Traveling from Jerusalem to The Dead Sea and Masada can be done a few ways depending on your budget and preferences. The Dead Sea and Masada are two of the …

Herodium, or Herodion, is the archeological site and remains of Herod’s summer palace, fortress, monument, burial ground, and district capital. It is located in the Judean Desert just outside of …

The Masada Museum features 500 artifacts that were discovered during the archeological digs Masada in the Judean Desert between 1963 and 1965. The artifacts are displayed in illuminated showcases over …

Masada Campsite West is located inside the Masada National Park near Mount Masada in the Judean Desert. Here, you can bring your own private tents and trailers or rent rent …

Whenever friends come in to Jerusalem and don’t know the city, I bring them to my “must see in Jerusalem” sites. Jerusalem is my favorite city in Israel and maybe …

The Masada Snake Path is the name of the path that climbs up to Masada from the east and is one of the most iconic hikes in Israel. The path …

The Judean Desert is one of the world’s smallest, yet most unique desert regions. Throughout history, the Judean Desert has been an important, and well documented place. For example, it …

The Dead Sea is the lowest place on earth and is ten times saltier than that of the ocean which allows you to float in it. The Romans were the …

Masada National Park is is an ancient fortification, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and a symbol of the struggle for freedom. Masada is a poignant symbol of the continuing human …

The Templars’ Tunnel runs for beneath Old Acre 150 meters. Construction in the 12th century, it was hidden for 500 years, until rediscovered in 1994. The tunnels were a passageway …