The 12 Morning Tours in Israel That Earn Their Price

1.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 sunrise over the Moab Mountains. Explore the fortress on your own, walk through Ein Gedi if open, then rest at a Dead Sea beach. The tour is self-guided, with an English-speaking driver or host, air-conditioned transport, and a moderate fitness requirement.

“Other than getting up way too early, it was a blast. However, in the desert you need to go hiking early, or else. Ein Gedi I think would be a disappointment, had it not been so hot. This tour group lets you explore, on your own, so that was nice.”

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2.Masada Sunrise, Ein Gedi and Dead Sea Tour

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

Leave Tel Aviv at 2:00 AM for Masada, where you hike up before sunrise and explore Herod’s desert fortress. Continue to Ein Gedi for waterfalls and wildlife, then spend about 90 minutes floating in the Dead Sea. English guiding, transport, and a return to Tel Aviv around 2:00 PM are included.

“I was reading the other reviews about this hard hike and sweating and I totally knew what I am going to do, but when I actually were doing it, it was sooooo hard, like I wanted to stop the hike up to the hill, but I wanted to see sunrise as well, so the conclusion is - you will sweat a lot, but it will be worth it. National park with waterfalls was nothing really special, just being in nature was nice. In hot weather would not recommend. And finally - dead sea - I loved it, floating in the water was fun and new experience, we were there for…”

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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 2am for Masada’s sunrise, then visit Ein Gedi’s waterfalls and pools before floating in the Dead Sea. The hike is moderately strenuous and entrance fees for Masada and Ein Gedi are extra. Guides such as Ofir and Zvika have been praised for keeping groups on schedule and included.

“A truly amazing trip, very exhausting but the sites you see are beautiful. 2 things to bear in mind or that could be improved. 1. You are given an hour in Ein Gedi, and it's just not enough. The waterfalls are beautiful and it takes 25 minutes Read 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 for Masada, Ein Gedi, and the Dead Sea. You’ll see desert sunrise views, explore Herod’s hilltop ruins, hike to Ein Gedi pools, and float in mineral-rich water. The trip is self-guided, with transport, printed materials, and Dead Sea beach admission included. Masada and Ein Gedi entry fees cost extra.

“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.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 and Jordanian mountains. Explore the fortress, cool off at Ein Gedi or its current alternative, then float in the Dead Sea. English-speaking guides such as Anan and Shlomi have led past departures. Expect a self-guided touring style and a demanding 12-hour day.

“Excellent trip , great guide. Very informative and professional. Highly recommend it.”

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 69 reviews · from $89

Leave Jerusalem at 3:00 a.m. for a strenuous hike up Masada before sunrise, then explore Ein Gedi’s waterfalls and wadis before relaxing at a private Dead Sea beach. This is a driver-led trip with free time at each stop, not a fully guided archaeological tour. Entrance fees are extra, and waterproof shoes are essential.

“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.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 up Masada, then visit Ein Gedi Nature Reserve and a private Dead Sea beach. An English-speaking guide leads the day, with transport included. Bring cash for entry fees, a towel, swimsuit, and comfortable shoes. The schedule is tight but covers three major sights in one outing.

“I really enjoyed this guided tour of the three Amazing locations. Unfortunately there was No indication that they want you to bring Cash for the entrance to each location and The atm they brought us too had no cash in It. I would have gladly paid all the entrance Fees upfront rather then the giant hassle we dealt with. Our guide was excellent and the Hike to Masada was unforgettable.”

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8.Morning Private Tour to Discover Jerusalem

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 50 reviews Top rated

Join Florent or Nathalie for a private three to four-hour walk through Jerusalem’s Old City. Starting at Jaffa Gate, you’ll visit the Armenian, Jewish, Muslim, and Christian quarters, with stops at the Western Wall, Via Dolorosa, and Church of the Holy Sepulchre. A coffee stop and optional Tower of David visit add local texture.

“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 for Masada’s Snake Trail and sunrise over the Dead Sea. Then walk among Ein Gedi’s springs and waterfalls before spending two hours floating at a Dead Sea beach. Your driver handles the long distances, while a self-guiding app lets you explore independently. Bring water, sun protection, swimwear, and a towel.

“Absolutely amazing experience! It was a lot of work hiking up; however, if you remember to take breaks, you will survive! It was definitely worth not sleeping to do this experience. Our driver (who also was a guide on this not guided tour) was incrRead more”

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10.Old City Morning Tour

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

Meet your English-speaking guide outside the David Citadel Hotel at 7:45 AM for a three-hour walk through Jerusalem’s Jewish, Christian, Armenian, and Muslim quarters. Visit the Western Wall, follow part of the Via Dolorosa, and enter the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. Guides may include Hanoch, Oded, or 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.Masada Sunrise, Ein Gedi & Dead Sea

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 6 reviews · from $89

Leave Tel Aviv at 2:00 a.m. for Masada’s sunrise, then walk among Ein Gedi’s springs and waterfalls before relaxing on a private Dead Sea beach. The day lasts about 11 to 12 hours and may use a group vehicle of up to 55 people, though some departures run in a smaller van. Guides have included Daniel and Ahmad.

“Eliaa tours I found it on the viator app. I booked the Masada sunrise, Ein Gedi, & Dead Sea tour. We were in the small van and Daniel was our guide and Asher was our driver. The pickup time was 150a and we left a little early as I was the last peRead more”

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12.3-Hour Private Morning Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews

Meet Michael of MikeyBikey at 6 a.m. for a fast-paced private ride through Tel Aviv and Old Jaffa. Your group of up to four gets a bike and helmet, with routes along the seafront promenade, HaYarkon Park, and Old Jaffa Port. A café 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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