Depart Tel Aviv driving south, passing through Ashdod and Ashkelon en route to Beersheba for a drive through the Negev’s capital to begin The Israel Essence Tour.

Continue via Arad to Masada. Ascend by cable car to the fortress which was the last stronghold of the Jewish Zealots in their war against the Romans. Visit the excavations, Herod’s palaces, the synagogue, bathhouse, etc. Enjoy the breathtaking view of the Roman camps and the Dead Sea.

Descend for a “float” in the very salty water at the lowest place on earth – the Dead Sea.

Proceed to Jerusalem for overnight.