Discover two of Israel's must-see sights on this memorable day trip from Tel Aviv. You'll explore the legendary ruins of Masada and King Herod's palaces, and enjoy a therapeutic visit to the famous Dead Sea. This unforgettable day trip also passes the setting of one of the New Testament's most famous parables, the Good Samaritan.
Due to maintenance working of the cable car, the site of Masada will be closed between January 13th-27th 2019.
As a substitution, tour will visit at Qumran caves and Baptism site on the Jordan River.
Posted By : Charlotte_B
I will start with the good part: our guide, Eyal, was very informative and professional. The tour was both in English and in Spanish and he switched effortlessly from one language to the other. He was ponctual and everything was well organized.
The less good part: instead of accessing the Dead Sea in Ein Bokek, in Israel, you access it in Kalia beach, which belongs to an illegal Israeli settlement in the West Bank. This should be clearly stated in the description of the tour, as it can raise concerns both for security and ethical reasons.
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Posted On : 2024-04-13 01:52:10 
Posted By : hansjoachimd628
Udi, the guide, was extremely well informed and made the trip great. I would recommend the trip with him in a small group at any time.
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Posted On : 2023-10-05 13:48:18 
Posted By : João P
Very organized tour with a prepared, enthusiastic and knowledgeable guide about the places visited. The ruins of Masada are impressive and the landscapes of it and the Dead Sea are very beautiful and unique. We suffered from the sun and the heat but the visit is remarkable both for the history of the place and the nature around it.
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Posted On : 2023-09-21 13:50:08
Posted By : ziyikuek
One of the best tour I have had. Aviv was very knowledgeable in his histories and stories. Handing our tour in both French and English! However we did not once felt tied down or slowed down by his dual explaining he was doing. He handled his group very professionally, informing us of our gathering point and route very detailedly.
Love all the information on Masada and the relax time at Dead Sea in the end!
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Posted On : 2023-09-18 07:45:18
Posted By : TRAVELINGCWS
The company picks you up then takes you to a transfer site. We departed forty minutes after pick up.
We stopped to take photos of a camel. Then we stopped at a bad rest stop for snacks while they drove some of the people who bought an all day tour of Galilee. Fifteen minutes later after getting a bad coffee and worse croissant we were off again. The rest rooms were terrible, nasty. BTW - nothing was priced - they gave you a number to pay. I hate that at a tourist place.
They took us to a place that makes facial creams - the factory. They made us sit in a video presentation. Which ends in their retail store. What a joke. I hate this crap and it's why I'll never take another tour company tour.
The Masada tour was very good. Our guide knowledgeable. However; watch a video, rent the audio tour.
Then they took us to this state park that had a gift shop with a terrible restaurant. The parking lot was full of buses, a line out the door. A tour guide telling us we are in the wrong line because he wanted his people ahead of us. No prices, over priced below average food. Nasty toilets with waste cans over full. Why did they subject us to eating at a huge gift shop - they get money for it.
Then we went to the Dead Sea. It's not a very nice place. It's interesting to see. With so many visitors why don't they have nicer facilities. My wife and I watched people put on mud and float in the sea.
So, in summary. After another bus tour.', I'd rent a car, watch videos etc. The Masada is cool, Dead Sea should be a quickie.
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Posted On : 2023-09-16 10:18:50
Posted By : Vincenzo_N
Masada is a magical place and the Dead Sea experience will be a lasting,very well organized tour and very professional and friendly guide
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Posted On : 2023-09-15 17:32:56
Posted By : Karim_S
This was probably one of my favorite trips/experiences I’ve been on. I enjoyed the Dead Sea and Masada. They gave you ample time for both (especially for the Dead Sea) and I definitely felt that they did a good job organizing it. I highly recommend to others.
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Posted On : 2023-09-14 02:07:11
Posted By : Iris_G
Try & take this trip late fall or spring, otherwise it’s too hot. We were taken to a south area of the Dead Sea. The place had bathrooms showers and a place to buy cold beverages. The water area was sectioned off by rope. The water were nasty and murky. I am an Israeli, and we’re ashamed!!!!! There were better places to visit & impress travelers. Masada has an area to walk up, or area to ride in a wire car. Waking is a long and tough distance, so make sure what you choose.
Ben Harim was the company that were in charge of the trip. Not sure why everyone expect a tip, they verbally ask for it, while they are paid very well for their services.
We stopped at a restaurant Elvis Presley. Make sure, owner rips people off by charging them for a take away mug. Insist on paper cup if you get coffee!!!
It a long day , be prepare. Masada has different food options to purchase.
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Posted On : 2023-09-13 15:43:39
Posted By : NageswaraRao_v
Our guide and driver were fantastic and did their best to make our trip memorable. However, it is disappointing to know that they spend too much time at tourist traps and didn’t leave any time to explore the magnificent Masada visitor center
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Posted On : 2023-09-13 02:15:01
Posted By : RfromCanada
Amazing tour! Avi was so knowledgable and entertaining and patient (it's like herding cats with such a large group...). Avi was considerate of those not tolerating heat. He was approachable and pleasant. Would recommend again.
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Posted On : 2023-09-12 11:33:36
