The 11 Morning Tours in Israel That Earn Their Price

1.From Jerusalem: Masada at Sunrise, Ein Gedi & Dead Sea Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 245 reviews · 10 hours · from $106Our pick

Leave Jerusalem before dawn for Masada’s Snake Path and a sunrise over the Judean Desert. Explore the fortress, visit Ein Gedi or its current alternative, then float in the Dead Sea. This self-guided English-language tour includes transport and beach entry, but not park fees, food, or a towel.

“All in all a great tour with a reliable tour guide and a good price-performance ratio. Highlights were of course the sunrise at Masada and Ein Gedi with it's animals and the waterfal. Things to mind: - The climb at Masada is really exhausting. The cable car starts at 8am,, so you have to walk. If your old or not that sporty, it is possible, that you are not in time in Masada for the sunrise. - We don't know why everybody's talking about the dead sea and how wonderful it is. You feel like a dead fish in (too) salty, oily, nearly boiling water. If you make the mistake…”

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2.From Tel Aviv: Masada Sunrise, Ein Gedi and Dead Sea Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 192 reviews · 12 hours · from $99

Leave Tel Aviv at 2:00 AM for a sunrise hike at Masada, then visit Ein Gedi’s oasis and float in the Dead Sea. An English-speaking guide leads the day, with transport included. Expect a demanding early climb, extra entrance fees, and about 90 minutes at the beach.

“I have really enjoyed the cites, but I think that we were not given enough time at masada and ein gedi. I would also recommend to go to those places by yourself. Or, if you prefer going with a group, then get a guided tour.”

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3.Day Trip: Masada Sunrise, Ein Gedi, and Dead Sea from Tel Aviv

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 116 reviews · from $99

Leave Tel Aviv at 2 a.m. for Masada’s sunrise hike, then explore Ein Gedi’s waterfalls and pools before floating in the Dead Sea. You get air-conditioned transport, central pickup, and a private beach stop. The hike is demanding, and Ein Gedi time is brief, so plan for a fast-paced day.

“The Masada sunrise was worth leaving at 2am for and a certain level of fitness is required to ascend it in time. There was not enough time to explore Ein Gedi however and, while the Dead Sea experience was a joy, less time spent there and mRead more”

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4.Dead Sea, Masada at Sunrise and Ein Gedi Tour from Jerusalem

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 98 reviews · from $90

Leave Jerusalem before dawn in an air-conditioned minivan for Masada, Ein Gedi, and the Dead Sea. You’ll see Masada’s desert sunrise, explore Herod’s ruins, hike to Ein Gedi’s pools, and float in mineral-rich water. The tour is self-guided, with printed materials and a beach entrance included.

“Be prepared to climb in the darkness. Wear appropriate shoes and bring drinks, a snack, and maybe a small flashlight wouldn't be so bad.”

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5.From Tel Aviv: Masada at Sunrise, Ein Gedi and Dead Sea Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 84 reviews · 12 hours · from $116

Leave Tel Aviv before dawn for Masada’s Snake Path and a sunrise over the Dead Sea. Then visit Ein Gedi, subject to flood-related closure, before floating in the Dead Sea. Expect a self-guided English-language day with air-conditioned transport, extra park fees, and a demanding hike.

“great value for money. the bus was very comfortable and the driver very knowledgeable.”

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6.Masada Sunrise Ein Gedi and Dead Sea Tour from Jerusalem

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 69 reviews · from $89

Start before dawn at Jerusalem’s David Citadel Hotel and hike Masada’s Snake Path for sunrise. Explore the fortress, walk through Ein Gedi’s waterfalls and wadis, then float at a private Dead Sea beach. This is an independent, time-efficient tour with a driver, not always a fully guided sightseeing visit.

“The actual sites were amazing and well worth a visit. However this tour guide/company made the experience far worse. first, the bus was full of bothersome flies and was sweating hot. 2nd, they charges us at the beginning for all three sites thRead more”

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7.From Jerusalem: Masada Sunrise, Ein Gedi & Dead Sea Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 67 reviews · 1 day · from $89

Leave Jerusalem at 3:00 AM for a sunrise hike at Masada, then walk through Ein Gedi Oasis and float at a private Dead Sea beach. An English-speaking guide leads the day, with Ronni praised for clear organization. Bring cash for entry fees and a towel.

“Guida professionale, preparata e attenta, aver visitato le località anche grazie a questo tipo di guida mi ha permesso di goderne al meglio.”

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8.Morning Private Tour to Discover Jerusalem

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 50 reviews Top rated

Start at Jaffa Gate at 9:30 am with a private guide, then walk through Jerusalem’s Armenian, Jewish, Muslim, and Christian quarters. Visit the Western Wall, Via Dolorosa, Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Christ Church, and the souk, with time for coffee and conversation.

“Natalie is wonderful- knowledgeable, interesting and fun. Thank you what a fabulous day in Jerusalem.”

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9.Dead Sea, Masada at Sunrise and Ein Gedi Tour from Tel Aviv

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 35 reviews · from $98

Leave Tel Aviv before dawn with a driver in an air-conditioned vehicle, climb Masada for sunrise, walk among Ein Gedi’s springs and waterfalls, then float in the Dead Sea. This self-guided day trip suits independent visitors who want transport between three hard-to-reach sites.

“Amazing. Tour kicked off on time and our guide/driver was just wonderful, friendly, insightful and patient. Noting this is pretty much a self guided tour with a driver for the full day. We had a wonderful time! Suitable for groups, couples and solo travelers.”

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10.Old City Morning Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 25 reviews · 3 hours · from $39Best value

Start at 7:45 AM outside the David Citadel Hotel and walk into Jerusalem’s Old City with an English-speaking guide. You’ll see all four quarters, the Western Wall, part of Via Dolorosa, and the Church of the Holy Sepulchre before finishing at Jaffa Gate. Guides have included Hanoch, Oded, and Inbar.

“Fantastisch! Onze gids Inbar wist heel veel interessants te vertellen en was zeer goed te verstaan. Geen vraag was haar te veel. Ze was top!”

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11.3-Hour Private Morning Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews

Start at 6 a.m. with guide Michael and your private group of up to four. Ride Tel Aviv’s seafront promenade, HaYarkon Park, and Old Jaffa Port in three hours. Bikes and helmets are included, and a cafe stop can be added if you need breakfast.

“Michael is an amazing tour guide and a beautiful human overall! Will definitely recommend him to all my friends and family! He showed us the lush beauty of Tel Aviv with such an ease and grace! We fell in love with the city so much - all bc of Michael and his wonderful tour! Definitely worth of getting up easily for this wonderful bike city tour at 6am!”

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