Drive to the Dead Sea area and enjoy the beautiful views of the Judean Desert. Arrive at Qumran - where the Dead Sea Scrolls were discovered. This city was established on a main junction during the Hellenistic period, and you will see multi-level structures, reservoirs, pottery kilns, and houses. From there, continue to the Masada Fortress - the only site in Israel that was 100% excavated. Ascend and descend by cable car and join a guided walking tour around the fortress. Continue on to the Dead Sea shore – float in the water and cover yourself with natural mud! Drive along the Jordan Valley and arrive at Beit She'an , one of the oldest cities in Israel. In the beautiful Archaeological National Park, you can see the history of Israel through the archaeological remains from each historic period. Overnight: Kibbutz hospitality near Tiberias