Shore Excursion to the Dead Sea and Masada

Shore Excursion to the Dead Sea and Masada

The guide will meet you at the cruise port of Ashdod when your ship arrives. We will board a vehicle and travel to Masada National Park, located near the southwestern shore of the Dead Sea.

After a two-hour bus ride, we will arrive at a cable car station and take a tram to the top of the Masada plateau, ascending to a height of 434 meters (1423 feet). There, we will have a guided tour of the ruins of King Herod's palace/fortress, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

During the tour, we will explore the archaeological grounds, including ancient mosaics, cellars, bathhouse, and visit the Masada Museum to learn about its history and the siege by the Roman army.

Our next stop will be Ein Bokek beach on the shore of the Dead Sea, where you will have two hours of free time for lunch and to experience the salt lake more than 300 meters (984 feet) below sea level. You can float on the water and also collect exfoliating clay to use as a skin mask due to its revitalizing antioxidant properties.

Finally, we will return to the bus and head back to the port of Ashdod, concluding the tour after a total of nine hours.