גן לאומי מצדה

אתר היסטורי מדהים. נוף נדיר ועתיקות שאין כמוהן. בקיץ חם מאוד אז כדאי להביא כובע, מים וקרם שיזוף. אפשר לעלות ברכבל או בשביל הנחש, או מכיוון ערד בשביל הסוללה.

Masada is one of the classic Israel tour stops for a reason. It’s gorgeous and filled with history.

I’d also recommend camping (though as would be expected in the desert it’s pretty dusty)

Great place to visit for history, scenery, and not too bad of a hike up. Totally recommend a winter sunrise or sunset for the summer though, as the summer heat can be really intense and there is very little shade up there. Not the best place to run around with small / non-interested kids though, as the bathrooms, food options, and "do not climb" places will be tough for them.

Masada never gets old. There's a reason it's a top tourist attraction in Israel, but don't let that put you off if you're looking for a more off-the-beaten-path experience. The runner's trail, for example, is so much more interesting than the snake path! And at the far side of the plateau there's a cool spot where you can hear your voice echo back from the cliffs in front of you.

Good facilities at the bottom (including a couple food options), you'll find water and bathrooms but no food for purchase at the top. Cable car is worth if if you're with kids/grandparents or if it's too hot. If you're staying overnight, the Masada Youth Hostel is quite good as well (though I slightly prefer the Ein Gedi Youth Hostel 20 minutes up the road).