The 12 Best Masada Trips from Jerusalem

1.Masada & Dead Sea Full Day Tour with Pick Up

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 815 reviews · 10 hours · from $111Our pick

Spend 10 hours exploring Masada and the Judean Desert, then float in the Dead Sea at Mineral Beach. Your guide leads the cable-car visit, explains the fortress and its Roman siege, and points out Qumran, the Good Samaritan site, and the Jordan Rift Valley. Transport, admissions, and hotel pickup are included.

“We have a great trip, well worth it and the timings were about right. 10 hours in a coach seemed a long time but it really flew by and the Masada trip was worth it even just for the views. The Dead Sea swim was great fun and mud bathing a blast. It might suggestion would be to let people know the first stop is a coffee stop as this might help people with the early start! It’s good to know what the whole plan is to enable p people to make choices . Overall we had a great day, guide was really knowledgable and the people on the trip…”

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2.Masada and the Dead Sea Day Trip from Jerusalem

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 757 reviews · from $111

Spend about nine hours with a guide and up to 40 people traveling from Jerusalem through the Judean desert. Visit Masada by cable car, see Qumran and Ein Gedi, then float in the Dead Sea and try its mineral mud. Guides such as Dorit, Orion, Erez, and Michael have earned strong praise, though lunch stops and limited free time can frustrate.

“We did Masada and Dead Sea 1 day tour from Jerusalem with family. I read previous comments before booked the trip so sort of got prepared what to expect (change buses, too many people travelling together, crowd in Masada and Dead sea, expensive forced lunch, mRead more”

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3.Masada&Dead Sea Tour INCLUDING ENTRANCE FEES

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 392 reviews · 10 hours · from $111

Travel from Jerusalem through the Judean Desert to Masada, ride the cable car, and explore Herod’s fortress with an English-speaking guide. Then spend time at the Dead Sea, where you can float and swim. Hotel pickup, transport, guiding, and entrance fees are included, but lunch is extra. Some departures may use two languages.

“Our guide was very knowledgable and informative and humorous. He made the tour a pleasant experience. Thank you.”

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4.Masada, Ein Gedi and The Dead Sea from Jerusalem

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 267 reviews · from $89Best value

Travel by air-conditioned bus from central Jerusalem to Masada, Ein Gedi, and the Dead Sea. You’ll explore Masada by cable car, walk to an oasis waterfall, and float at a private beach. Guides such as Moshe, Sivan, Anat, and Totan have led this fast-paced day, though entrance fees and lunch cost extra.

“The guide was very professional, knowledgeable, helpful and friendly. We were given just the right amount of time at each location for things not to get too boring, but also not to lose their excitement. Perfectly scheduled.”

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5.Masada at Sunrise, Ein Gedi & Dead Sea Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 245 reviews · 10 hours · from $106

Leave Jerusalem before dawn for a self-guided day at Masada, Ein Gedi or its current alternative, and the Dead Sea. You will hike the Snake Path for sunrise, explore at your own pace, and ride in an air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking host or driver. Budget extra for park fees, food, water, and a towel.

“Samuel explained in detail all we were seeing. The transportation was very comfortable. Although this was 3 locations in one day, the time allotted for each allowed for an introductory visit. Overall a great experience. I will definitely book with Abraham tours again.”

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6.Dead Sea, Masada and Ein Gedi Day Tour from Jerusalem

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 126 reviews · from $90

From Jerusalem, you travel by air-conditioned minibus to Masada, Ein Gedi, and the Dead Sea in about 10 hours. The day is mostly self-guided, with drivers such as Haim, Jonathon, Samy, and Sassi providing help and local context. Expect a cable-car ride, a short desert hike, free time by the sea, and several extra fees.

“I wasn’t sure what to expect based on the mixed reviews, but my family had a very positive experience. Our driver, Samy, narrated a good part of the bus ride, so we knew what we were looking at, some history/culture, and the historical significance of the places we were goiRead more”

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7.Dead Sea, Masada at Sunrise and Ein Gedi Tour from Jerusalem

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 98 reviews · from $90

Leave Jerusalem before dawn in an air-conditioned minivan for Masada, Ein Gedi, and the Dead Sea. You’ll explore Masada at sunrise, hike to Ein Gedi’s pools and waterfalls, then float in salt-rich water and use mineral mud. Samuel may lead the day, but this is mainly self-guided, with park fees and food extra.

“Great tour overall!! The pickup was smooth and there was a good amount of time allowed for exploring Masada (AMAZING sunset views and ruins). I wish we could have explored Ein Gedi a bit more as Wadi David is not that impressive, but the visit to the Dead Sea was stellar. Could have stayed for hours more!!”

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8.Masada Sunrise Ein Gedi and Dead Sea Tour from Jerusalem

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 69 reviews · from $89

Leave Jerusalem at 3:00 am for a sunrise hike up Masada, then visit Ein Gedi Nature Reserve and a private Dead Sea beach. Expect a long day, moderate fitness, independent sightseeing, and extra admission fees. The early start can get you back to Jerusalem by afternoon.

“The walk up is not 45 minutes - down yes but not up. Everyone struggled. The other two experiences are rushed. Everything is great and the driver was helpful but just know you won't be spending a lot of time at each location. It's great to do it all in one day if you have limited time.”

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9.Masada Sunrise, Ein Gedi & Dead Sea Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 67 reviews · 1 day · from $89

Leave Jerusalem at 3:00 AM for Masada, where you hike toward Herod’s desert fortress as the sun rises. Then walk through Ein Gedi’s green oasis before relaxing at a private Dead Sea beach. English-speaking guides, including Ronni on some departures, lead this fast-paced day. Entry fees and lunch cost extra.

“Guida professionale, preparata e attenta, aver visitato le località anche grazie a questo tipo di guida mi ha permesso di goderne al meglio.”

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10.From Jlm : Masada Dead Sea Small Group Tour INCL. ENTRY FEES

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 42 reviews · 10 hours · from $144

Travel from Jerusalem through the Judean Desert to Masada and the Dead Sea on a small-group tour for up to 18 people. You’ll ride the cable car, explore Herod’s fortress with an English-speaking guide, stop at a Dead Sea products shop, and float at Kalia Beach. Guides may include Sharon or Ossie, and lunch is not included.

“Ottima l'escursione a Masada mentre un po' deludente il mar Morto, almeno per il posto dove siamo stati portati”

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11.Masada National Park and Dead Sea Excursion

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 41 reviews · 1 day · from $1,604

Travel from Jerusalem through the Judean Hills to Masada and the Dead Sea. You’ll ride a cable car to Herod’s desert fortress, see Qumran and Ein Gedi, and float in mineral-rich water. An English-speaking guide, entrance fees, transport, and hotel pickup are included, but the day can feel rushed.

“Everything was overpriced. $25 for a mediocre lunch $4 for a bottle of water…can you say rip-off? The shawarma tastes terrible in Israel and the humus is average. From this trip I realized everything tastes better and half price in the United States. God bless the USA!!!”

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12.Masada, Ein Gedi and Dead Sea Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 41 reviews · 10 hours · from $106

Travel from Jerusalem to Masada, Ein Gedi, and the Dead Sea on a 10-hour, self-guided day tour. Ride or hike up Masada, walk among desert springs when Ein Gedi is open, and float in salty water. English-speaking drivers and guides such as Ariel provide useful context on the road. Extra fees apply for site entry and Masada’s cable car.

“Alon did such a fabulous job! His knowledge of the tour locations was great and he was entertaining as well. My son and I had an amazing time!”

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