TOUR OF MASADA AND THE DEAD SEA BY TEL AVIV AND HERZELIYA

Description

Journey from Jerusalem down below sea level through the biblical desert to the Dead Sea. Along the way we can see the inn of the Good Samaritan and stop to look at the desert as we pass the point indicating 'sea level'. In the distance we can see the ancient city of Jericho, where Joshua's troops brought down the walls (Joshua 6) and where Jesus healed a blind man (Mark 10:46-52).

We reach the shores of the Dead Sea encrusted with white salt and follow the shoreline towards Masada. Although it is possible to walk up the ancient Serpent's Path to Masada, as the Romans did 2000 years ago, we take the convenient cable car up to the mountain plateau. Here King Herod built a fortified palace complete with every amenity, a swimming pool, water cisterns, two palaces, storehouses and even a synagogue. After Herod's death, the mountaintop was the last outpost of the Jewish zealots when the Romans tried to rid the land of the Jews in the First Jewish-Roman War of 66-73 A.D.

It was at Masada that the first parchment from this era was discovered in an Israeli archaeological excavation. On the parchment was the prophecy of Ezekiel: "I will take the children of Israel from among the nations... and I will bring them back to their own land..." (Ezekiel 37). Returning to the Dead Sea, we pass through the desert oasis of Ein Gedi, where there is lush foliage and beautiful waterfalls and where David hid from the wrath of King Saul. We also pass through Qumran, where the 2,000-year-old Dead Sea Scrolls were discovered in a series of caves in the hills. To end a perfect day, we stop at the Dead Sea, the lowest point on Earth and a candidate for the title of one of the seven wonders of the world. People come from all over the world to enjoy the mineral-rich therapeutic waters. And don't worry if you can't swim, the high salt content will keep you afloat.

What is included?

Transport 
Tickets
Guide

Venue

Hotel pick-up from Tel Aviv. Confirm the pick-up point and time with the supplier 48 hours before the tour date.

Instructions

Meeting point: Pick-up available from Tel Aviv// Meeting point instructions: Please confirm the pick-up time or location by calling the supplier 48 hours prior to the date of service on +972 526 588 837 (WhatsApp accepted) or by email at reservations@beinharimtours.com. Supplier's hours: 9am-6pm (Sunday-Thursday) // Start/open time: 7:15am-7:45pm // End/close time: Around 5:30pm // Arrival point: Hotel in Tel-Aviv // Duration: 8-9 hours // Mandatory instructions: You must be at the meeting point 10 minutes before the specific pick-up time // Type of voucher: E-voucher // Validity of voucher: 1 day // Recommendations: Comfortable walking shoes, hats, sunscreen, swimming costume and towel are recommended // Language of tour: English // Please arrive at the pick-up point on time. There may be delays (up to 20 minutes) due to traffic or other operational issues.

Departure point:
Pick-up available from Tel Aviv and Herzeliya. Be sure to provide the name of your hotel during the booking process.
Please call at least 48 hours in advance to reconfirm pick-up time.

End point: same as start point

Driving options
Type of driving: Driving

Recommendations:
It is recommended to bring comfortable shoes, camera, swimwear, towel, sunscreen, hat

Others:
Please note that start and end times are approximate and are subject to change

Information:
Voucher type: electronic voucher
Show the voucher on your mobile device to enjoy the activity. Validity of voucher: same day

You must be at the meeting point 10 minutes before the specific pick-up time