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Quote: When we first looked at visiting Israel for our summer holiday, there appeared to be a lot of interest through various travel forums about masada, and even our guide book spent considerable time on it - so a trip to the Dead Sea would hardly have... Read the full Masada review
Quote: Masada is one of the most important historical sites for Jews in Israel. It is the place where the Macabees stood up to the Romans in 70 AD. A small group of Jewish zealots held out against the Roman army during a brutal siege. In the end, the... Read the full Masada review
From journal Jerusalem Dreams
Quote: On the banks of the Dead sea, less than two hours from Jerusalem, stands a proud flat-topped mountain dripping with history and ideological zeal. As you look up from ground level, you can see just a mountain, but a mountain oozing with bloody... Read the full Masada review
From journal Jerusalem, the golden city
Quote: Utterly fascinating. You can still see the frescos and plaster on the walls and floors of this ancient city where the people committed suicide rather than be taken captive by the Romans. The mesa also offers stunning views, both of the Dead Sea and... Read the full Masada review
From journal Israel in Five Days