Overview
Embark on a ship-to-shore adventure from Ashdod Port to explore Masada and the iconic Dead Sea. Tailored for cruise travelers, this tour offers a memorable experience. Your journey begins at Ashdod port, where you'll meet your guide and venture through the stunning Judean Desert to the Earth's lowest point. Explore Masada's historic fortress, visit the informative Masada Museum, and relish free time for swimming and floating at Dead Sea's Ein Bokek beach. Your tour concludes with a scenic drive back to Ashdod cruise port.
About this activity
Languages
English, Spanish
Departure days
Sunday, Monday, Thursday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, Tuesday ,
Pickup included
Pickup and drop off from a close by hotel
Highlights
Full description
Your adventure begins as your tour guide greets you at Ashdod cruise port, ready to embark on a day of exploration. A comfortable air-conditioned vehicle awaits, and we head south, descending through the picturesque Judean Desert mountains. This scenic route takes us below sea level to the Earth's lowest point, the Dead Sea, en route to Masada.
At Masada, you'll ascend to the plateau summit via a cable car, soaring 1,424ft (434 meters) above the ground. Enjoy a guided tour of King Herod's palace-fortress, where you'll marvel at well-preserved archaeological treasures, including mosaics, storerooms, palaces, and a bathhouse. Visit the Masada Museum, showcasing over 500 artifacts discovered at the site, and delve into Masada's rich history through an engaging audiovisual presentation.
After leaving Masada, we journey to Ein Bokek beach on the Dead Sea, where you'll have a choice of having lunch either at Masada or on the beach. The afternoon is yours to relax, unwind on the beach, and experience the unique sensation of floating in the buoyant Dead Sea waters. Rejuvenate your skin with the sea's mineral-rich mud or purchase some as a natural skincare treatment. As the day of adventure, history, and relaxation draws to a close, we'll take the scenic route via Arad back to Ashdod Port, ensuring you return to your cruise ship in comfort.
