On the shores of the Dead Sea, the world-renowned cosmetics company Ahava lets you in on the secrets of the mud and minerals found at the lowest point on earth. The visitors’ center at Ahava Cosmetics includes a tour of the factory, a multimedia show and guidance from a cosmetologist. Ahava was founded in 1988, [...]
Surround yourself with magnificent flora and fauna at the En Prat Nature Reserve! Open year round, visitors can enjoy a spring that flows throughout the year and a number of special animals. Walking along the well-marked trail will lead you to the spring. Along the trail, you will pass the entrance to the Firan Monastery. [...]
Opened in 2007, here you can visit the new museum at Masada which showcases new archaeological finds found at the site. Named after the late professor from Hebrew University that led the expedition, the Yigael Yadin Masada Museum Gift of the Shuki Levy Foundation provides visitors with an innovative display of the finds located through [...]
For those at Masada on Tuesday and Thursday evenings around 9pm, check out the Masada Sound and Light Show. It is a magnificent experience, taking place along the backdrop of Masada’s western location. This spectacular show tells the amazing story of the Jewish rebels and their last few days at the apex of this large [...]
Visit the Enot Tsukin Nature Reserve, or En Fashkha, known as the lowest elevation nature reserve on the planet, not to mention one of the most beautiful. This green oasis is located not far from the Dead Sea. There are three parts of this reserve. The northern reserve is closed to all visitors, except for [...]
Biblical reenactments are good fun, but Genesis Land takes the experience to a new level. Meet a caravan of camels led by Eliezer, the servant of Abraham, on the way to the patriarch’s tent. Make the acquaintance of Joseph and his brothers mere minutes before the sibling rivals throw Joseph into the pit. Witness the [...]
Ein Gedi National Park is like a beacon of light for its dry, deserted, surrounding area. While the desert is dry and monotonously blank, Ein Gedi is alive, bursting with wildlife, rich vegetation, and cool, clear streams and waterfalls. It is a vibrant oasis—a nature reserve with family-friendly trails and clean pools of water. Of [...]
The ancient settlement of Qumran is known as the spot where the Dead Sea Scrolls, the oldest biblical books to be unearthed, were found in 1947. Qumran was built in 150 BCE; it was destroyed by the Romans in 70 CE, yet to this day, much of the stonework has remained intact, thus revealing a [...]
An iconic destination which combines archeological discovery, breathtaking views of natural landscapes, Temple-era history lessons and insight into the timeless spirit of the Hebrew people, Masada is one of Israel’s must-see sites. The story of this attraction begins with the building of a fortress on a mountain-top in the Judean desert by Alexander Jannaeus in [...]
The Dead Sea serves as Israel’s natural and national spa resort. Dead Sea mud is luxuriously rich and creamy, and is loaded with glow-enhancing minerals. It’s not uncommon that you’ll see men, women, and children coated with the deep brown mud from head to toe during their afternoon in the Dead Sea sun. The salts [...]
