Uncover the Mysteries of the South of Israel Valid for 1/3/2013 – 1/3/2014
Embark on an enthralling desert adventure with the Israel Kibbutz Hotels Chain and C.T.O. – Consolidated Tour Operators Ltd., who have joined together to offer you an unforgettable experience.
Exploring the south of Israel will take you on an incredible journey through stunning landscapes, as you discover Israel’s history, archaeology, and geology, and encounter its wildlife and vegetation. This unique adventure will enable you to experience “a little bit of everything”, while giving you a chance to appreciate Israel, its fascinating history, and its incredible natural beauty.
Itinerary:
Day 1
Departure from Tel Aviv / Jerusalem / Dead Sea.
The tour stops at the following sites:
Nahal Hemar – a stream featuring a cave with archeological finds
from Neolithic times.
Nahal Sadom – a beautiful stream.
Mt. Sadom observation point
(including the biblical story of Sadom and Gomorrah).
Stop for a rest and refreshments.
Continue to the following sites:
the Small Crater – unique geological erosional landform
the Big Crater – including the multicolored sands and
petrified trees
Kibbutz Mashabei Sadeh Country Lodging (or similar) – dinner and overnight stay.
Day 2
• Breakfast.
• We will begin the day with a tour of Ovdat – an ancient Nabataean city on the ancient incense route,  and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
• Continue to the observation point at the Ramon Crater and visits to the following sites:
Nahal Ramon (one of two streams that drain the spectacular Makhtesh Ramon).
Mt. Gvanim (fossils) and Nahal Gvanim (a stream).
Ein Saharonim (a tiny spring found in the Ramon Crater, with lush vegetation and wildlife) + the Saharonim fort.
Nahal Ardon (a stream with rare volcanic intrusions known as diakes).
• Hospitality and light lunch at a Bedouin tent.
• Visit to Ben Gurion’s memorial (the graves of David Ben Gurion, Israel’s first prime minister, and his wife Paula, with breathtaking views of the Tzin Canyon and Ovdat Highland).
• Ein Akev (desert spring and waterfall).
• Return to Central Israel.
Terms & General Remarks:
1. Guaranteed departure for minimum 2 participants. Booking must be done
at list 10 days in advance.
2. The tour departs every Sunday & Wednesday .
3. The tour will not depart on the following dates: 24/3/13 ,15/4/13, 15/5/13, 4/9/13, 18/9/13 ,25/9/13
4. The tour can be booked as a private tour for minimum 4 participants at any other day of the week (excluding Friday, Saturday and Jewish Holidays).
5. Pick-up is available from most hotels in Tel Aviv and Jerusalem, and all Dead Sea hotels.
6. Pick-up and drop-off will be from/to the same hotel. Drop-off at a different location is available at an extra fee – $35 per person.
7. Available for children aged 12 and over. Families with children below the age of 12 have the option to book a private tour.
8. Due to limited space in the jeeps, one overnight bag is permitted per person. Other luggage can be stored in the hotel’s luggage storage room.
9. Please bring the following: bathing suit, sunscreen, hat, comfortable walking shoes and warm clothing (also in the summer, for cool desert nights).
10. Jeep desert tours include driving on off-road tracks and through bumpy terrain. They are therefore not recommended for pregnant woman, and for people with back and/or neck problems.
11. The tour is guided in English only.
Rates :
* Per person in a double room – $470
* Third person in a room – $404
* Single person in a room – $550
Rates include:
* 2 day guided tour in the desert in a 4×4 jeep (max. 6 passengers per jeep).
* 1 night’s accommodation including dinner and breakfast.
* 1 light lunch in a Bedouin tent.
Rates do not include overseas travel or medical insurance.
