Sightseeing Tours in Around Jerusalem and the Dead Sea

Bus tours are convenient for this area; they pick you up and return you to your hotel in Jerusalem. Egged Tours and United Tours offer full-day tours of Masada, the Dead Sea, and Ein Gedi. Tours depart daily and cost about $70 per person from Jerusalem. For a private guided tour, try Jerusalem-based Eshcolot Tours.

Tour Information

Egged Tours (03/694-8888 or *2800. www.egged.co.il/eng). Eshcolot Tours (36 Keren Hayesod St., Talbieh, Jerusalem. 02/563-5555). United Tours (02/625-2187. www.unitedtours.co.il).