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 upon your ship's arrival. We will board the vehicle and travel to Masada National Park, located near the southwestern shore of the Dead Sea.

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

Next, we will stop at Ein Bokek beach on the Dead Sea, where you will have two hours of free time for lunch and to experience the salt lake, located over 300 meters (984 feet) below sea level. You will have the opportunity to float on the water and collect exfoliating clay for use as a skin mask, benefiting from 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.