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'THE FORTRESS OF MASADA AND THE DEAD SEA': Excursion in Haifa

This excursion will take you from the port of Haifa to Masada, which is still a symbol of Jewish national identity today despite the forced emigration that the Jews have suffered over the millennia since the diaspora of 66 BC. Following arrival at Masada, a short cable car ride will take you to the top of the mountain from which you can admire a breathtakingly beautiful view over the surrounding rocky desert and the Dead Sea. Your guide will take you to the top of the mountain, where you will be able to visit the ruins of the ancient fortress built by Herod the Great in 42 BC as a potential refuge in the case of the revolt of the Jews or riots incited by Mark Antony and Cleopatra. In 73 BC, following the fall of Jerusalem, more than 960 Jews, including soldiers, women and children, barricaded themselves inside the fortress to protect themselves from attack by the Roman army. When the Romans stormed the fortress the Jews preferred mass suicide to slavery. After this fascinating and dramatic lesson in history you can enjoy the relaxing and magical salty waters of the Dead Sea, which formed over 2 million years ago in a depression 400 metres below sea level. You will have the chance to relax and refresh yourself with a delicious cold buffet in a modern hotel before enjoying the unique experience of floating in the therapeutic waters of the Dead Sea.
When would you like to leave? June 2013 - July 2013 - August 2013 - October 2013 - November 2013 - January 2014
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Adult € 124.00
Child (4-14 old) € 86.80
Length 12 1/2 hours approximately
Level Moderate Moderate
Type Sightseeing Sightseeing
Cultural Cultural
Good for shopping Good for shopping
Recommended for families Recommended for families
Meal included Meal included
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Please note: comfortable hiking shoes are recommended for visiting the fortress. Don’t forget to bring your swimming costume (beach towels will be provided by the hotel). The salt concentration of the Dead Sea could cause your swimming costume to fade. A maximum time of 20 minutes is allowed for bathing in the Dead Sea. Maximum recommended time for direct exposure to the sun is 15/20 minutes. The tour is not recommended for guests who suffer from low blood pressure or heart problems. Order of the walking and bus tours may be reversed. Lunch time can vary according to the visites. The journey in the bus is 3 hours ca
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