Day Trip: Masada Sunrise, Ein Gedi, and Dead Sea from Tel Aviv

Visit Masada at the best time of the day, for the Masada sunrise, when the mountains in the distance and waters of the Dead Sea glisten with the sun's reflection. After hiking up and exploring the fortress, you will have a chance to explore the Ein Gedi Nature Reserve, a desert oasis with amazing natural beauty. And finally, float in the waters of the Dead Sea, the lowest point on Earth. This tour is self-guided and led by an experienced driver.

One of the most exciting ways to see Masada is on the Masada Sunrise, Ein Gedi, and Dead Sea tour from Tel Aviv and Jerusalem is an inclusive and comprehensive day tour, that visits three of the country’s highlights. The morning starts in the early hours before the sun has risen, hiking the famous “Snake Path” to the top of the Masada Fortress as the sun emerges. The gradual increase of light peaks at the top, with a breathtaking view and sunshine overlooking the Judean Desert and surrounding Dead Sea Region. Later, unwind in the beauty and lush oasis of Ein Gedi, a nature reserve filled with flora and fauna as well as waterfalls. The day will finish with a visit to the Dead Sea, with time to float in the water and enjoy the nutrient-rich mud, famous for its healing properties.

This tour, which departs daily from Tel Aviv and Jerusalem, is a self-guided experience that allows for independent exploration at one’s own pace. The tour also includes an entrance fee to the Dead Sea beach and guaranteed departures.