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Masada and Dead Sea Day Trip from Tel Aviv: 12 hours★ 4.43 (1,042) · 12h
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Bethlehem & Dead Sea: Nativity Church, Milk Grotto & Mud Float★ 4.83 (132) · 8h–11h
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Bethlehem & Dead Sea Full Day Tour from Jerusalem★ 5.00 (9) · 8h–11h
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Jerusalem & Dead Sea Private Tour from Tel AvivYou visit the Western Wall, walk the Via Dolorosa, see the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, stand on the Mount of Olives, and float in the Dead Sea — all in one day with a private driver-guide who moves at your pace. Pickup and drop-off from Tel Aviv are included, and you can customize the itinerary to skip or linger at any stop. The vehicle is air-conditioned, and modest dress is required in holy sites.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Jerusalem's major religious sites and the Dead Sea in a single day without arranging transport, tickets, or timing yourself — the private guide and vehicle mean you move at your own pace and skip what doesn't interest you.
Masada and Dead Sea day trip from Tel Aviv: private guideA private day trip from Tel Aviv to Masada and the Dead Sea combines two of Israel's most significant sites in a single 10-hour tour with a guide in English, Spanish, French or German and hotel pickup included. You ascend Masada by cable car to explore the UNESCO-listed ruins, stop at the Qumran Caves where the Dead Sea Scrolls were discovered, float in the salt-dense Dead Sea, and travel through the Jordan Valley and Ein Gedi Nature Reserve. The itinerary is customizable, and the tour suits all fitness levels.Is it for me?Choose this tour if you want to see Masada and the Dead Sea in a single day without renting a car or navigating the desert routes yourself. The private guide and fixed itinerary mean the day holds together without you building it, and you can adjust the stops to match your pace and interests before you depart.
Masada & Dead Sea: Private Tour with Judean Desert ViewsYou’ll travel from Tel Aviv through the Judean Desert with a local guide, ride the cable car up to Masada’s ancient fortress, float in the salty waters of the Dead Sea, and pause at St. George Monastery’s dramatic overlook. Expect moments of laughter, silence, and those strange textures only found here.
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Masada and Dead Sea day trip from Jerusalem: float and exploreA nine-hour guided day trip from Jerusalem visits Masada's clifftop fortress and Herod's palace, the Qumran Caves where the Dead Sea Scrolls were discovered, Ein Gedi Nature Reserve, and the Dead Sea for floating and mud. The tour includes hotel pickup, a professional guide in your choice of English, Spanish, French or German, entrance fees to all sites, cable car access up Masada, and transport in an air-conditioned vehicle. Children are welcome from age 4.Is it for me?Choose this tour if you're visiting from Jerusalem and want to see Masada, Qumran, and the Dead Sea in one day with a guide who knows the biblical and historical context of each site.
Jerusalem and Dead Sea day trip from Tel Aviv with guideA full-day sightseeing tour from Tel Aviv takes you through Jerusalem's Old City — the Western Wall, Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Via Dolorosa and the quarters where three faiths intersect — then down to the Dead Sea for a spa visit where the mineral content holds you afloat. The tour includes a professional guide in your choice of language, all entrance fees, air-conditioned transport and hotel pickup; it runs about ten hours and involves a moderate amount of walking through the city's narrow streets and stone passages.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want to see Jerusalem's major religious sites and understand their layout and meaning without navigating the Old City on your own — the guide handles the route and the history, so you focus on what you're seeing. The Dead Sea float at the end gives the day a complete arc: from the spiritual weight of the Old City to the physical ease of floating in mineral water.
Masada, Ein Gedi & Dead Sea Tour from Tel AvivA full-day guided tour from Tel Aviv visits Masada, Ein Gedi Nature Reserve and the Dead Sea with transport and an expert guide included. The cable car takes you directly to Masada's ruins; Ein Gedi offers walks past waterfalls and wildlife; the Dead Sea's mineral water lets you float naturally. Entrance fees to each site are paid separately at the gate.Is it for me?The guide speaks English throughout the day, so you follow the history and the details at each stop without translation. This works well if you want the context and the story behind what you're seeing rather than just the views.
Masada, Ein Gedi & Dead Sea tour from JerusalemA full-day guided tour from Jerusalem to three Judean Desert landmarks: Masada's mountaintop fortress (reached by cable car), Ein Gedi's nature reserve with waterfalls, and the Dead Sea's mineral-rich waters where you float. Transportation from Jerusalem, a live English-speaking guide, and the route between sites are included; entrance fees to each location are separate.Is it for me?Book this if you're based in Jerusalem without a car—your guide drives you to all three sites and leads the hikes, so you skip arranging transport and navigating each location independently.
Dead Sea, Masada & Ein Gedi Day Tour from JerusalemA self-guided day tour from Jerusalem to the Dead Sea, Masada and Ein Gedi Nature Reserve, with air-conditioned transport and entrance fees included. You take the cable car up Masada's cliff face to explore the ruins and views, hike through Ein Gedi's freshwater streams and waterfalls, then float in the Dead Sea's mineral-rich waters and therapeutic mud. The tour runs 10 hours with no rigid group schedule—you set the pace at each stop.Is it for me?Depart from a central Jerusalem location instead of waiting for hotel pickups, which means you start the day on time and maximize hours at each site. This works well if you're staying in the city without a rental car and want to see three major sites in one outing without a guide's narration or fixed group pace.
Ashdod Shore Excursion: Jerusalem and Dead Sea TourA full-day guided tour from Ashdod port takes cruise passengers to Jerusalem's Old City, Mount of Olives, Garden of Gethsemane and the Dead Sea, with a professional English-speaking guide, air-conditioned minivan transport and port pickup and drop-off included. The tour runs 8 to 10 hours depending on ship docking times, and some sites may vary based on opening hours, security conditions and traffic. Entrance fees for the Dead Sea and gratuities are not included.Is it for me?Book this tour if you're arriving by cruise ship at Ashdod and want to see Jerusalem's major pilgrimage sites and the Dead Sea without arranging your own transport or navigating the Old City alone. The guide handles the route and timing, and the port pickup means you don't need a rental car or local knowledge to make the day work.
Dead Sea, Masada at Sunrise and Ein Gedi Tour from JerusalemThis 10-hour tour from Jerusalem takes you to three Dead Sea region sites: Masada's archaeological ruins (reached by cable car), Ein Gedi Nature Reserve's desert oasis with springs and pools, and the Dead Sea itself for floating and mud bathing. The tour is self-guided at each stop; air-conditioned transport and Dead Sea beach entry are included. Entrance fees to Masada and Ein Gedi, food, drinks and towels are at your own expense, though towels can be rented at the meeting point.Is it for me?The 10-hour commitment means you leave before dawn and return mid-afternoon, which works if your schedule has the morning free but rules out a full day of other activities. This is a self-guided tour at each stop, so you set your own pace at the ruins, the oasis and the water—there's no group instruction or tight timing within the day itself.
Jerusalem and Dead Sea Tour: Old City and spa in one dayA full-day guided tour of Jerusalem's Old City and the Dead Sea with a professional guide in your choice of language, hotel pickup, entrance fees and air-conditioned transport. The itinerary moves through Mount Scopus, the Dome of the Rock, the Garden of Gethsemane, the Western Wall, the Via Dolorosa and the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, then descends to the Dead Sea for a float. The tour covers ten hours and suits all fitness levels; dress code requires knees and shoulders covered for places of worship.Is it for me?Book this tour if you're visiting Jerusalem for the first time or have only a day to see the major holy sites—the guide's knowledge of the Old City's layout and history means you cover ten significant stops without getting lost in the maze of streets. The Dead Sea float at the end gives you a completely different experience in the same day, so you're not choosing between the two.
Masada & Dead Sea tour from Tel Aviv: small group with cable carA small group tour from Tel Aviv to Masada and the Dead Sea, led by a bilingual guide with hotel pickup included. The tour covers the ancient fortress of Masada—the last Jewish stronghold to fall to the Romans in 73 AD—and the Dead Sea, where extreme salinity lets you float on the surface without effort. Entry fees and cable car access are included; the group stays under 20 people.Is it for me?Book the minibus option if you prefer a more intimate group dynamic, or the coach if you want a larger vehicle—both follow the same route and include the same stops, so the choice depends on your comfort with group size. The 11-hour commitment works best if you have a full day free and want to see both landmarks without splitting the trip across two days.
Dead Sea relaxation tour from Tel Aviv: mud and floatA 10-hour Dead Sea tour from Tel Aviv includes hotel pickup, a professional guide in your language, entrance fees and an air-conditioned vehicle. You travel through the Judean Hills, stop at the Sea level landmark, pass Metzoke Dragot, and spend time at a well-facilitated Dead Sea shore where you apply the therapeutic natural mud and float in the salt-rich water. The tour suits all fitness levels; children are welcome from age 4 onward.Is it for me?The tour runs 10 hours with a full drive each way, so it demands a full day from your schedule—book it when you have the time to move slowly through the landscape and spend unhurried hours floating and applying mud, rather than rushing between other sites.
Dead Sea Tours — what to know before booking
This guide compares 16 bookable options for Dead Sea Tours, with up-to-date prices and real traveler reviews. Prices start at US$ 89. The average rating is 4.4 out of 5, based on 3,615 traveler reviews.
Most options last half a day or longer. 16 of the 16 options offer free cancellation. 3 private experiences are also available for closed groups. The verdict at the top highlights the travelers' favorite, the best price and the top-rated option, updated with live data.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Dead Sea Tours cost?
Prices start at US$ 89. There are 16 options to compare, and the final price depends on the date, group size and the option you choose.
Can I book with free cancellation?
Yes: 16 of the 16 options offer free cancellation, so you can book now and confirm your plans later.
How long do these experiences last?
Most options last half a day or longer.
Which one is the travelers' favorite?
Masada and Dead Sea Day Trip from Tel Aviv: 12 hours is the travelers' favorite, rated 4.4 out of 5 across 1,042 reviews.
Are private options available?
Yes, 3 private experiences are available if you prefer a closed group.
