Srart our day at Massada. Here, on top of this steep cliff, overlooking the Dead Sea, King Herod the Great built a magnificent fortress in the middle of the desert. This fortress became the last refuge for some Jewish rebels, who fought here a heroic war against the Romans – a war that made Massada to a national symbol for the modern State of Israel. We climb the mountain with cable-car, visit its archaeological remains, and hear about its past. Then head for one of the beaches of the Dead Sea, where we have the opportunity to float (not swim!) in its unique waters, that contain an unusual amount of healthy minerals taking a memorable dip in its salty, buoyant and healing waters and purchasing the famous Ahava natural cosmetics. Finally you will stop at Qumran, perhaps home of the Essenes, and see where many of the Dead Sea Scrolls were discovered. If time permits Visit Ein Gedi nature reserve with fresh water springs |
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