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Tour Overview

This is one of the greatest and most popular tours of Israel, the wilderness of Judea, the majesty of Masada and the Dead Sea at the lowest place on earth are a world unto their own, rich in history, unique in geography and nature.

Languages and Prices

	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
English
French
German
Spanish

From	Pickup Time	Economy	Business
Herzliya	6:20 am	$140	$160
Tel Aviv	6:40 am	$124	$140
Jerusalem	7:50 am	$113	$131

Tour Includes

A seat in a tourist vehicle sharing with other passengers.

Pick up / drop offf at hotel.

Service of a licensed guide in English plus another language.

All entrance fees.

Tour does NOT include

Meals and beverages en route.

Important Notes

Prices are quoted in USD per person.

Business class: a small group in a luxury tourist van / minibus, Tourist class: a group in a tourist bus.

Head cover, a towel, a bathing suite and comfortable walking shoes are recommended.

We recommend to book the tour at least 24 hours in advance.

Minimum 4 participants

Tour Itinerary

Drive eastward through the wilderness of Judea, see the Bedouin settlements along the way, passing by the Inn of the Good Samaritan, descending to the lowest point on earth – the Dead Sea,400 Meters below sea level.
Proceed south along the Dead Sea west coast, view of Qumeran and its caves where the famous Dead Sea scrolls were found in 1947, proceed further south, visit a Dead Sea products shop, view of the oasis of Ein Gedi, arrive at Mount Masada.

Ascend by the cable car to the mount, enjoy the breathtaking view of the wilderness, tour the impressive ruins of the great fortress established by king Herod the great over 2000 years ago which later on became the last stronghold of the Jewish rebels against the Roman empire (73 AD). See the walls, the palaces, the storerooms, the Roman bath house, the old synagogue, the Roman encampments and the ramp. Descend by the cable car and travel to a nearby beach of the Dead Sea – stop for a swim in its therapeutic water, experience the black mud and enjoy the amazing feelings of floating on the water.

Return to point of departure, ending till 18:00.

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FAQ

We collect from most of the hotels in Tel Aviv and Jerusalem, as well as from the major hotels in Netanya and Herzliya. Simply select your hotel from the list of hotels while registering for the desired tour and wait in the hotel lobby at the time indicated. The driver will pick you up from the hotel lobby.

Group tours depart from Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, Herzliya and Netanya. If your hotel is in one of these cities but is not on the list, please contact us by email and we will provide the nearest pick up location with directions.

Most tours are conducted in English as the main language, and in an additional language such as Spanish, French, German and Russian. You can find your desired language while registering for the tour. On some of the tours with languages other than English the prices may change. In addition, for each tour you can find an organized table detailing the days the tour is operated and in which languages.

Yes. You can be picked up and dropped off by advance notification from Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, Netanya and Herzliya. When registering fill in your desired pick up and drop off locations in the appropriate boxes.

Yes. The cost increases because the tour prices are based on pick-up and drop off in the same location. If there is a change in the drop off location, the tour price changes. However, in most cases the cost will be lower than that of a taxi between cities. An excellent option for saving time on transfers.

You can take one suitcase with you on business class tours and up to 2 suitcases on economy class tours. Please coordinate the number of suitcases you intend brining with the office by using the special comments box. It should be noted that we attend to the safety of your belongings but cannot take responsibility for them.

Yes. Children under age 12 receive a 10% discount. It should be noted that children can participate in the tours only when accompanied by an adult.

On all of the tours there is a central location and time allocated for lunch, where you can buy food or eat the sandwiches you have brought along. The tour price does not include lunch.

The difference is in the number of participants on the tour. The business class is a minibus with maximum 19 seats and economy class is a bus with maximum 50 seats. The tour route and languages are identical for both.

That depends on the type of disability and an escort. Most group tours are not suited for persons with disabilities, however private tours can be adapted and accessible sites selected.

Yes. We have a group tour to the Golan Heights. The tour is operated on Sundays and Wednesdays only. The tour operates with a minimum of 3-5 participants, depending on the season.

On group tours it is recommended to book at least 24 hours in advance.

Group tours are very organized and pick up the participants from various hotels on the way. It is not possible to join tours that are already running.

No. A multi day group tour is a closed itinerary.

The price does not include tips. There is usually a collection made by the passengers of 3 dollars per person for the guide and 2 dollars per person for the driver.

The price does not include VAT. Tourists are exempt from VAT for touring services in Israel.

The group tour prices include the entrance fees for the sites visited.

Tour prices do not include water. It is recommended to bring along a bottle of water or to buy one along the way.

No, buses in Israel do not have toilet facilities. Organized stops are made for toilets along the way.

Our vehicles are comfortable touring vehicles.

Buses and minibuses usually have Wi-Fi.

No. We ensure quality guiding that will make the journey interesting throughout.

Good question. The benefits of private tours are a free and complete choice of the sites, hotels, duration of the trip and more. The benefits of groups tours are mainly financial - sharing with other passengers allows travel at lower prices, there are a variety of tours available daily, and you can save on transfers when moving from city to city (for example, you can start the day at check-out from the hotel in Tel Aviv and end at check-in to the hotel in Jerusalem), and most group tours guarantee departure from 2 passengers.

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Cancellation Policy

Till 48 hours prior to tour commencement – $20 per reservation.
From 47 Till 24 hours prior to tour commencement 25% of the total value, thereafter full charge applies.