Day 1 | Morning
Masada National Park
Opening Hours: Open from 1/1-12/31,8:00am-5:00pm;Open from 1/1-12/31,8:00am-4:00pm;Open from 1/1-12/31,8:00am-4:00pm;Open from 1/1-12/31,8:00am-3:00pm
Ticket Price: 29 NIS
Recommended Length of Stay: 3-4 Hours
Location: Tamar Regional Council, Israel
The Masada site is located on a rocky hilltop at the junction of the Judean desert and the bottom of the Dead Sea valley. The reason why the Masada ruins are world-famous is not only because of the long history, the dangerous terrain, the once magnificent palace, but also the spirit of Masada. The Jews wrote in a fearless spirit "I would rather be jade than broken." The touching story of "Wai Quan". In 70 AD, the Romans occupied Jerusalem and slaughtered the Jews, and the surviving Jews took their families and fled to Masada. After a long siege, the Romans finally broke the fortress, but they were greeted by a dead city—all the Jews in the fortress were dead, not by starvation, and the granaries still full, but by a Tragic death. In order to avoid being captured and humiliated, the 967 Jews on the mountain decided to commit suicide en masse, but this violated Jewish teachings. So they drew lots and decided that ten people would kill everyone first, then choose one of the ten to kill the other nine, and then the remaining person would commit suicide. Only the remaining dead person violated Jewish teachings. History written in blood, no one will forget. The Jews who have returned to their country will come to Masada when they enlist in the army, relive the history, and make an oath "MasadaShallNeverFallAgain!" which means: Masada will never fall again! The remains of the Masada site are well preserved and reconstructed to pay homage to the site and its former heroes. A particularly impressive building here is Herod's northern palace, built on three rock terraces overlooking the gorge below. Near the palace is a large Roman-style bathroom with colorful mosaic floors and frescoes on the walls. In addition, many other buildings of the site, such as the Western Palace, mikveh (Jewish ceremonial bath), storerooms, watchtowers, and synagogues are all related to the history of Masada, so it is also a well-known base for patriotic education in Israel.
Day 1 | Afternoon
Ein Gedi Reserve nearby is the top choice before you leave Masada National Park and hit the road.
Ein Gedi Reserve
Opening Hours: Open on Mon-Thu,Sun,8:00am-4:00pm;Open on Fri,8:00am-3:00pm;Open on Sat,9:00am-4:00pm
Ticket Price: 28 NIS
Recommended Length of Stay: 0.5-0.5 Days
Location: فلسطين،، أريحا
It is an oasis on the west side of the Dead Sea, adjacent to Masada and Qumran, known for its unique geography, numerous caves and mineral springs, and a rich variety of flora and fauna.
Day 1 | Evening
Don’t forget to book Herods Dead Sea in advance, because all the tourists head to Ein Gedi Reserve love staying at it.
Herods Dead Sea
Herods Dead Sea Hotel is a popular choice amongst travelers in Dead Sea, whether exploring or just passing through. The hotel has everything you need for a comfortable stay. Facilities like free Wi-Fi in all rooms, daily housekeeping, wheelchair accessible, 24-hour front desk, 24-hour room service are readily available for you to enjoy. Designed for comfort, selected guestrooms offer television LCD/plasma screen, internet access – wireless, private pool, internet access – wireless (complimentary), non smoking rooms to ensure a restful night. The hotel offers various recreational opportunities. No matter what your reasons are for visiting Dead Sea, Herods Dead Sea Hotel will make you feel instantly at home.
Day 2 | Morning
Dead Sea
Opening Hours: Open 24 hours
Ticket Price: Free
Recommended Length of Stay: 0.5-0.5 Days
Location: Dead Sea
The Dead Sea is located between Israel, Jordan and Palestine. It is 86 kilometers long from north to south and 5 to 16 kilometers wide from east to west. From a distance, the Dead Sea looks like a twin-tailed fish, either hidden or exposed, cruising at the foot of the mountains. The Dead Sea has no ebb and flow, no waves. Under the sunlight, the sea surface shines like an ancient bronze mirror. The Dead Sea lake and the lake shore are rich in salt. In such water, fish and other aquatic organisms are difficult to survive. There are only green algae and no other organisms in the water, and there are no flowers and plants growing on the shore and surrounding areas, so people call it the "Dead Sea". ". Also because the salt content in the sea is too high, causing several times the buoyancy of the ocean, people jumping into the Dead Sea will not sink, but can experience the feeling of drifting that cannot be felt in other waters. The Dead Sea is the lowest point on the world's land surface and is known as the "navel of the world". As the lowest point on earth, the Dead Sea attracts countless tourists from all over the world to experience its wonder with its unique charm. On the southwest coast of the Dead Sea under the jurisdiction of Israel, various beaches and bathing places are dotted, and tourists can easily bathe in the Dead Sea. There are also small private clubs on the beaches along the Dead Sea, offering a variety of challenging activities, such as jeep and bicycle crossing the desert challenge, camel crossing the desert challenge and abseiling.
Day 2 | Afternoon
After finishing the tour at Dead Sea, you can head to Bokek River, the most worth visiting place around the corner.
Bokek River
Location: Road 90 | Near the 212 km sign, Ein Bokek 8693000, Israel
It is a beautiful river with trails along it, and the road is lined with reeds, trees, waterfalls, canyons, etc. It is a good place to hike outdoors and get close to nature.
Day 2 | Evening
For convenient access to more popular attractions, Nevo by Isrotel Collection is the best places.
Nevo by Isrotel Collection
Isrotel Dead Sea Hotel is conveniently located in the popular Ein Bokek area. The hotel offers a high standard of service and amenities to suit the individual needs of all travelers. All the necessary facilities, including free Wi-Fi in all rooms, 24-hour security, daily housekeeping, chapel, shrine, are at hand. Some of the well-appointed guestrooms feature television LCD/plasma screen, air purifier, clothes rack, complimentary tea, linens. The hotel offers various recreational opportunities. No matter what your reasons are for visiting Dead Sea, Isrotel Dead Sea Hotel will make you feel instantly at home.
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