Watch the sunrise from the ancient ruins of Masada and get some time to float in the Dead Sea on a guided tour from Tel Aviv. Visit the nature reserve at Ein Gedi and more.

About this activity

Free cancellation: Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
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Duration 10 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
Live tour guide: English

Highlights

Hike to the top of the ancient fortress of Herod the Great at Masada
Get some time to hike in the mountains
Float in the mineral rich waters of the Dead Sea
Take a refreshing dip in the spring waters of the Ein Gedi Nature Reserve

Full description

You will be picked up early in the morning at 2:00 AM from Tel Aviv. Travel to Masada mountain arrive at 5:30 AM and begin your hike to the top. On the way up to the top, enjoy the extraordinary desert sunrise, one that can only be seen in the right place at the right time. Once at the top you will enjoy some time to experience the site. Head back down the mountain and travel to Ein-Gedi Nature Reserve. At 8:00 AM arrive at the Ein-Gedi Nature Reserve. Enter the reserve to watch the desert wildlife in the magnificent green Ein-Gedi Oasis. 10:00 AM continue your journey to the Dead Sea. Arrive at the Dead Sea, the lowest point on earth and enjoy bathing and floating on it's therapeutic waters. After floating and covering yourself with mud your driver will begin the trip back to Tel-Aviv. At approximately 2:00 PM arrive back in Tel-Aviv.

Includes

Transportation

Entry fee to Masada (NIS 29) and Ein Gedi (NIS 29)
Lunch
Guide
Entry fee to a private beach at the Dead Sea (35 NIS)

Not suitable for

People with mobility impairments

Covid-19 precautions

You must book this activity online because the ticket office is closed

Safety measures in place

The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds

Traveler requirements

You are required to bring and wear a mask
You must present either proof of full vaccination, proof of a Covid-19 infection in the past 3 months, or a negative test taken no more than 24 hours before the activity starts
Masks are required while indoors
All participants must also bring a valid form of ID (e.g. passport, driver's license, identity card, student card, etc)

Meeting point

The Israeli Textile Center, Kaufmann St 2, Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel (corner of Shenkar & Kaufman St). Arrive 15 minutes before the activity starts.

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Important information

What to bring

Comfortable shoes
Towel
Beachwear

Know before you go

Please wear comfortable shoes and bring a towel and your swimming costume
The private beach at the Dead Sea has shower, bathroom and changing facilities

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4 /5

based on 135 reviews

Review summary

Guide
3.6/5
Transportation
4.2/5
Value for money
3.8/5
Safety
4/5

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The tour was simply breathtaking. Getting up early was more than worth it. Each of the three attractions was great on its own, but in combination it was just perfect. We found the one hour in En Gedi absolutely sufficient. We could see three beautiful waterfalls and hold our nozzle in the cold water. We would definitely recommend the tour, especially because we were always the first everywhere and were able to get so many undisturbed impressions of the places.

May 9, 2022

Was one of the best think I did it I Israel ! Amazing sunrise ,great vibes on Ein Gedi and ending with the natural Muf apa in Dead Sea ! Many thanks to our driver Mahmoud for driving us safe and very good skills on driving ! Will defiantly book again another tour Congrats and Success Was amazing everything

February 17, 2020

The tour is really very good, they leave you plenty of time to enjoy the Dead Sea, although it may not seem like it, but it does not give you enough time to enjoy the sunrise by mass or the Ein Geidi reserve. The tour would be much better for a full day than a half day ... A lot of time is lost on the trip from Tel Aviv.

December 3, 2019

From Tel Aviv: Masada Sunrise, Ein Gedi and Dead Sea Tour

From Tel Aviv: Masada Sunrise, Ein Gedi and Dead Sea Tour

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