3 National Park Visits in Israel to Book Before You Fly

1.Masada National Park and Dead Sea Excursion

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

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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2.Masada National Park and Dead Sea Excursion

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 12 reviews · 1 day · from $1,604

Travel by air-conditioned vehicle from Tel Aviv through the Judean Hills to Masada, Qumran, Ein Gedi, and the Dead Sea. Your English-speaking guide explains the desert’s biblical and Roman past, while the cable car saves you the steep climb to Herod’s fortress. Bring swimwear, comfortable shoes, and passport details if VAT exemption applies.

“Excelente guía,explicaciones claras. Los lugares maravillosos. Quedamos felices de haber tomafo el tour.”

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3.Tel Dan and Baniyas National Parks Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews Top rated

Travel north from Tel Aviv in a private SUV with an art historian driver-guide, possibly Levi, to Tel Dan’s springs and ancient city, Banias and its links to Caesarea Philippi, and Nimrod Fortress. Expect about two hours at each park, scenic views, walking, and separate admission fees.

“This is a beautiful park, not only for its natural beauty, but for its spiritual and historical significance. Upon on the hill are the ruins of the Temple of Pan, the ancient Greek god. The temple was built in front of a huge cave, through which an undRead more”

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