This self-guided tour will give you the chance to discover some of Israel's most beautiful sights at your own pace. Departing in the early hours of the morning from Tel Aviv, you'll board a bus and drive through the dark desert to the foot of the ancient stone fortress of Masada. After a moderate 45-minute hike up the Snake Path, you'll be rewarded with views as the sun rises over the desert landscapes below.
The bus will then take you to Ein Gedi Reserve, a desert oasis where you'll have time to hike or take a swim in its pools and springs. Finally, you'll get to visit the lowest point on earth, the Dead Sea. There, you'll have 90 minutes to float in the salty water and immerse yourself in the therapeutic mud before returning to Tel Aviv.
Why visit
- Panoramic desert vistas from the top of Masada
- Views of the Dead Sea as the sun comes up
- Time to hike and swim at Ein Gedi Reserve
- Opportunity to float in the salty Dead Sea
What's included
- Transportation
- Downloadable app
What's not included
- Admission to Masada
- Admission to Ein Gedi
- Guide services
Restrictions
- Comfortable footwear is recommended.
- Passport needed
Additional information
Please bring breakfast, water, snacks, sun cream, a hat, a swimsuit and a towel.
In the event of flooding at Ein Gedi, the tour provider will take you to Qumran or a similar location.
Please note that the tour price includes the round-trip transportation to all sites from Tel Aviv, and admission to the beach at the Dead Sea.
Please note that the tour price does not include the optional admission to Masada or Ein Gedi. Admission tickets will have to be purchased separately.
The admission charges are as follows: