Explore the wonders of the Judea Desert and the Masada fortress “off the beaten track”
MASADA DEAD-SEA DAY-TOURS
There are so many “Masada Dead-Sea” tours on the market, making it very hard to choose the right one for you. Because of that, we sorted out the Three best options, each of them with its unique character. Compare and choose!
Judean Desert Jeep Tour
An exciting Off-Road Tour, deep into the Judean Desert. Visiting ancient monasteries, desert springs, and panoramic viewpoints.
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Arad – Masada – Ein Gedi Desert Terk
4-6 Days, challenging and very rewarding Desert Trek. Secluded desert paths, Deep Dramatic Canyons, Desert Springs and Amazing views. An original way to visit Masada and Ein-Gedi
Mount Sodom Hike (From our Bible Walks Series)
The unique landscape on a white Salt Mountain. Mount Sodom’s soil containing 80% Salt, creates a unique landscape that cannot be found anywhere else. Deep creeks and special rock formations all in bright white colors. It is also the setting of the Biblical story of Sodom and Gomorrah that is mentioned more than 20 times in both the old and new Testament.
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| Distance | 10.5 Km |
| Short versions | 7.5 Km |
| Climb | 300 m |
| Level | Moderate |
| Best | Dec - Mar |
| Possible | Nov - Apr |
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The climb to Masada
Turn a “Standard” visit to Masada into an unforgettable Hiking Experience! Combine your visit to Masada with an exciting hike through the Roman siege camps. Get amazing views of Masada from different directions.
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| Distance | 8.5 Km (Add 2 Km for touring Masada site) |
| Short version | 4.5 Km |
| Climb | 350 m |
| Difficulty | Moderate |
| Best | Dec - Mar |
| Possible | Nov - Apr (The short version can be done Oct - May if you start hiking at Sunrise) |
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Qumran- Daed Sea – Hike
Deep desert feeling only 50 Km from Jerusalem. Our hike Starts at Qumran. The site where the Dead-Sea scrolls were discovered. Climb thorough the Qumran Canyon up to the Dead Sea cliffs and get an amazing vista of Einot Zukim and the Dead Sea.
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| Distance | 13 Km |
| Short versions | N / A |
| Climb | 400 m |
| Level | Difficult |
| Best | Dec - Mar |
| Possible | Nov - Apr |
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Hiking in Ein-Gedi Nature Reserve
The reserve offers a variety of trails that can be “mixed and matched” to meet all levels of hikers and visitors. Ranging from 2 Km family strolls, up to 10+ Km demanding hikes with some steep ascents.
Rappelling Qumran Canyon
Rappelling tour to the Qumran canyon at the north of the Dead Sea, which holds amazing dry waterfalls and mysterious caves
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