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Israel Package Tours

Christian Jerusalem and Masada 3 Day Tour

3 days
Pickup: Tel Aviv, Jerusalem
4.4/5 company rating on TourRadar

Duration3 days
Starts07:15 AM, hotel pickup
GuideEnglish
Group sizeUp to 45 travelers
CancellationNon-refundable: this tour includes pre-paid hotel nights.

Overview

Desert drama and holy ground come together on this Christian Jerusalem and Masada tour, three fully guided days that start at the lowest point on Earth. You ride up to Herod's fortress at Masada and float in the Dead Sea, then spend two days in Jerusalem. There you walk the Via Dolorosa, visit the Church of the Holy Sepulchre and Yad Vashem, and follow Jesus from the Mount of Olives to the Old City.

Day 1 drops through the Judean Desert to Masada, passes Ein Gedi and Qumran, and ends with a float in the Dead Sea. Day 2 opens on the Mount of Olives, crosses the Old City to the Cardo, the Western Wall and the Holy Sepulchre, and closes at Yad Vashem. Day 3 follows the Gospel story through the Chapel of the Ascension, Dominus Flevit, Gethsemane, the Pools of Bethesda and the Lithostrotos.

This Christian Jerusalem and Masada tour suits pilgrims, families with older kids and first-time visitors who want the big sights with real context. Starting in the desert gives you an easy first day, and two full days in Jerusalem mean you see both the Old City and the Gospel sites without rushing. Your licensed guide handles the timing, the checkpoints and the stories.

Pickup is from your hotel in Tel Aviv (around 07:15) or Jerusalem (around 08:30), with drop-off at your hotel at the end of day 3. Two nights in tourist class hotels with breakfast are included, confirmed on your voucher, and you can choose a double, triple or single room. The booking form shows the exact per person price, and because the hotel nights are pre-paid, the Christian Jerusalem and Masada tour is non-refundable. Prefer a shorter trip? See the Jerusalem, Masada and Dead Sea 2 day tour or the one-day Christian Jerusalem tour, or compare more 3 to 5 day Israel tours. Choose an open date on the calendar and book your seats today.

Highlights

Three fully guided days with a licensed English-speaking guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off in Tel Aviv or Jerusalem
Masada, Herod's fortress high above the Dead Sea
Float in the mineral-rich Dead Sea
The Western Wall, the Byzantine Cardo and the Via Dolorosa
Church of the Holy Sepulchre and a visit to Yad Vashem
Mount of Olives, Gethsemane and the Pools of Bethesda
Entrance fees included at every site except Masada
Two nights in tourist class hotels with breakfast

Itinerary & route

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Numbers match the itinerary below. Solid lines are walking legs, dashed lines are drives. Map is for orientation only.

Day 1Masada and the Dead Sea
1

07:15 AMHotel pickup in Tel Aviv or Jerusalem
The air-conditioned vehicle collects you from your Tel Aviv hotel at around 07:15, or from your Jerusalem hotel at around 08:30. Pickups can start 30 to 60 minutes earlier, and we send your exact time the day before. Your first destination is the desert, for a day at Masada and the Dead Sea.
2

MorningDown through the Judean Desert
Leaving the hills behind, you head east into the desert. The road drops through the Judean Desert past the Inn of the Good Samaritan to the marker that shows sea level, with ancient Jericho visible in the distance. Soon the white, salt-crusted shore of the Dead Sea comes into view.
3

Late morningMasada fortress by cable car
Ride the cable car to the summit of UNESCO-listed Masada, the cliff-top fortress where King Herod built palaces, a bathhouse, storerooms and huge water cisterns. Your guide tells the story of the Jewish rebels who held out here against Rome until 73 CE, and you can still see the Roman siege ramp below. The national park entrance with the cable car ticket is paid on the day and is not part of the package price.
4

AfternoonPast Ein Gedi and Qumran
Driving north along the shore, you pass the green oasis of Ein Gedi, where young David hid from King Saul. Further on rise the cliffs of Qumran, where the 2,000-year-old Dead Sea Scrolls were found in hillside caves.
5

Late afternoonFloat in the Dead Sea
End the day on a beach at the Dead Sea, the lowest point on Earth. The water is so salty that you float without effort, even if you cannot swim. Keep the water away from your eyes and rinse off well afterward.
EveningOvernight at your tourist class hotel
Check in to your tourist class hotel, which is named on your booking voucher. The evening is yours for dinner on your own or an early night. Breakfast is served before day 2 begins.
Day 2Jerusalem Old and New
6

MorningMount of Olives panorama
After breakfast, you are picked up from your hotel. From the lookout above the old Jewish cemetery on the Mount of Olives, the Old City and the Temple Mount fill the view, where Solomon's Temple and the Second Temple once stood. Below you lie the Garden of Gethsemane, the Church of All Nations and the ancient tombs of the Kidron Valley.
7

Late morningZion Gate, the Cardo and the Western Wall
Enter the UNESCO-listed Old City through Zion Gate and walk through the Armenian Quarter into the Jewish Quarter. You stroll the 1,500-year-old Byzantine Cardo, where restored Crusader-era shops now house modern stores. Then you stand at the Western Wall, the Herodian retaining wall where Jews have prayed since the Temple fell in 70 CE.
8

AfternoonVia Dolorosa and the Church of the Holy Sepulchre
Follow the Via Dolorosa, the Way of the Cross walked by pilgrims from all over the world. It leads to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, built over the traditional sites of the crucifixion and the tomb of Jesus. Your guide explains how the Crusaders rebuilt the damaged Byzantine church while keeping much of the original.
9

Late afternoonJaffa Gate, modern Jerusalem and Yad Vashem
Leave the Old City through the market and Jaffa Gate for a short drive through the new city. The day ends at Yad Vashem, Israel's Holocaust memorial, which documents the destruction of Europe's Jewish communities and honors the Righteous Among the Nations. Children under 10 are not admitted to the museum, and on Fridays the order of the day may change because the site closes early.
EveningOvernight at your tourist class hotel
Check in to your tourist class hotel, which is named on your booking voucher. The evening is yours for dinner on your own or an early night. Breakfast is served before day 3 begins.
Day 3In the Footsteps of Jesus
10

MorningChapel of the Ascension and the Pater Noster church
After breakfast and hotel pickup, you return to the Mount of Olives. At the summit, the small Chapel of the Ascension holds a rock that tradition says bears the last footprint of Jesus. Nearby, the Pater Noster church marks where he taught the Lord's Prayer, now written on tiles in more than 100 languages.
11

Mid-morningDominus Flevit and the Garden of Gethsemane
Walk down the steep lane to Dominus Flevit, the teardrop-shaped chapel where Jesus wept over Jerusalem, with the Old City framed in its altar window. Lower down, the ancient olive trees of Gethsemane surround the Church of All Nations, where Jesus prayed on the night of his arrest.
12

MiddayLions' Gate, the Pools of Bethesda and St. Anne's Church
Cross the Kidron Valley and enter the Old City through Lions' Gate. You see the excavated Pools of Bethesda from the Gospel of John and the Crusader Church of St. Anne, built over the grotto honored as the birthplace of Mary.
13

AfternoonThe Lithostrotos and the Way of the Cross
Beneath the Convent of the Sisters of Zion you explore a Second Temple era water cistern and the Lithostrotos, Roman paving stones linked to the trial of Jesus before Pontius Pilate. From here you set off along the Way of the Cross, retracing the route toward Golgotha.
14

EveningDrop-off at your hotel in Tel Aviv or Jerusalem
The tour wraps up and the air-conditioned vehicle drives you back. You are dropped off at your hotel in Tel Aviv or Jerusalem, with the desert and the Holy City behind you.

What's included

Included

Hotel pickup and drop-off in Tel Aviv or Jerusalem
Professional licensed English-speaking guide on all three days
Air-conditioned vehicle
2 nights in tourist class hotels
Breakfast on days 2 and 3
Entrance fees to all sites on the itinerary, except Masada

Not included

Masada National Park entrance with the round-trip cable car: about $32 per person, paid on the day
Lunches and dinners
Drinks and snacks
Tips for the guide and driver
Optional Dead Sea spa treatments
Personal expenses and travel insurance

Pickup & meeting point

Tel AvivFrom $495 per adult
JerusalemFrom $495 per adult

You choose your pickup city when you book. We confirm the exact pickup time and place by email or WhatsApp the day before the tour.

Tour ends with: Drop-off at your hotel in Tel Aviv or Jerusalem

Know before you go

Pickup and Start Time

Pickup on day 1 is from your hotel in Tel Aviv at around 07:15 or from your hotel in Jerusalem at around 08:30. Pickups can start 30 to 60 minutes earlier, and we confirm the exact time the day before. On days 2 and 3 you are collected from your hotel after breakfast, and day 3 ends with drop-off at your hotel in Tel Aviv or Jerusalem. The tour runs six days a week (no Saturday departures), so check the calendar for open dates.

Accommodation

Two nights in tourist class hotels with breakfast. The hotel names and locations are confirmed on your booking voucher. Pack a small overnight bag, since luggage space in the vehicle is limited.

Rooms and Prices

Prices are per person and depend on room type: double room (2 or more travelers), triple room (3 or more travelers) or single room (solo travelers or anyone who wants their own room). Children pay the same per person rate. The booking form shows the exact price for your date, room type and pickup city. The Masada entrance with the cable car is paid separately on the day.

What to Bring

Valid passport (carry it every day)
Comfortable closed walking shoes
Hat, sunscreen and a refillable water bottle
Light scarf or shawl for churches
Swimsuit, towel and water shoes for the Dead Sea
Overnight bag and personal items
Cash or a card for meals, extras and tips

Dress Code

Knees and shoulders must be covered for men and women at churches, the Western Wall and some museums. Shorts are not allowed at these sites, and visitors who are not dressed modestly may be refused entry.

Physical Requirements

Day 1 has light walking but Masada is hot and exposed. Days 2 and 3 involve moderate walking over uneven stone streets, slopes and steps, including a steep descent on the Mount of Olives. A normal level of fitness is enough.

Age and Children

Not suitable for children under 4. Children under 10 are not admitted to the Yad Vashem museum. Children pay the same per person price as adults.

Language

All three days are guided in English by a professional licensed guide. This is a shared group tour, not a private tour.

Cancellation Policy

Non-refundable, because the package includes pre-paid hotel nights. Date changes may be possible on request, subject to availability, so please contact us as early as you can.

Cancellation policy

When you cancel	Cancellation fee
Any time after booking, or no-show	100% fee (no refund)

This tour includes flights or accommodation that are booked for you as soon as you book, so it is non-refundable, including no-shows. Border and visa fees are also non-refundable once paid. We strongly recommend travel insurance that covers trip cancellation. If we cancel or materially change the tour, you can choose an alternative date, a credit or a full refund. Read the booking terms.

Frequently asked questions

What does the Christian Jerusalem and Masada tour price include?

The price covers hotel pickup and drop-off in Tel Aviv or Jerusalem, a licensed English-speaking guide for all three days, an air-conditioned vehicle, two nights in tourist class hotels and breakfast on days 2 and 3, plus entrance fees to the sites on the itinerary except Masada. You pay per person, and the rate depends on your room: a double room for 2 or more travelers, a triple room for 3 or more, or a single room if you travel solo or want your own room. Children pay the same per person rate as adults. The booking form shows the exact price for your date, room type and pickup city. One extra to plan for: the Masada National Park entrance with the round-trip cable car is not included and costs about $32 per person, paid on the day.

What time is pickup, and from which cities?

Choose Tel Aviv or Jerusalem when you book. Pickup from Tel Aviv hotels is usually around 07:15 and from Jerusalem hotels around 08:30. Pickups can start 30 to 60 minutes earlier, and we confirm your exact time the day before. On days 2 and 3 you are collected from your hotel after breakfast.

Where do I stay, and which meals are included?

You spend two nights in tourist class hotels, and the hotel names and locations are confirmed on your booking voucher. Breakfast is included on days 2 and 3. Lunches, dinners and drinks are not included, so bring cash or a card for meals during the day and in the evening.

Can I cancel or change my date?

This package is non-refundable because the hotel nights are paid in advance as soon as you book. If your plans change, please contact us. We may be able to move you to another date, subject to availability.

Which days does the tour depart?

The tour departs six days a week (no Saturday departures), and open dates currently start around the new year, so check the calendar.

Do I need my passport, and is there a dress code?

Yes. Carry a valid passport on all three days, since you may be asked for it at checkpoints. Churches and the Western Wall require modest dress, so men and women should cover knees and shoulders. Shorts are not allowed at these sites.

Can I swim in the Dead Sea if I am not a strong swimmer?

Yes. The water is so salty that everyone floats, even people who cannot swim. Keep the water out of your eyes, avoid shaving the day before, and rinse off well after your float.

How much walking should I expect?

Days 2 and 3 involve moderate walking on uneven stone streets, slopes and steps, including a steep walk down the Mount of Olives. Day 1 is lighter on foot, but Masada is hot and exposed, so drink plenty of water.

Can children join the tour?

This tour is not suitable for children under 4, and children pay the same per person rate as adults. Yad Vashem does not admit children under 10 to the museum, so please contact us before booking if you travel with younger kids.

What should I pack for the desert and Jerusalem?

Bring your passport, comfortable closed shoes, a hat, sunscreen and a refillable water bottle. Pack a light scarf or shawl for church visits, a small overnight bag and some cash for meals and tips. For the Dead Sea, add a swimsuit, a towel and water shoes.

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