Visit Masada and Ein Gedi, two must-see wonders of the Judean Desert, on a full-day tour from Jerusalem, led by a local guide! After traveling past the Dead sea's shores, ride by cable car to the ancient mountain fortress of Masada, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Explore the excavations of King Herod's magnificent palace complex, and then travel to the nature reserve of Ein Gedi for a walk through the stunning natural oasis, nestled deep in the desert.