Take a ship-to-shore tour from Ashdod Port and see Masada and the iconic Dead Sea. This Masada and Dead Sea itinerary was created for travelers arriving at Ashdod cruise port. The Masada and Dead Sea tour from Ashdod is offered to passengers when a cruise ship docks in Ashdod port. Take this Masada and Dead Sea tour for an experience you’ll never forget.

The adventure starts when you’re met by your guide at Ashdod port and driven south through the breathtaking Judean Desert landscape to the lowest point on Earth. Enjoy a guided tour of Masada and see the remnants of Herod’s hilltop fortress. Visit the Masada Museum where there is a short film about Masada’s history. Next, we travel to the Dead Sea Ein Bokek beach for lunch and free time swimming and floating in the Dead Sea. The tour ends with a drive via Arad back to Ashdod cruise port.

Sites During the Tour

The Dead Sea

Masada National Park

Take a ship-to-shore tour from Ashdod Port and see Masada and the iconic Dead Sea. This Masada and Dead Sea itinerary was created for travelers arriving at Ashdod cruise port. The Masada and Dead Sea tour from Ashdod is offered to passengers when a cruise ship docks in Ashdod port. Take this Masada and Dead Sea tour for an experience you’ll never forget.The adventure...

Your professional, licensed local guide will meet you at Ashdod Port.

                    
                    Travel in a well-maintained comfortable air-conditioned vehicle  (approximately a 2-hour drive to the region)
                

Visit Masada, a UNESCO site and symbol of the Israeli nation.

                    
                    Take a tour of Herod’s palace-fortress built over 2,000 years ago on Masada’s plateau summit.
                

Enjoy leisurely time on a Dead Sea beach (approximately 1,5 hours)

                    
                    Float in the mineral-rich Dead Sea, cover your body with Dead Sea mud for natural skin treatment, and wash the mud off in one of the Dead Sea sulfur pools.
                

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From

Ashdod

Pick up time

08:00

Price

$120

From Ashdod

Pick up time 08:00

Price per person:

Price: $120

Your tour guide will meet you at Ashdod cruise port and your day trip will begin with a drive south in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle. We take the winding road down through the mountains of the Judean Desert. You will be traveling below sea level to the lowest point on Earth. Along the way, we drive parallel to the Dead Sea towards Masada.

At Masada, you’ll take a cable car to the plateau summit of this massive rock outcrop that stands 1,424ft (434 meters) high. Take a guided tour of the remnants of King Herod’s palace-fortress. Learn about the elaborate complex and see the well-preserved archaeological remains including mosaics, storerooms, palaces, and a bathhouse. Also visit the Masada Museum at the foot of the mount, where there are over 500 artifacts found at Masada. And learn about Masada’s history from an audiovisual presentation.

Leaving Masada we drive to Ein Bokek beach at the Dead Sea. You will either have a lunch break at Masada or at the beach. Then spend the remaining part of the afternoon at your leisure, relaxing on the beach and floating in the Dead Sea. Get revitalized by the rich minerals and salts of the Dead Sea water, or purchase some of the Dead Sea mud as a natural skin treatment. After a day packed with adventure, history, and fun, we take the route via Arad back to Ashdod Port and your cruise ship.

The tour includes:

Entrance fees
Pick up and drop off in Ashdod Port
Professional licensed guide for the day

Tour does not include:

Lunch
Tips

Notes:

In the booking process, it is very important to let us know the ship’s name, as well as the docking time.
The schedule shown is for the 9-hour Masada and Dead Sea Tour from Ashdod when pick-up time is 8:00 in the morning and return to the port is by 17:00.
As we are obliged to return you to the port on time, day tours from Ashdod port starting after 8:00 will have to be shortened to meet the ship’s schedule. (A shorter itinerary will not include all the sites listed in the tour description).
When you arrive at the port, a guide from Bein Harim will be waiting for you, holding a sign that reads “Bein Harim”.
The tour is available for customers that arrive on cruise ships to Ashdod port only.
Some sites may not be visited and others included subject to accessibility, security, holiday festivities, or other circumstances.
Please bring a hat, water, a bathing suit, a towel, and comfortable walking shoes. Bring sandals or other footwear for the Dead Sea as the seabed can be slippery. This excursion is not suitable for guests with mobility issues.
If you are interested in a private Masada and Dead Sea tour that includes a guide and vehicle available only to you, you can book from the following link.

4% charge for notification up to 2 days or more before the start time of the tour.
25% charge for notification of a day before the start time of the tour.
100% charge for notification on the same day of the tour.

What is the difference between docking time, disembarkation time, and pickup time?

Docking time - the estimated time the ship will arrive at the port dock.

Disembarkation time - generally, disembarkation time is 1 hour after docking time. It is the time when passengers get off the ship.

Pickup time - the scheduled time that our tour guides will meet you after disembarkation (8 am).

What if my docking time is scheduled later than the pickup time (due to scheduled late arrival)?

No worries, you can book the tour and mention your docking time. We will change the pickup time accordingly. Please note that in this case the itinerary will be shortened and will not include all the sites listed

What if my docking time is delayed for some reason?

If your docking time changes, we will move the pickup time accordingly. The tour is approximately 8-9 hours but will be shortened if the ship’s docking time is delayed. We monitor the docking times and if something changes we will be notified. However, it’s very important to let us know of any changes in advance via email at info@beinharimtours.com or reservations@beinharimtours.com or via WhatsApp at +972-52-6588834.

What if my cruise docks at the scheduled time but disembarkation is after the arranged pickup time?

No worries. Our guide will wait for passengers to disembark at the earliest disembarkation time. There may be several disembarkation times. Please make sure you disembark at the earliest possible disembarkation time, which is approximately 1 hour after docking. Regrettably, the whole group cannot be delayed if you miss the earliest possible disembarkation time.

If for any reason the tour departs later than scheduled, how will it affect my itinerary?

As we are obliged to return you to the port on time, day tours from the port starting after 8:00 will have to be shortened to meet the ship’s schedule. (A shorter itinerary will not include all the sites listed in the tour description).

Where should I go after I’m off the ship?

Our guide will be waiting for you at the port after you get off the ship. He will be holding a sign that reads “Bein Harim”.

From $120 Per
Person