Israel Hotels

Enjoy Israel

Masada – world heritage site a tourist destination by the Dead Sea

Deadsea travel guide

Masada is the most visited site of all the archaeological sites in Israel and one of its main tourist attractions. It contains ancient palaces and fortifications located on top of an isolated rock plateau in a stunning desert site overlooking the Dead Sea. And it holds a great historical value, too.

Masada (meaning ‘fortress’ in Hebrew) became known for its attributed mythic significance in the First Jewish-Roman War (also known as the Great Jewish Revolt). In the first century A.D. nearly a thousand Jewish rebels who believed in zero-tolerance toward the Roman rule took over the fortress and were surrounded by the Roman army, which left behind the most complete siege works in the world. When defeat appeared imminent, the rebels chose to commit suicide instead of giving in and spending the rest of their lives as slaves. This made Mesada a symbol of the human spirit’s yearning for freedom.

The Israel Nature and Parks Protection Authority had expertly restored the ruins of Masada, so visitors can almost re-live the last days of this heroic story’s main characters. The latest attraction is the remarkable new museum, with nine dramatically lit rooms displaying some precious finds alongside life-size statues. In the Masada museum, visitors can easily picture the lives and deaths of these Jewish fugitives, who refused to surrender.

Beyond the mythic importance of this site, you will find the Dead Sea and desert mountains views absolutely stupendous. The cliffs on the east edge of this Dead Sea site are about 1,300 feet high and the cliffs on the west are about 300 feet high. The fortress can be reached from two directions today – either from the Dead Sea in the east, via the original and steep “snake path”, or from the west on a path built from the old Roman ramp, offering an easier climb or a cable car.

Masada is a world heritage site and a very popular tourist destination. It is definitely one of your must-see sites while visiting the holy land. Visitors can stay at many of the hotels located at the Dead sea Ein Bokek area, Ein Gedi, and Kalia.

Israel's favorite Deadsea - More options:

The Dead Sea Mall

The "Dead Sea Mall" opened for the first time in the Dead Sea, one of the ten wonders of the world. The mall is a tourist attraction and provides an answer to a decades-old shortage. In the new shopping mall, located on a private and amazing beach, there are dozens of stores offering international brands in a variety of fields - clothing, footwear, luxury jewelry, special concept stores and more - as well as cafes and restaurants that provide tourists with additional entertainment places in the hotel area. The mall covers an area of about 15,000 square meters over two floors, and is one of the most beautiful seen in the country. The Dead Sea Mall caters to the Dead Sea area, which is the most visited area in Israel. There is currently no answer for a shopping and entertainment center in this area, and the mall offers an extraordinary tourist experience. The mall is located in the heart of the hotel area in Ein Bokek on the Dead Sea, and is close to the seashore. "The Dead Sea Mall is one of the most original and prestigious commercial projects ever established in Israel. In addition to the extraordinary architecture that corresponds with the environment of the Dead Sea, which has been declared one of the eight wonders of the world, a particularly prestigious mix of stores has been chosen that includes the most well-known and leading chains in the world in order to be able to serve the public in the best possible way."

The Dead Sea – Minerals, Cosmetic and Skin Care

In the lowest place on earth, at minus 416 meters below sea level lies the Dead Sea - your chance for a one-of-a-kind relaxing Spa experience. The climate at the Dead Sea, its dry and unpolluted air, and above all its unique mineral qualities make it the perfect location for a truly therapeutic vacation. Don't be surprised if you find yourself coming back again and again after your first visit to this site, which is one of the greatest Spa resorts in the world. The Dead Sea has the highest concentration of minerals and salts in the world. Medicine has long recognized the potential of Dead Sea related products for treatment of various skin disorders. The Dead Sea skin care and cosmetics products are known worldwide for their anti-aging qualities and their therapeutic qualities, and there's no better place to witness these cosmetics products' remarkable influence than during your visit to the lowest place in the world. While visiting the Dead Sea, one must try to cover oneself with the unique natural black mud, one of the symbols of the Dead Sea. The black mud, sold worldwide as very effective cosmetics products, improves blood circulation and relieves tensions of mind and muscle. The black mud is rich in minerals - calcium, magnesium, potassium, sodium, zinc, iron, sulfur and sulfites – and invigorates circulation and absorbs toxins. Not to mention it's fun, too - getting covered by mud and letting it dry is one the most fun Dead Sea experiences. Be sure to bring your camera. There is a wide variety of therapeutic pools in the Dead Sea, each contain different concentration of minerals and salts. All pools are rich in sulfur, magnesium, calcium, sodium and potassium. These minerals penetrate and detoxify the blood stream, relax the muscles and relieve pain. These therapeutic pools can be found either in any of the area's hotel's Spa or in the Ein Gedi Dead Sea Spa center. To make your Spa experience complete, enjoy a massage after bathing in the spring water, and feel the ultimate luxurious feeling. A wide variety of massages given by experts is offered in each of the Spa centers in the Dead Sea. Just be sure to book your treatment in advance.

A new Isrotel luxury hotel in the Dead Sea in 2023

A new Isrotel luxury hotel in the Dead Sea in 2023 is set to open 2023 with 47 luxury suites. A hotel that redefines vacation on the unique beaches of the lowest place in the world. The hotel has luxury suites, some of which go directly to the infinity pool in front of the sea, restaurants and a large spa complex, which will offer a rich menu of massages and treatments. The hotel will join the Isrotel luxury hotel group.

The Dead Sea: A Unique Tourist Destination with Healing Properties

Israel Hotels - best hotel deals in Israel