Masada and the Dead Sea

This tour heads south through the Judean hills of Israel and passes by the Inn of the Good Samaritan. We pause at sea level for an unforgettable photo session and then continue our descent below sea level to the iconic Dead Sea. Our first stop is at Masada, where we take a cable car to the top of the plateau and tour the remains of Herod's palace fortress, 2,055 years old. We see notable structures, including palaces and a bathhouse. From Masada, the tour takes you through the desert oasis of Ein Gedi and Qumran, where the Dead Sea Scrolls were found. We spend the rest of the day relaxing on one of the Dead Sea beaches. You can float in the salty water, which is 8.6 times saltier than the ocean, creating natural buoyancy. Use the Dead Sea mud as a natural skin mask and soak up the glorious Dead Sea sun.