Trips to Masada

Your vacation in Israel will be incomplete without Masada tours being an intrinsic part of your itinerary. It is an unforgettable blend of religion, history and the wonders of nature. Legends that have shaped mankind state that it is right here at the juncture of Jordan River and the Dead Sea that Jesus was baptized. Near this place is the Qumran where John the Baptist lived with his followers. The fabled Biblical cities of Sodom and Gomorrah are believed to be located here. And one of the leading Israel tourist attractions, the Dead Sea scrolls is here for the world to see the oldest of all biblical scripts.

You can reach Masada from Tel Aviv as well as from Jerusalem as a day trip. You can of course extend your stay and soak in the natural goodness of the Dead Sea. You can float about in the sea which abounds in rich minerals or soak in the therapeutic mud and sulphur baths in the spas along the shore. What is rare for the rest of the world comes naturally to the place and makes Masada tours more of a glorious experience.

Israel tourist attractions - Masada

To reach Masada you descend all the way down to the Judean Desert. And before you further descend to the lowest point of the Earth (the Dead Sea is located at 400m below the actual sea level) you will have the opportunity to pass by and visit the fabled inn of the Good Samaritan. This famous inn is a 19th century Turkish building which is home to one of the largest museums of Mosaic work of the world. And it is also home to the faithful belief that this here the actual Good Samaritan of the Bible worked his kind magic making it rich in both art and history. The displays include archaeological artifacts and mosaics from Jewish and Samaritan synagogues as well as from Christian churches, making the museum a must-visit site in the list of Israel tourist attractions. 

Planning a vacation in Israel is like packing up your desire for the deep history and spiritualism of the country. And Masada tours offer one of the finest examples of those. Here you will find the famous fortress, the 2000-year old palace which was built by King Herod, where the later Jews rebelled against the tyranny of Rome and then martyred themselves rather than give into the ignominy of slavery. It has inspired many generations of travelers filling them with awe at their brave deed making Masada a UNESCO world heritage site. 

Masada tours also include a nature hike to the Ein Gedi, a national park for endangered animals which also boasts of several ancient sites and refreshing and beautiful pools. When you leave the Judean desert for Jerusalem you will get a splendid view of the Old Roman Road and Jericho.

Masada Tours

There are lots of things to do in Israel and you need do a thorough research and plan your vacation in Israel well if you want to savor every mile of this beautiful culture packed country. But, no trip in Israel is complete without a touch of Masada tours. The site of the infamous siege and the gory rebel suicides, Masada has been a part of Israeli history from time immemorial. Typical Masada tours include a journey down the stark beauty of the Judean Desert and a visit to the inn of the Good Samaritan, one of the world’s largest Mosaic museums. The main attraction is the 2000-year old palace built by King Herod which later became the site for Jewish defiance of the Roman rule and the subsequent mass suicide.

Once you have seen and felt the magic of the place you can conclude your Masada tour with a therapeutic treatment with the natural Dead Sea mud and salt at the leading spas.

A vacation in Israel is multifaceted with the newer and modern art and culture influence of Tel Aviv to the ancient and traditional feel of Jerusalem and Masada. You will find that there are numerous things to do in Israel including adventure sports and holy land pilgrimage. This diversity is a part of the land’s history, its unique geographical location which encompasses both land and sea boundaries.

The wanderlust in you looks for adventure every time you travel to newer lands and your Israel adventure will be an equally unique experience. Israel is the Promised Land mentioned as early as Biblical times and it has also been marked with equal stress and strife in modern times. Yet, every time it has risen to the occasion and shown the world the greatness and glory of its heritage. It is perhaps one the very few countries that draw people for religion and adventure with equal zest.

Therefore, when you plan your vacation in Israel you need to keep these diversities in mind. Plan your tours around the adventurous activities like hang-gliding & paragliding, rafting and kayaking, with camel and jeep tours, water and snow skiing, as well as skydiving. In between these you can sate the history buff in you by visiting the old ruins and archaeological sites, the Dead Se scrolls. And if you are looking for spiritual things to do in Israel then a Holy Land tour should be in your agenda. You can retrace the steps of Jesus’s life from Bethlehem to Nazareth; feel the room of the Last Supper and Christ’s sacrifice and pain in the Crucifixion site.