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Dead Sea luxury holiday destination

Dead Sea

Float in mineral waters at the lowest point on earth.

Best time
March–May and September–November
Flight time
Around 5 hours from the UK
Currency
Israeli Shekel (ILS)
Language
Hebrew & Arabic (English widely spoken)

About Dead Sea

The Dead Sea sits 430m below sea level — the lowest place on the planet — and its salt-heavy waters make swimming impossible; you simply float. The mineral-rich mud, oxygen-thick air and year-round sunshine have drawn wellness travellers for millennia. Combine spa days with sunrise at Masada, the desert oasis of Ein Gedi and easy day trips to Jerusalem.

First-hand Dead Sea advice

4 of our travel experts have personally been here — ask them anything.

Adam Huberman, travel expert

Adam Huberman

Director & Founder

Personally visited★ Specialist
Ilana Shalev, travel expert

Ilana Shalev

Senior Travel Atelier

Personally visited
Monique Plein, travel expert

Monique Plein

Senior Travel Atelier

Personally visited
Paul Richman, travel expert

Paul Richman

Senior Travel Atelier

Personally visited★ Specialist

Things to do

  • ✦ Float in the salt sea
  • ✦ Black mineral mud treatments
  • ✦ Ein Gedi nature reserve
  • ✦ Masada sunrise cable car

Excursions we love

  • ✦ Masada & Ein Gedi combo
  • ✦ Jerusalem day trip
  • ✦ Qumran Caves
  • ✦ Judean Desert jeep safari
Where to eat

Top restaurants in Dead Sea

Our advisors' shortlist of the tables worth planning a trip around — from heritage local kitchens to Michelin-starred destination dining.

International buffet

Taj Mahal

Isrotel Dead Sea's flagship buffet — fresh grills, sushi and a spectacular dessert station.

Steakhouse

Ranch House Dead Sea

The Isrotel steakhouse chain's Dead Sea outpost — the go-to for a proper dinner out.

Ready to plan your trip?

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