Masada: Logistics for a Visit
Telephone 08-6584207/8
We recommend checking the times below by phone. It is also wise to check that the cable car is not closed for maintenance.
Nature Reserves and National Parks (Main
office: 02/500-5444)
Opening hours:
April 1 through September 30, from 0500 -
1700. (Entrance until 16.00)*
October 1 through March 31, from 0500 -
1600. (Entrance until 15.00)*
*On Fridays and the eves of Jewish holidays,
the sites close one hour earlier. For example, on a Friday in March one must
enter by 14.00 and leave by 15.00. Cablecar:
April - September 08:00 - 16:00. (Last car
descends at 17:00. Fridays and eves of Jewish holidays at
15:00).
October - March 08:00 - 15:00.(Last car
descends at 16:00. Fridays and Jewish holiday eves at
14:00.) The cablecar operates on the half hour or whenever 40 passengers are gathered.
During opening hours, one may also climb and
descend Masada on foot, using either the Snake Path from the east or the Roman
ramp from the west. Wear good walking shoes, bring water, have both hands free,
protect your head from the sun and do not attempt shortcuts. It is wise to avoid
the Snake Path during the hot hours of summer days.
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© 2003 Near East Tourist Agency (NET) Text © 2003 Stephen Langfur
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