111
Berlin, Germany6 contributions
We went on this tour as a couple and even though it was stated in the description, that the entrance fees were not included it felt a bit scammy when our tour guide asked us to pay 120 Schekel/Person for the three entrance fees that should be only around 85 Schekel in total. I don’t understand why you offer a tour without including the entrance fees, just ask for a higher price but all inclusive. No one books a tour to Masada if not for the purpose of entering Masada too, right? Except that the tour guide was funny and helpful though :)
Written May 28, 2022
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Hi there
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. It is really appreciated, as it allows us to review our tours and to improve our services.
I am glad to hear that you enjoyed the tour with your guide!
Please note that the entrance fees on that tour are for Masada and the cable car, Ein Gedi and the Dead Sea.
Kind regards
Written May 30, 2022
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Hello ,
Would I be able to bring my 2 year old son to this tour ? I’ll be traveling with him 2 year old and 3 adults .
Thank you
Written May 24, 2023
It’s entirely up to you. I wouldn’t do it. However I would say you should really ask the trip organizers what their experience has been with small children that age. It’s extremely hot there. You have to take many things into consideration.
Written May 24, 2023
Hi,
What time of day does this tour leave? What time does it return to Jerusalem? If food is not provided are there places to buy food or refreshments? I am going alone. If there is no tour guide, how do I know what I am looking at? Can you pick me up and drop me off at my hotel? How should I dress for this tour? Are there showers?
Written June 7, 2022
In Masada there is a small shop where you can buy ice cream etc. In Dead Sea there is a bar but we didn't have much time to buy anything - we preferred swimming instead. So take something to eat and drink with you. It can be very hot, we had 41 Celsius!
Written June 7, 2022
I would be alone for this trip but would be happy to join a group to save money. Is this a possibility, and how much would it be?
Written June 22, 2021
Vorremmo fare il tour domenica 2 febbraio da Gerusalemme con pick-off a tel aviv,è possibile e il prezzo finito quanto è che non ho capito cosa bisogna aggiungere alle 54 euro
Written January 31, 2020
Es posible realizar este u otro tipo de tour que incluya la visita a Masada partiendo desde los hoteles del Mar Muerto ?? Somos una pareja, Muchas Gracias.
Written May 3, 2019
Hello, how long will we have in Jericho and what would we be doing there? Blessings
Written February 16, 2019
Jericho was not included in the trip. I believe it is further north and the places we traveled to were south.
Written February 17, 2019
I am looking for a couple of tours for myself and my 85 year old father. He has a walking stick but is still living by himself and driving etc. ...just a bit slow. Is this tour for him? I know that Masada has a chair lift so that is not an issue according to the Wheelchair guy that has a cool blog page re the same!
We are looking at Sunday 7th April 2019. What time does this tour leave? We are staying at the Jerusalem Hotel for 7 nights.
Secondly - Is there a tour on Monday 8 April 2019 that could drop us off at end of day at Leonardo Hotel Tiberias as we are booked there just for one night.
Written January 29, 2019
Check desert eco tours website and TouristIsrael for specifics about going to Masada,,,it is also possible to go up by car.
Written February 17, 2019
Boa noite. A excursão para Massada está disponível para o próximo sábado, 11/08/18, para três adultos
Written August 9, 2018
Boa noite. A excursão para Massada está disponível para o próximo sábado, 11/08/18, para três adultos?
Written August 9, 2018
I’ve tried twice, with 2 different credit cards, to book an excursion on Tuesday, 29.06, but appeared a error message.
Written May 4, 2018
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