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The 15 Best Dead Sea Tours from Amman, Jerusalem & Tel Aviv

54 tours  ·  from $50

The Dead Sea takes an hour and sits on the road between almost everything else, which is why it is nearly always sold as half of a longer day. These 15 say what the other half is, what beach access costs, and where each one starts.

From Tel Aviv: Masada & Dead Sea Full Day Tour with Pick Up - The ride through the Judean Desert
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From Tel Aviv: Masada & Dead Sea Full Day Tour with Pick Up

1.Masada & Dead Sea Full Day Tour with Pick Up

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,496 reviews · 10 hours · from $117Our pick

Travel from Tel Aviv to Masada and the Dead Sea by air-conditioned coach. A guide such as Udi, Yuval, Avi, or Omri brings the Roman-era fortress to life, while the cable car saves your legs. You also get time for Dead Sea mud and floating, plus a roadside view of the Qumran caves.

“I had the great privilage to travel with Avishay Levy, who was extremely knowledgeable, the experience was unbeliveble. Uncovering the secrets of Masada and it's history, Viewing the sights of Jerusalem and making pleanty of time to Enjoy a bath at the dead sea. Our guide went above and beyond to help, make sure we understand everything and help with all through the day. I highly recommend the trip and him.”

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Masada and the Dead Sea Day Trip from Tel Aviv - From Tel Aviv Through the Judean Hills
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Masada and the Dead Sea Day Trip from Tel Aviv

2.Masada and the Dead Sea Day Trip from Tel Aviv

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,014 reviews · from $120

Travel from Tel Aviv into the Judean desert, ride a cable car up Masada, explore Herod’s ancient fortress with a local guide, then spend about two hours at the Dead Sea. Guides such as Eyal, Itamar, Yonatan, and Dima are praised for clear stories and humor. Hotel pickup, transport, entry fees, and return drop-off are included.

“Jonathon (yonathon)wS very informative and funny made sure we were safe hydrated an overall excellent tour and guide!”

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Tel Aviv: Jerusalem, Bethlehem & Dead Sea - Jerusalem Old City, three and a half hours on foot
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Tel Aviv: Jerusalem, Bethlehem & Dead Sea

3.Jerusalem, Bethlehem & Dead Sea

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 881 reviews · 12 hours · from $109

Travel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem, Bethlehem, and the Dead Sea with English-speaking guides. Walk Jerusalem’s four quarters, visit the Western Wall and Church of the Holy Sepulchre, see Bethlehem’s Church of the Nativity, then float in mineral-rich water. Expect a full 12 hours, plenty of walking, and a short Dead Sea stop.

“Great trip and very well organised, guides and coach driver excellent. Not the most religious of individuals but found the trip amazing interesting and educational, definitely one to tick off live's bucket list of things to see!!!”

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From Jerusalem: Masada & Dead Sea Full Day Tour with Pick Up - The early ride through the Judean Desert
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From Jerusalem: Masada & Dead Sea Full Day Tour with Pick Up

4.Masada & Dead Sea Full Day Tour with Pick Up

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 815 reviews · 10 hours · from $111

Spend 10 hours with a guide such as Daniel, Dorit, or Udi traveling from Jerusalem to Masada, Qumran, and the Dead Sea. Ride the cable car to Herod’s fortress, see desert views and the Dead Sea Scrolls caves, then float in mineral-rich water and try natural mud. Transport, entry fees, and pickup are included.

“It was a wonderful day filled with a lot of solid information. A bang for your buck with your guide, Dorit!!!!”

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Masada and the Dead Sea Day Trip from Jerusalem - Crossing the Judean Hills and desert
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Masada and the Dead Sea Day Trip from Jerusalem

5.Masada and the Dead Sea Day Trip from Jerusalem

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 757 reviews · from $111

Spend about nine hours traveling from Jerusalem through the Judean desert to Masada and the Dead Sea. A local guide such as Dorit, Orion, or Erez leads the history portion, while the cable car saves the steep climb to Herod’s fortress. You get time to explore, float, and try Dead Sea mud, though lunch stops and a large group can slow the day.

“I was impressed by our tour guide, Dorit. Her passion for her work and the destinations she showcased was evident throughout the tour. The tour itself has room for improvement. The Dead Sea beach was a bit of let down. Too small for a swim, the facility not great. I also found that I needed to be picked up by 7.55am but the actual tour didn't start until 9am, waiting at the city view cafe, was a bit of waste of time. Other than these, it was a well organised tour and I did enjoy the day.”

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From Tel Aviv: Masada, Ein Gedi & Dead Sea Tour - Masada, Herod’s Fortress Above the Desert
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From Tel Aviv: Masada, Ein Gedi & Dead Sea Tour

6.Masada, Ein Gedi & Dead Sea Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 705 reviews · 12 hours · from $99

Leave Tel Aviv for Masada, where a cable car carries you to Herod’s hilltop fortress. Hear the story from an English-speaking guide, walk through Ein Gedi’s desert oasis, then soak in the Dead Sea. The day is tightly timed, and entrance fees are extra, but it covers southern Israel’s big sights in one long outing.

“Was a very nice trip, well organized and well explained. A 10 for the guide”

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From Jerusalem/Tel Aviv: Bethlehem and Dead Sea Day Tour - Entering Bethlehem’s Old City
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From Jerusalem/Tel Aviv: Bethlehem and Dead Sea Day Tour

7.From Jerusalem/Tel Aviv: Bethlehem and Dead Sea Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 484 reviews · from $80

Travel from Jerusalem or Tel Aviv to Bethlehem for the Church of the Nativity, Milk Grotto, Shepherds Field, and an olive wood workshop. Guides such as Elias, Johnny, and Boaz lead the Bethlehem portion, followed by free time at the Dead Sea. Expect transfers, a shared vehicle, and a separate 45 NIS beach fee.

“Our guide was exceptionally attentive, always ensuring the group's well-being and comfort. His delightful sense of humor added a special touch to the experience, making the journey both informative and enjoyable. Visiting Palestine was a remarkable experience, and I wholeheartedly recommend it to others.”

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Jerusalem and the Dead Sea from Tel Aviv - Entering the Old City of Jerusalem
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Jerusalem and the Dead Sea from Tel Aviv

8.Jerusalem and the Dead Sea from Tel Aviv

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 444 reviews · from $133

This 10-hour coach tour combines Jerusalem’s Old City with about two hours at the Dead Sea. Guides such as Udi, Erez, Roy, and Lior lead visits to the Western Wall, Via Dolorosa, Church of the Holy Sepulchre, and Muslim Quarter. Expect early pickup, plenty of walking, and a memorable salt-water float.

“It was a really wonderful experience. Everyone from the team especially Erez and Moses were very accommodating and helpful. It was fun learning and discovering a lot about the history of Israel and the famous landmarks in Jerusalem. The tour was very informative.”

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From Jerusalem: Masada&Dead Sea Tour INCLUDING ENTRANCE FEES - The Dead Sea cosmetics stop
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From Jerusalem: Masada&Dead Sea Tour INCLUDING ENTRANCE FEES

9.Masada & Dead Sea Tour Including Entrance Fees

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 392 reviews · 10 hours · from $111

Spend a full day traveling from Jerusalem through the Judean Desert to Masada and the Dead Sea. Ride the cable car to King Herod’s fortress, explore its palaces and cisterns with a licensed guide, then float in the mineral-rich water. Hotel pickup, transport, and entrance fees are included. The tour may operate in two languages.

“Such an amazing experience The tour guide was great and very knowledgeable really liked that she told us exactly what to expect”

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From Tel Aviv: Jerusalem Old City & Dead Sea Guided Day Tour - Mount of Olives: the right opening view
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From Tel Aviv: Jerusalem Old City & Dead Sea Guided Day Tour

10.Jerusalem Old City & Dead Sea Guided Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 389 reviews · 10 hours · from $133

Travel by air-conditioned coach from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem and the Dead Sea in one long, tightly planned day. A live guide leads you through the Mount of Olives, Armenian Quarter, Western Wall, Via Dolorosa and Church of the Holy Sepulcher, then you get time to float in mineral-rich water. Guides vary, with Liat, Sigal, Lorne, Itamar and others praised for clear, lively commentary.

“Michael Altshuler is the best! Super recommended, knows a lot, explained everything in detail and with photos. Also a very kind person as he helped two other tourists that were lost from another tour.”

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From Tel Aviv: Masada Sunrise, Ein Gedi, and Dead Sea Tour

11.Masada Sunrise, Ein Gedi, and Dead Sea Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 387 reviews · from $99

Leave Tel Aviv before dawn for Masada’s sunrise hike, then walk among Ein Gedi’s waterfalls before spending 1.5 hours at the Dead Sea. English-speaking guides such as Noya, Ben, Roni, and Gabriel have led departures. Expect early hours, stairs, heat, and several extra entry fees.

“great and good value just very, very physical!! you need to be in strong physical condition! Hiking up Masada was amazing but shockingly difficult... and Ein Gedi required squeezing into lots of small places. Not a good trip for elderly”

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Jerusalem, Dead Sea, and Bethlehem from Tel Aviv - The Western Wall and the Dome of the Rock
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Jerusalem, Dead Sea, and Bethlehem from Tel Aviv

12.Jerusalem, Dead Sea, and Bethlehem from Tel Aviv

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 299 reviews · from $109

Start at 6:30 am in central Tel Aviv for a 12-hour guided trip to Jerusalem, Bethlehem, and a private Dead Sea beach. Walk through the Old City, see the Western Wall and Church of the Holy Sepulchre, visit Bethlehem’s Church of the Nativity, and float in salt-rich water. Guides may change, and the schedule is tight.

“Great tour, safe and secure, good guides, enough time for places. If you want to explore every single destination, then you need to separate trips.”

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Masada, Ein Gedi, and The Dead Sea from Tel Aviv - Ein Gedi: a real oasis in the desert
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Masada, Ein Gedi, and The Dead Sea from Tel Aviv

13.Masada, Ein Gedi, and The Dead Sea from Tel Aviv

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 285 reviews · from $99

Leave Tel Aviv at 6:30 a.m. for Masada, Ein Gedi, and a private Dead Sea beach. Expect a long day with guided transport, independent time at the sites, a cable-car ride, desert scenery, a short oasis hike, and floating in mineral-rich water. Guides such as Merona, Amir, Limor, and Sivan have earned strong praise.

“This is a long, but wonderful day! After a nice overview by our guide, we had time to wander around Masada on our own. The same with Ein Gedi, which is perfect since there is a beautiful hike there and some people did not or were not able to Read more”

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From Jerusalem: Masada at Sunrise, Ein Gedi & Dead Sea Tour - Ein Gedi adds water, plants, and wildlife to the desert
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From Jerusalem: Masada at Sunrise, Ein Gedi & Dead Sea Tour

14.Masada at Sunrise, Ein Gedi & Dead Sea Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 245 reviews · 10 hours · from $106

Leave Jerusalem before dawn for Masada’s Snake Path and sunrise over the Judean Desert and Moab Mountains. You’ll explore the fortress independently, then visit Ein Gedi or a current alternative before relaxing at a Dead Sea beach. Drivers such as Samuel and Ariel add local context, but this is mainly a self-guided tour.

“We had a fab trip, although was exhausted - ( but we were expecting this as we've climbed Masada before!)... the sunrise is definitely well worth it though!!! - En Gedi was beautiful and was able to get up close to the wildlife as they were so friendly. At the Dead Sea, we had a lovely relaxing time.”

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Jerusalem: Masada, Ein Gedi & Dead Sea Tour - Masada: Herod’s fortress above the Dead Sea
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Jerusalem: Masada, Ein Gedi & Dead Sea Tour

15.Masada, Ein Gedi & Dead Sea Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 226 reviews · 1 day · from $89

Spend a full day in the Judean Desert, traveling by air-conditioned coach from Jerusalem to Masada, Ein Gedi, and the Dead Sea. Your English-speaking guide explains Masada’s ancient ruins, leads you through the oasis, and helps you make the most of your beach time. Cable-car and site fees cost extra.

“In general the tour was great! (we were on April 4) All sites will be visited for a short time (1-1,5h) so keep this in mind. It is a perfect choice if you don't have lot's of time during your stay in Israel and won't be renting a car and still want to visit these sites. The bus was comfortable and had an AC. The scenary through bus windows was amazing so time flew fast. Our tour guide Merona was superb. She was funny, excellent at touring and provided good tips what to expect what to prepare and etc during site visits. You will be lucky to have her as…”

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