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Reisen in Israel: Jerusalem, Galiläa, Golan, Judäa Wüste & Negev
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In Israel können sie eine Unzahl von natürlichen, kulturellen und religiösen Schätzen entdecken – und all diese finden sie in einem winzigen Stückchen Land, das nur die halbe Flächengrösse der Schweitz hat! Im Winter könnten sie am gleichen Tag an den Korallenriffen des Roten Meeres tauchen und dann am Abend auf den Höhen des Hermon Berges Skilaufen (auch wenn wir das nicht empfehlen…!). Eilat liegt am “Treffpunkt” von Asien, Afrika und Europa, daher können sie hier eine Menge einzigartiger Naturattraktionen erleben, zum Beispiel können sie die “Machteshim” entdecken - beeindruckende Erosionskrater, oder aber sich him Schatten der nördlichsten “Doum” Palmen der Welt ausruhen. Hier können sie am tiefsten Punkt der Erde, dem Toten Meer, schwimmen gehen, die ersten Kupferminen der Welt erkunden und einzigartige Flora und Fauna erleben.
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7 Day North Israel - Nature & Culture Hiking Tour
A tour for nature lovers who don't want to miss the many unique religious and historic highlights this area offers. This tour covers the renown “Sea to Sea” trek and takes in many historic and cultural sites including the Montfort Castle, the holy Druze shrine of Nabi Sabalan and the town at the center of Jewish mysticism Safed. Accommodations available include Hotels, Kibbutz Guesthouses, Druze family hostels and Field Schools.
Day 1: Starting at Rosh Hanikra on the Mediterranean coast close to the Lebanese Border, we start our tour with a walk through interesting natural grottoes carved out by the sea in the white chalk rock. Continuing along the tracks of the abandoned Haifa-Beirut railway through a disused tunnel and onto the shores of the Mediterranean Sea. At the ruins of the ancient Phoenician city Achziv we begin our “Sea to Sea” trek (from the Mediterranean Sea to the Sea of Galilee). We walk into Nahal (Wadi) Keziv and up through a dense forest to the ancient Crusader fortress Montfort. We descend the Wadi along a path built by the British police to track smugglers from the French Lebanon and climb ascend to the Goren Park where our vehicle awaits us.
Day 2: From the Goren Park we continue through the valley of Keziv and to the “Hidden Spring” – Ein Tamir. After some more hiking through Nahal Keziv we ascend to Mezad Abirim, a small Crusader Fort where the Carmel Deer returned nature.
Day 3: Hiking upwards through a wood to the Druze village Hurfeish and the Druze holy place Nabi Sabalan. Here we meet Druze people and learn about their unique religion and their special way of life. Then we hike down to the fertile Hiram Valley and up the slopes of Mt. Meron through Nahal (Wadi) Neriya. We end the day at Khirbet Hamama and spend the night in the Mt. Meron Field School or at a Druze family hostel in the village of Beit Jan.
Day 4: Picking up from yesterday we continue to climb to the summit of Mt. Meron, which was the highest mountain in Israel till the six-day war. We hike around its summit on the famous “Summit Path” from where we enjoy the round-and-about view of the Upper Galilee. We end the day by hiking down the mountain to visit the Tomb of Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai – a Jewish sacred place.
Day 5: Conditions allowing we hike to the ruins of the ancient synagogue at Khirbet Shema. From here we continue down along Nachal Meron until we reach the Ein Yakim spring. The huge quantities of water that flow here year round create a prosperous ecosystem hosting rare trees and shrubs. We ascend to the spiritual city of Zefat (Safed) the center of Jewish Mysticism – Kabala. The remainder of the afternoon is spent strolling the narrow lanes of Safed, visiting its synagogues and enjoying its special ambience and history.
Day 6: Today we complete the ‘Sea to Sea trek'. Departing Safed we hike along the tall cliffs of Wadi Akbara, known to be a significant nesting-place for the areas vultures. We hike from Wadi Akbara and into Nahal (Wadi) Amud and along its canyon that leads into the Sea of Galilee. Having reached the shores of the Sea of Galilee you will receive a certificate to confirm that you have hiked all the way from the Mediterranean Sea to the Sea of Galilee.
Day 7: The final day of the tour begins on the summit of Mt. Beatitudes, it is here according to Christian tradition that Jesus gave the “Sermon on the Mount”. We walk a scenic route to Tabgha to visit the reconstructed 6th century ‘Church of the Bread and Fish'. We continue on to Capernaum to visit the ruins of St. Peters House and its famous synagogue. Returning to our vehicle we drive through the Golan Heights and to the Roman ruins of Susita. We hike down the slopes of the Golan Heights onto Kibbutz Ein-Gev on the Sea of Galilee. We end this special tour with a swim in the Sea of Galilee (a lake) and dinner at the famous seaside Ein-Gev Fish Restaurant.
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7 Day Israel- Nature & Culture, 4x4 Jeep Tour
From Jerusalem to the Carmel Mountains, The Sea of Galilee to Massada, this tour covers all of Israel's rich history in just 7 days.
Day 1- We begin this tour in Acco (Acre) with its colorful Oriental Bazaar and many historic sites, here we have our introductions and briefing on the week ahead. We set off to enjoy our first off -road stint on the scenic route of Manot, this takes us through the picturesque Upper Galilee region. Here we leave the Jeep for a short hike up to the 12th century ruins of Montfort castle, still partly covered in the woods. Continuing along the mountain roads we reach the Druze Village of Beit Jan. We spend the night at the home of an authentic Druze family enjoying their warm hospitality and sharing their special way of life.
Day 2- We spend the morning walking in the area of Mt. Meron, a region rich in endemic flora and fauna. Moving on to Safed (Tsfat) the center of Jewish mysticism whose ancient synagogues have pasts shrouded in both history and legend. A 4x4 drive takes us through the canyon of Wadi Akbara, an important nesting-spot for vultures, on to the ancient Khirbet Shune ruins and the spring of Ein Livnim. Night spent at a local Kibbutz.
Day 3- Today we explore the historic and sacred Christian sites of the Sea of Galilee. Beginning on the summit of Mt.Beatitudes (site of the Sermon on the Mount) we hike down to Tabgha and the reconstructed church of the 'Bread and Fish (famous for its 6th Century mosaic of the Bread and Fish miracle). Visiting the ruins of Capernaum - the town in which Jesus spent most of his preaching years. We stop also at the site of the house of St. Peter and see an ancient yet well preserved synagogue that is mentioned in the New Testament. The afternoon finds us back in the 4X4 for a drive accross the famous Golan Heights. Driving down the steep slopes and enjoying the elevated views accross the Golan Heights, the Sea of Galilee and The River Jordan. Continuing (partly through streams) along the untamed Valley of Beth Zaida, where the tributaries of the Golan Heights unite into a river before reaching the Sea of Galilee. Then to the Meshushim-Pool (meaning Octangular Pool) an interesting volcanic geological phenomena where we can enjoy a refreshing bathe and set up camp for a night in nature.
Day 4- Continuing our 4x4 adventure over the Canyon of Nahal Meshushim and on to the town of Katzrin. Here we leave the road again to drive by the ancient ruins of Khirbet Sheikh Hussein. Further on a short hike takes us to the wild waterfall of Nachal Zavitan where we can bathe in the water. Onto the ruins of Umm El Kanatier (mother of arches), this fascinating archeological site was a wealthy Jewish Village during Roman times and its name comes from its two huge arches carved from local stone. Back on route the road widens as we cross the Canyon of Nachal Kanaf. We continue on a scenic 4x4 route all the way to the Eastern Shore of the Sea of Galilee. Once more we settle for the night on a local Kibbutz.
Day 5- Today we drive up to The Holy City Jerusalem by the steep slopes of Mt. Carmel and along the “Carmel Scenic Route” to The Muchraka (where according to tradition Elijah fought the Prophets of the Baal). En route we stop at the Carmelite Monastery to enjoy views that span the Mountains of Galilee and Samaria. We pass Israel's most populated areas on the Coastal Plain and ascend to Jerusalem on the historic route ‘The Burma Road'. This road was discovered by chance during Israel's War of Independence in 1948 and was used by Israelis to bypass Jordanian army positions and break the barricade on Jerusalem. Today the “Burma Road” is marked with signs, images and exhibits that remind us of this turbulent period in the history of modern Israel. Before entering Jerusalem we hike in the Masrek Nature Reserve and visit the tomb of Sheikh Achmed el ‘Adjami a pious Sheikh acclaimed by many for cutting the hair of the prophet Mohammed!
Day 6- Visiting the most important sites of the Old City of Jerusalem including The Mount of Olives and its famous Cemetery and Churches, The Wailing Wall, The Temple Mount and it's great “Dome of the Rock” (if open to visitors), The Via Dolorosa (Way of the Cross), The Church of the Holy Sepulcure, which contains both the tomb of Jesus and the Hill of Calvary. We leave Jerusalem southwards bound and drive to the Amasa Reserve to go off-road again and drive through a hilly desert landscape to Brekhat Zefira a natural waterhole in the Judean Desert. The more nimble footed (and handed) can descend down to the waterhole which after rain is full of water. Journeying deeper into the desert we set up camp under the star spangled desert skies.
Day 7- By way of the Roman Ramp we enter the famous ruins of Massada (King Herod's Desert Fortress) and explore this fascinating site whose views span the Dead Sea and beyond before heading down to the lowest place on earth the Dead Sea. Following a brief float (swimming is impossible due to the complete buoyancy) we go 4x4 through the alien landscape of Mt. Sodom (Yeah... that Sodom...) and a final leisurely hike through the 'Flour cave'. With this our tour is complete and we enjoy a farewell briefing and tour summary. Return transportation provided.
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2 Days “Cross-Judean-Desert” 4x4 Hiking Tour
Day 1: Drive down to the Dead Sea to begin the tour. We ascend the Ma'ale Shalem road on the cliffs overlooking the Dead Sea. After a short stop taking i the view we shift to 4x4 and drive to the beginning of the canyon of Wadi Meshash. We leave our jeep and hike down the Meshash-gorge, climbing down and through the waterholes with the help of cables and handles attached to the solid rock. After rains these waterholes are full. Reaching Wadi Muraba'at we take a path that leads us up and into the Muraba'at caves where the first Bar-Kochba letters from the Roman period were found. Back in our car we drive along the wild plateau-landscapes of the Judean Desert overlooking the Dead Sea and the oasis of Ein Gedi. After crossing the steep and challenging canyons of Nahal Mishmar and Nahal Arugot, we set up our camp in at a suitable site in the area.
Day 2: Early in the morning we drive to Brekhat Zefira a natural waterhole in the Judean Desert where we stop for a break. A short jeep-drive takes us to the Arad-Massada road and on the Roman Ramp we enter the famous ruins of Massada (King Herod's Desert Fortress) and explore this fascinating site. Another interesting off-road drive brings us down to the Dead Sea. After bathing in the rejuvenating waters we continue on for a final leisurely hike in the “Flour Cave” to complete our tour. Return transportation provided.
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For Negev desert tours click here.
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