Masada Fortress
Masada Fortress
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lanymor
Swansea, UK85 contributions
Feb 2020
When I booked the day trip wasn't sure what to expect but it was fascinating. It was a small group tour (which was better than huge busload of people) Yousef was a great tour guide. the history of this place is incredible. Make sure you wear comfortable shoes/trainers as ground is very uneven/rocky. Cable car ride up and back down and then we went on to the Dead Sea where wee spent 2 hours in the water and covered ourselves in the mud there. This trip (booked through get your guide) was full day - we left our hotel in tel aviv at 7.30 and did not get back until 6pm. DO IT! you won't regret it.
Written 21 February 2020
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JAMS51
Helensburgh, UK747 contributions
Mar 2020
Use the cable car unless you are really fit, they really squeeze you in the cable car but it's only a short ride.
Plenty to see in & around the fortress & there are information plaques everywhere. to see it all you would need 4 -5 hours. The views down the valley are fantastic & you can see the both the north & south parts of the Dead Sea .
We visited in early March & it was hot then to take plenty of water, sun cream, hat & sun glasses as there is very little shelter from the sun up there. terrain is varied so wear a good pair of shoes.
Plenty to see in & around the fortress & there are information plaques everywhere. to see it all you would need 4 -5 hours. The views down the valley are fantastic & you can see the both the north & south parts of the Dead Sea .
We visited in early March & it was hot then to take plenty of water, sun cream, hat & sun glasses as there is very little shelter from the sun up there. terrain is varied so wear a good pair of shoes.
Written 1 April 2020
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phenning2347
Mandalay, Myanmar125 contributions
Jan 2020
A rich history preserved in ruins - a Roman palace within the fortress ruins built in the first century BC, and Byzantine monastery and church ruins from the fifth and sixth centuries.
Built 400 metres above the eastern plains, the views toward Jordan and the Dead Sea are amazing. It can get quite windy as there is little to disrupt the air currents.
Built 400 metres above the eastern plains, the views toward Jordan and the Dead Sea are amazing. It can get quite windy as there is little to disrupt the air currents.
Written 28 August 2020
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Edith G
Haifa, Israel458 contributions
May 2022 • Couples
Amazing place, full of history. Magnificent views of the surrounding area. Extensive work has been done to make it accessible to tourists. Many explanations posted in English and Hebrew. Allow enough time to explore, preferably early in the day or later afternoon. Bring water bottles - they can be refilled at the information center or up on top - as well as hats snd sunscreen. Well worth the effort to drive there. Highly recommended. Will be glad to return again.
Written 18 May 2022
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Anna N
Sao Paulo, SP54 contributions
Jan 2020 • Friends
If you go to Israel you can’t miss a visit to Masada fortress. Not only for its amazing history but for the spectacular view from there. I took the cable car but you can hike if you want. Just be careful with the open hours of the fortress, they are very strict because of safety. The whole visit must be done during day light hours.
Written 13 February 2020
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Jarek P
Crawley, UK57 contributions
Feb 2020
Beautiful place , stunning views on the desert and Dead Sea. Easy to climb up along Snake path in February even with kids . However i can imagine it may be too hot during the summer
Written 24 February 2020
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Africache
Grass Valley, CA506 contributions
Nov 2019 • Friends
I walked up and my parents took the sky tram. If walking up plan an hour to two hours. I made it in an hour 5 minutes but even though it was November I started at 0900 and it was hot. I can’t imagine doing this in summer. Take drinking water and a towel to mop up the sweat. It is not a technical climb it it is steep. I cheated and took the sky tram down.
Written 11 January 2020
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ScenicSights
Wauwatosa, WI770 contributions
Mar 2023
For those of us who read or watched videos about Masada, it's really meaningful to visit. The cable car going up and down is convenient and fast. The movie you watch before going up is informative and helpful. Masada is pretty big and it takes a while to see all the structures. If you read all the information plaques, it'll take you a long time to get through everything. It was pretty crowded which wasn't that nice.
Written 19 March 2023
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Sightsee41547
11 contributions
Nov 2019
This place was a fortress for King Herod and the last stronghold of the Zealots against the Romans. It took two years for the Romans to build a 2,000 feet long and 200 feet high ramp to reach the top. When they got there they uncovered that the Zealots committed mass suicide. It is said that only two women and 5 children survived. The cable car ride to the top was built in 1998 is 2,953 ft long and 1,476 ft high. The views form the cable car ride and at the top of the fort are astounding. Oh I forgot to mention you can walk to the top if you desire. Good Luck
Written 23 April 2020
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kimpriban1
Macedonia, OH79 contributions
Mar 2020 • Family
We visited w our 8 year old daughter and she loved it. We took the cable car up and walked down. The walk was safe for her at that age but I wouldn’t have walked up with her. Bring water!
Written 7 March 2020
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Hello - how do I get there using public transportation (bus) from the Ein Bokek area? At what stop do I need to exit while in Masada to be close to the mail entrance to the Masada National Park/cable car? Thank you.
Written 11 October 2022
Check the “Egged” website for bus details. Once on the bus, the driver can direct you to which stop. You will be able to see the visitors center clearly from the bus.
Written 12 October 2022
Hi - we have a rental car - going to hike Masada (from Jerusalem) to see sunrise - then Ein Gedi - ***but also want to see Northern Palace (all 3 levels) .... snake Path or Roman Path? - we can all do a moderate/decent hike... i guess real question is can we hike snake path and still see Northern Palace and then go back down Snake Path? Or should we consider something else ? (I know drive to Roman Path is an extra hour )...thank you
Written 11 August 2019
When will the Masada close completely for cleaning? I read a review from a tourist saying it closed some days in January, and we are hoping to visit it then.
Written 22 April 2019
It seems very unlikely that the site would completely close for either archeological work or for maintenance. It may close due to dangerous weather conditions, but that is a day by day variable that you wouldn’t be able to determine until you’re at the site. Is a good idea to have a secondary option, but I wouldn’t worry about it.
Written 23 April 2019
Esta abierto en Sabbat? El teleférico también? Y ein Gedi?
Written 26 January 2019
Abierto en sabat si. Yo hice la visita un sábado y sin problema. El teleférico funcionaba también.
Los jardines de ein Gedi a las 14 cerraban.
Un saludo.
Written 10 February 2019
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