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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.

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.

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