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RE: Travel from Masada to Eilat on a Saturday

by Shuffaluff 28 May 2012

Yes, there's just one bus route from Jerusalem along the shore of the Dead Sea, that will take you from Masada to Ein Gedi. And yes, it…
RE: Backpacking israel and jordan (from egypt)

by amirico 25 May 2012

Your assumption about the straightforward border crossings is correct. Your general route of Eilat, Dead Sea, Jerusalem, Tel Aviv (you'll…
You can now book bus tickets from Tel Aviv to Dead Sea

by Shuffaluff 24 May 2012

From now on, it's possible to book tickets on the one daily bus (route 421) from Tel Aviv to the Dead Sea. This bus leaves from the terminal…
Re: Israel visit - HELP!

by mbgg 24 May 2012

My first advice is to extend your trip beyond 5 days !! Many (if not most) package tours to Israel are not religious in nature but visit…
RE: Easy travel from Jericho to the Dead Sea?

by Shuffaluff 24 May 2012

#6, that makes sense. As far as the roadblock. OP, since the Dead Sea water is the same everywhere, you might as well go to the Kalya…
RE: Easy travel from Jericho to the Dead Sea?

by amirico 24 May 2012

A Palestinian taxi can take you as far south as the turn off to Metsoke Dragot (but not to Ein Gedi). This includes the beaches on the…
RE: Easy travel from Jericho to the Dead Sea?

by Shuffaluff 23 May 2012

Mid-90s?! Things have changed a lot since then. I would be surprised if a Palestinian taxi from Jericho can go to Ein Gedi these days.…
RE: Easy travel from Jericho to the Dead Sea?

by marcopoloo 23 May 2012

Shufflauf that is a good point .I t could be difficult to get a taxi back to Jericho.My self I took a taxi to Ein Gedi and got back to…
RE: Easy travel from Jericho to the Dead Sea?

by Shuffaluff 23 May 2012

Marcopoloo, can Palestinian taxis from Jericho go to Ein Gedi? I assume the answer is yes otherwise you wouldn't have mentioned it. However,…
Going to jordan in first week of June, anyone wants to join?

by navidurrahman 23 May 2012

Hi guys, I'm going to jordan in first week of june and have planned to visit jordan throughly. I already hired a tourist company which…
RE: Easy travel from Jericho to the Dead Sea?

by marcopoloo 23 May 2012

Jericho to Dead Sea like Ain Gedi is not far.a taxi cost around $ 15 takes 15 minutes.It is the quickest and most convenient transport.…
RE: Easy travel from Jericho to the Dead Sea?

by Shuffaluff 22 May 2012

Welcome to Thorn Tree. Jericho, being in the Palestinian Authority, is served by Palestinian transport. The Dead Sea area, while the…
Easy travel from Jericho to the Dead Sea?

by Murklins 22 May 2012

I'm staying in Ramallah right now, but I'm thinking about taking a day trip to Jericho and the Dead Sea. Could someone tell me whether…
RE: 3 week Turkey/Jordan/Israel itinerary

by james500 20 May 2012

Hey, I just thought I'd post a quick update saying how it eventually worked out, to let you know how your comments helped shape my trip…
RE: 3 week Turkey/Jordan/Israel itinerary

by james500 20 May 2012

Hey, I just thought I'd post a quick update saying how it eventually worked out, to let you know how your comments helped shape my trip…
RE: Tel-aviv and Jerusalem: section of city and hotel to stay?

by amirico 18 May 2012

Day trips from Tel Aviv: Rosh Hanikra, Acco (Acre), Haifa, Caesarea From Jerusalem: Masada, Dead Sea, Ein Gedi, a short hike in the mount…
RE: Tel-aviv and Jerusalem: section of city and hotel to stay?

by rkthd 17 May 2012

Thank you all for your responses. I have th Legacy booked for my stay planning day trips from Jerusalem to Dead Sea and Gallilee. I was…
RE: Need help with Travel ideas for August with 4 & 7 year olds

by KristinJay 17 May 2012

We live in Amman, and Jordan can be a great place to travel with kids (we have a 2 year old and 10 month old). Petra, the deserts of…
RE: Where to Stop on Flight from US to Delhi?

by Jeraboa 16 May 2012

Your right, it is a very long day trip and spending a couple of nights in Wadi Musa is much better but its doable and if its the only…
RE: Where to Stop on Flight from US to Delhi?

by mattyboy876 16 May 2012

Petra for a daytrip would make for a very long day trip. They would be better off going to the Dead sea, or Jerash. Petra needs at the…
Re: Eilat -> Masada -> Dead/Sea -> Jerusalem

by aroramanik 16 May 2012

Hello JD, I am also thinking to visit Dead Sea & Jerusulam from Eilat, what are your dates, my email id arora_manik @ hotmail,com ??…
RE: Travel solo to Jerusalem in FEB

by amirico 14 May 2012

I think February is a good time to go. Airfare is low, hotels are not packed, attractions are not crowded and the countryside is green…
RE: A visit to Masada

by VTPIsrael 12 May 2012

I would recommend combining a trip to Masada with Ein Gedi Nature Reserve also. To really experience the Dead Sea you could go to Masada,…
Jordan with Kids

by Jeni_flower 12 May 2012

Hi, We are travelling to Jordan on 3rd June (we have already booked a hire car and accomodtion so no help with basic itinerary or transpo…
RE: Israel Itinerary

by amirico 12 May 2012

It's hectic (but you know that...). Book your bus to Eilat in advance. I would spend the night on June 10th in Masada or in Ein Gedi…