Guide
Lunch and beverages
An interesting trip the guide was able to tell us a lot about Masada. The guide was good - but it probably made a difference that he had to drive and give multilingual commentary. Whilst I thought he was good, the following day on a different trip, the guide who didn't have to drive gave a fuller ex
Take off towards the Judean hills that head to the Dead Sea. You will explore the lowest place on earth, being below the level of the sea, where you can also visit a cosmetic shop with Dead Sea product. Along the shore that takes to Masada, you will learn about the Jewish history and fighters. A cable car will get you over to the mountain fortress built by King Herod, where the Zealots of the first century made their last stand against the Romans. You will visit the ruins of the palaces, walls, synagogue, water cisterns, mosaic floors, and Roman baths. Descend using the cable car again and continue towards the Dead Sea where you will have a unique opportunity to float in the waters and cover yourself with the well-known mud rich in minerals that many believe has therapeutical effects.
