{"id":11514,"date":"2026-01-10T15:09:46","date_gmt":"2026-01-10T15:09:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/booking-tours.com\/?post_type=tf_tours&#038;p=11514"},"modified":"2026-10-30T23:17:49","modified_gmt":"2026-10-30T23:17:49","slug":"excursion-massada-mer-morte-depuis-tel-aviv","status":"publish","type":"tf_tours","link":"https:\/\/booking-tours.com\/fr\/tours\/masada-dead-sea-tour-from-tel-aviv\/","title":{"rendered":"Excursion Massada mer Morte"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-1 wp-block-paragraph\">Cette excursion <strong>excursion Massada et mer Morte<\/strong> combines two of Israel&#8217;s most iconic experiences in one unforgettable day. Ascend by cable car to Herod&#8217;s ancient fortress perched atop a desert cliff, then descend to the lowest point on Earth to float effortlessly in the mineral-rich Dead Sea. With hotel pickup from Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, or Herzliya, this is the essential day trip for anyone visiting Israel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-2 wp-block-paragraph\">The journey itself is part of the adventure. You&#8217;ll travel through the Judean Desert wilderness, pass the ancient city of Jericho, and cross the &#8220;sea level&#8221; marker as you descend 400 meters below sea level to a landscape unlike anywhere else on Earth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-3\">Ce qui rend cette excursion Massada mer Morte inoubliable<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-4 wp-block-paragraph\">Notre <strong>excursion Massada mer Morte depuis Tel-Aviv<\/strong> isn&#8217;t just sightseeing. It&#8217;s a journey through 2,000 years of dramatic history, followed by one of nature&#8217;s most unique experiences. You&#8217;ll stand where Jewish rebels made their last stand against Rome, then float in waters so mineral-dense that sinking is physically impossible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-5 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Points forts de l'excursion\u00a0:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-6\">Route panoramique \u00e0 travers le d\u00e9sert de Jud\u00e9e<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-7\">Passage devant l'auberge du Bon Samaritain (Luc 10,29-37)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-8\">View of ancient Jericho, one of the world&#8217;s oldest cities<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-9\">Mont\u00e9e en t\u00e9l\u00e9ph\u00e9rique jusqu'\u00e0 Massada (ascension facultative par le chemin du Serpent)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-10\">Explore Herod&#8217;s palace complex and Roman siege remains<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-11\">D\u00e9couverte de l'histoire des 960 z\u00e9lotes juifs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-12\">Passage pr\u00e8s des grottes de Qumr\u00e2n, o\u00f9 les manuscrits de la mer Morte ont \u00e9t\u00e9 d\u00e9couverts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-13\">Flottaison et d\u00e9tente sur la plage d'un complexe h\u00f4telier de la mer Morte<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-14\">Soin \u00e0 la boue min\u00e9rale naturelle inclus<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-15\">\u00c0 qui s'adresse cette excursion Massada mer Morte\u00a0?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-16 wp-block-paragraph\">Cette excursion <strong>Cette excursion d'une journ\u00e9e \u00e0 Massada et \u00e0 la mer Morte<\/strong> est id\u00e9ale pour\u00a0:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-medium-font-size\">\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-17\"><strong>Les passionn\u00e9s d'histoire<\/strong> fascin\u00e9s par les civilisations antiques et les r\u00e9cits dramatiques<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-18\"><strong>Ceux qui visitent Isra\u00ebl pour la premi\u00e8re fois<\/strong> et veulent voir les sites embl\u00e9matiques sans perdre de temps<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-19\"><strong>Les amateurs de bien-\u00eatre<\/strong> int\u00e9ress\u00e9s par les min\u00e9raux de la mer Morte et la flottaison th\u00e9rapeutique<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-20\"><strong>Les photographes<\/strong> qui veulent capturer les paysages d\u00e9sertiques et les ruines antiques<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-21\"><strong>Les familles avec des enfants plus grands<\/strong> (l'histoire et l'exp\u00e9rience captivent tous les \u00e2ges)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-22\"><strong>Les voyageurs actifs<\/strong> qui souhaitent pouvoir faire \u00e0 pied le chemin du Serpent<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-23 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Condition physique\u00a0:<\/strong> Facile \u00e0 mod\u00e9r\u00e9e. Le t\u00e9l\u00e9ph\u00e9rique \u00e9vite la mont\u00e9e. \u00c0 Massada, la marche se fait sur un terrain irr\u00e9gulier, avec quelques escaliers. Flotter dans la mer Morte ne demande aucune condition physique.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-24\">Informations pratiques<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>D\u00e9tail<\/th><th>Information<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Dur\u00e9e<\/td><td>9 \u00e0 11 heures au total<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>D\u00e9part<\/td><td>Tous les jours (sauf le 1er avril et les 11, 20 et 21 septembre 2026)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Taille du groupe<\/td><td>Petit groupe, 25 personnes maximum<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Langues<\/td><td>Anglais + espagnol\/fran\u00e7ais\/allemand (selon le jour)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Entr\u00e9e \u00e0 Massada + t\u00e9l\u00e9ph\u00e9rique<\/td><td>En suppl\u00e9ment, environ 32\u00a0$ par personne<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Entr\u00e9e \u00e0 la mer Morte<\/td><td>Incluse dans l'excursion<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-25\">R\u00e9servez votre excursion Massada mer Morte<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-26 wp-block-paragraph\">Flottez dans des eaux o\u00f9 rien ne coule. 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When the Romans finally breached the walls, they found the defenders had chosen death over slavery. 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In 1947, a Bedouin shepherd found clay jars containing scrolls that had been hidden for 2,000 years, including the oldest known biblical manuscripts.<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">Your guide will point out the caves visible in the cliff face and explain how the Essene community lived and worked here, preserving texts that would reshape biblical scholarship.<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"><strong>External Resource:<\/strong> <a class=\"underline underline underline-offset-2 decoration-1 decoration-current\/40 hover:decoration-current focus:decoration-current\" href=\"https:\/\/www.imj.org.il\/en\/wings\/shrine-book\">Israel Museum - Dead Sea Scrolls<\/a><\/p>","image":"","gallery_image":"","loacation":"","altitude":"","valuetype":"Meter","loacation-latitude":"","loacation-longitude":""},"4":{"time":"(12:30\u201315:30)","title":"Apr\u00e8s-midi\u00a0: flottaison dans la mer Morte","duration":"3","timetype":"Hour","desc":"<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">The second half of your <strong>Masada Dead Sea tour from Tel Aviv<\/strong> delivers a completely different experience. At 430 meters below sea level, the Dead Sea is the lowest point on Earth, and its waters are almost ten times saltier than the ocean.<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"><strong>What to Expect:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"><strong>The Float<\/strong> \u2013 You've seen the photos. Now experience it yourself. The mineral density makes sinking physically impossible. Lean back, lift your feet, and float effortlessly while reading a newspaper (we recommend waterproof phones for photos instead).<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"><strong>Mineral Mud<\/strong> \u2013 The black mud along the shore is rich in minerals that have drawn visitors seeking therapeutic benefits since Cleopatra's time. Slather it on, let it dry in the sun, then rinse in the sea for skin that feels remarkably smooth.<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"><strong>Beach Facilities<\/strong> \u2013 The beach includes changing rooms, showers (essential for rinsing the salt), restrooms, and typically a caf\u00e9. Bring your own towel and swimsuit.<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"><strong>Important Tips:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1.5 [li_&amp;]:gap-1.5 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-2 pl-8 mb-3\">\r\n \t<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Don't shave 24 hours before (the salt stings)<\/li>\r\n \t<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Keep water away from eyes (extremely painful)<\/li>\r\n \t<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Don't splash others<\/li>\r\n \t<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Limit immersion to 15-20 minutes<\/li>\r\n \t<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Shower thoroughly afterward<\/li>\r\n \t<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Stay hydrated in the desert heat<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"><strong>Internal Link:<\/strong> <a class=\"underline underline underline-offset-2 decoration-1 decoration-current\/40 hover:decoration-current focus:decoration-current\" href=\"\/tours\/dead-sea-relaxation-tour\/\">Dead Sea Relaxation Tour<\/a> \u2013 More time at the beach<\/p>","image":"","gallery_image":"","loacation":"","altitude":"","valuetype":"Meter","loacation-latitude":"","loacation-longitude":""},"5":{"time":"(15:30\u201318:00)","title":"Fin d'apr\u00e8s-midi\u00a0: retour","duration":"2.5","timetype":"Hour","desc":"<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">Your <strong>Masada Dead Sea tour<\/strong> concludes with the scenic drive back through the desert, arriving at your hotel between 17:00-19:00 depending on your pickup location.<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"><strong>Internal Link:<\/strong> <a class=\"underline underline underline-offset-2 decoration-1 decoration-current\/40 hover:decoration-current focus:decoration-current\" href=\"\/tours\/bethlehem-jericho-tour\/\">Bethlehem &amp; Jericho Tour<\/a> \u2013 Explore more of this region<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"><\/p>","image":"","gallery_image":"","loacation":"","altitude":"","valuetype":"Meter","loacation-latitude":"","loacation-longitude":""}},"itinerary-downloader-settings":"","itenary_download_glbal_settings":"custom","itinerary-downloader":"1","tour_pdf_downloader_section":"","itinerary-downloader-title":"Want to read it later?","itinerary-downloader-desc":"Download this tour's PDF brochure and start your planning offline.","itinerary-downloader-button":"Download Now","tour_settings":"","tour_thumbnail_height":"","tour_thumbnail_width":"","companey_info_heading":"","company_logo":"https:\/\/booking-tours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Booking-tours-4.png","company_desc":"","company_email":"","company_address":"","company_phone":"","export_heading":"","itinerary-expert":"0","expert_label":"","expert_name":"","expert_email":"","expert_phone":"","expert_logo":"","itinerary-expert-viber":"0","itinerary-expert-whatsapp":"0","tour-faq-heading":"","faq-section-title":"Frequently Asked Questions","faqs":[{"title":"\u00c0 quelle heure part l'excursion Massada et mer Morte ?","desc":"Pickup times vary by location: Herzliya 07:00, <a href=\"https:\/\/booking-tours.com\/tel-aviv\/\">Tel Aviv<\/a> 07:15, Jerusalem 08:30. Exact pickup time and location confirmed 24 hours before departure."},{"title":"Le t\u00e9l\u00e9ph\u00e9rique est-il compris dans le prix de l'excursion ?","desc":"No. Masada National Park entrance with the round-trip cable car is an extra of about $32 per person, paid on the day. You can also walk up the Snake Path. If you prefer to hike the Snake Path (approximately 45-60 minutes up), inform your guide."},{"title":"Puis-je monter par le sentier du Serpent au lieu de prendre le t\u00e9l\u00e9ph\u00e9rique ?","desc":"Yes, the ancient Snake Path is available for those wanting an early morning challenge. Most tours use the cable car to maximize time at the summit. Discuss options with your guide."},{"title":"Combien de temps reste-t-on \u00e0 la mer Morte ?","desc":"Approximately 2.5-3 hours, allowing time to float, apply mud, shower, change, and relax. This is not a rushed stop."},{"title":"Dois-je apporter une serviette ?","desc":"Yes, towels are not provided. Bring a towel you don't mind getting muddy (the mineral mud is difficult to wash out completely)."},{"title":"La mer Morte est-elle sans danger pour les enfants ?","desc":"Yes, but supervise closely. Children should not splash or submerge their heads. The high salt content makes eye contact extremely painful. Recommended for children 6+ who can follow instructions."},{"title":"Et si j'ai la peau sensible ou des coupures ?","desc":"Small cuts or recently shaved skin will sting intensely in the Dead Sea water. Avoid shaving 24 hours before. Those with eczema, psoriasis, or other skin conditions should consult their doctor, though many find the minerals beneficial."},{"title":"L'excursion convient-elle aux seniors ?","desc":"Yes, the cable car eliminates climbing, and floating in the Dead Sea is effortless. Walking at Masada involves some uneven terrain and stairs but is manageable at a relaxed pace. Seniors in reasonable health will enjoy this tour."},{"title":"Dans quelles langues l'excursion est-elle propos\u00e9e ?","desc":"All tours include English. Depending on the day, a second language may be offered (Spanish, French, or German). Check your specific date at booking."},{"title":"Que se passe-t-il s'il pleut ?","desc":"Tours operate in all weather conditions. Rain is rare in this desert region. In the unlikely event of severe weather affecting safety, alternative arrangements will be made."},{"title":"Puis-je r\u00e9server une excursion priv\u00e9e Massada et mer Morte ?","desc":"Yes, private tours are available for families, couples, or groups wanting flexibility with timing, pace, and itinerary. Contact us via WhatsApp for private tour pricing."},{"title":"Quelle est la politique d'annulation ?","desc":"<p>Free cancellation if you let us know at least 36 hours before the tour start time. If you cancel the day before the tour, a 25% cancellation fee applies. Cancellations on the day of the tour, and no-shows, are charged 100%.<\/p><p>To cancel or change your date, message us on WhatsApp at +972 8-633-8361 or email <a href=\"mailto:sales@booking-tours.com\">sales@booking-tours.com<\/a>. If we cancel or materially change the tour, you can choose another date, a credit or a full refund. Full details are in our <a href=\"https:\/\/booking-tours.com\/booking-terms\/\">booking terms<\/a>.<\/p>"},{"title":"Quelles sont les meilleures excursions d'une journ\u00e9e au d\u00e9part de Tel-Aviv ?","desc":"The most booked day tours from Tel Aviv are Jerusalem (from $75), Masada and the Dead Sea (from $115), Nazareth and the <a href=\"https:\/\/booking-tours.com\/sea-of-galilee\/\">Sea of Galilee<\/a> (from $98) and Bethlehem and Jericho (from $125). For something bigger, the Petra day tour flies you to Jordan and back the same day from $400. All Israel day tours include hotel pickup and a licensed guide."},{"title":"Quelle excursion d'une journ\u00e9e \u00e0 la mer Morte choisir pour une belle journ\u00e9e ?","desc":"Combine the Dead Sea with Masada. You ride the cable car up to Herod's desert fortress, then float in the Dead Sea with time to try the mineral mud. Our Masada and Dead Sea tour starts at $115 per adult with hotel pickup and Dead Sea beach entry included. If you only want to relax, the Dead Sea relaxation tour skips Masada."},{"title":"Quelle excursion associe Massada et la mer Morte ?","desc":"The Masada and Dead Sea tour from Booking-Tours combines both in one day, from $115 per adult with pickup in Tel Aviv, Herzliya or Jerusalem. Masada entrance with the round-trip cable car is about $32 per person, paid on the day. Private and cruise shore excursion versions are also available."},{"title":"Existe-t-il des excursions guid\u00e9es en Isra\u00ebl adapt\u00e9es aux familles ?","desc":"Yes. Families usually prefer the Masada and Dead Sea tour, the Jerusalem full day tour and the <a href=\"https:\/\/booking-tours.com\/nazareth\/\">Nazareth<\/a> and Sea of Galilee tour, all with hotel pickup and air-conditioned transport. For young children or a flexible pace, book a private tour with your own guide and vehicle."},{"title":"L'excursion Massada et mer Morte convient-elle aux voyageurs seuls ?","desc":"Yes. You join a guided group, so there is company and no single supplement on day tours. Pickup is from your hotel, and the guide handles tickets and timing. Many solo travelers combine it with the Jerusalem full day tour on another day."},{"title":"Comment comparer les excursions d'une journ\u00e9e \u00e0 la mer Morte ?","desc":"Compare four things: what the price includes, whether Masada is part of the day, pickup cities, and the cancellation rules. Some cheap trips are beach-only shuttles with no guide. Booking-Tours runs a guided Masada and Dead Sea tour from $115 with hotel pickup in Tel Aviv, Herzliya or Jerusalem and Dead Sea beach entry included. Masada entrance with the cable car is about $32 extra, paid on the day. You can cancel for free up to 36 hours before the tour, and private versions are available for families and small groups."}],"enquiry-section":"","t-enquiry-section":"1","t-enquiry-option-icon":"fa fa-question-circle-o","t-enquiry-option-title":"Have a question in mind","t-enquiry-option-content":"Looking for more info? 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