Masada

Local nameמצדה
LocationIsrael

This place is known as the infamous site of a mass suicide of 960 people who, during First Jewish–Roman War, decided to commit suicide rather than to surrender to the Romans. This fortification offers not only insights into its dark and rich history but also breathtaking views of the surrounding area - sunsets are especially spectacular.

You can visit the visitor center and a museum that will inform you about the history of this fort. Twice a week, you can also witness a majestic light and sound show here.

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From Jerusalem: Masada and Dead Sea Tour from 111 USD
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Opening hours

Summer:
Sat - Thu: 8 am - 5 pm
Fri and Holiday Eves: 8 am - 4 pm

Winter:
Sat - Thu: 8 am - 4 pm
Fri and Holiday Eves: 8 am - 3 pm

Yom Kippur: 8 am - noon

Last entry: an hour before closing.

Masada Sound & Light Show
Mar - Aug:
Tue, Thu: 9 pm

Sep - Oct:
Tue, Thu: 8 pm

Admission

Cable car one way
Adult: NIS 29
Child: NIS 15

Cable car round trip
Adult: NIS 47
Child: NIS 29

Masada Sound & Light Show
Adult: NIS 41
Child: NIS 34

More information and contact

Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Masada

Info https://www.touristisrael.com/masada-dead-sea/848/

Unesco website http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/1040

Phone +972 8 658 4207

Address Masada, Tamar Regional Council, Israel

Coordinates 31°18'55.652" N 35°21'13.267" E

Tours and activities: Masada

From Jerusalem: Masada and Dead Sea Tour

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from 111 USD

From Jerusalem: Masada, Ein Gedi, and Dead Sea Day Tour

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