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Judean Desert Tour: Masada, the Dead Sea, and the Ein Gedi Spa
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Judean Desert Tour: Masada, the Dead Sea, and the Ein Gedi Spa
On this daylong tour, you'll make an ear-popping descent from the cosmopolitan bustle of Jerusalem or Tel Aviv into the stark and harshly beautiful wastes of the Judean Desert, popular through the ages among religious ascetics of all stripes and home to the Dead Sea, the world's lowest spot.
First you'll visit Masada, a mesa overlooking the Dead Sea where King Herod built an impressive winter palace, and where more than 900 Jewish men, women and children held out against the Romans in the wake of the Great Jewish Revolt before committing mass suicide in 73 CE just as Roman troops were about to finally break through the fort's walls.
You'll then follow the shoreline of the Dead Sea to Ein Gedi Spa, where you can slather yourself in the sea's mineral-rich mud (excellent for your skin) and then partake in a grand Israeli tradition: reading a newspaper while floating on your back in the sea's bouyant, salty water.
The desert is extremely hot and extremely bright. Be sure to bring water, a head covering, comfortable shoes, swimsuit, towel and beach sandals.
This tour's itinerary is subject to change. All local
operator
contact details are included on the confirmation
voucher, and the operator will gladly answer all of your questions after
booking.
Pricing
Departure from Jerusalem: $92
Departure from Tel Aviv: $99
What's included
- Pickup from and drop-off at hotels
- Air-conditioned bus
- Bilingual guide
- Site and museum entrance fees, including for the cable car at Masada
What's not included
- Massages and treatments at the spa
- Meals
Duration
- From Jerusalem: approximately 7.5 - 8.5 hours
- From Tel Aviv: approximately 9.5 - 10.5 hours
Why you should book your tour with GoJerusalem.com
As the most comprehensive guide anywhere to the sights and cultural life of the Holy City, GoJerusalem.com draws upon its connections with Jerusalem tourist sites and tour operators to offer you an unprecedented experience at an unbeatable price. We work with only the best, most proven tour operators in all Jerusalem, and offer a wider variety of tours and attraction tickets available for online booking than any other site. Group bookings are also available. Our contact details appear below.
Details
For more information prior to booking, contact GoJerusalem.com's tour and attraction booking customer service center by emailing tours@gojerusalem.com or calling 054-450-8400 (+972-54-450-8400 from outside of Israel).Departure from Jerusalem: $92 | Departure from Tel Aviv: $99 | 10% discount for children under the age of 12 and students with a valid international student IDDepartures: Daily | Departure from Tel Aviv hotels: 7:15 AM | Departure from Tel Aviv United Terminal: 7:45 AM | Departure from Jerusalem hotels: 9:00 AM
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