Masada is undisputedly one of the must-see places in Israel, and, in my opinion, the best WHS in that country, after Jerusalem. There are two access points to the fortress – western and eastern. Be careful which one you want to reach, as the distance between them is more than one hour by car. At the eastern one you may choose a cable car or 45-60 min hike, while at the western only hike is available, but the path is much easier and takes up to 20 minutes (it is not difficult and my 3-year-old son was able to climb it by himself).

Masada is a really well-preserved 2000-year fortress. If most of the buildings had roofs, it could almost look like a fully reconstructed place. Even some original mosaics remained to this day. And the sights from the top of the mountain – at Judean desert and Dead Sea - were really marvelous. The bonus – to the joy of my son – was a domesticated ibex, who was not afraid of tourists and stood still posing to photos. Although Masada is a bit distant from other tourist spots in Israel, I highly recommend visiting it, especially when combined with Dead Sea.