Itinerary:
Visit the extensive Botanic Garden at Kibbutz Ein Gedi, a reservoir of some of the most interesting and diverse plant species in the country. The garden boasts 900 different types of plants, including about 300 plants that are still in the process of being identified.
Ascend via cablecar the former mountaintop fortress palace of Herod at Masada, hearing of the heroic last stand against the Romans and one of the greatest stories of Jewish survival.
At the Dead Sea, the unique experience of walking a trail of the salt formations that stretch out into the middle of the sea.
The tour lasts approximately ten to twelve hours.
Breakfast: Breakfast is not included and there will not be a breakfast break.
Lunch: There will be a lunch break at the expense of the participants at an appropriate Kosher eatery along the way.
Pick up points:
Tel Aviv - Arlozorov Train Station 7:30
Herzliya - Train Station 8:00
Back to the starting point approximately around 18:00 - 19:00.
This is one of our Trip Series: Here & There Around Israel - Heritage and Nature.
ESRA trips are suitable for people in good health. Please come properly prepared with plenty of water and good walking shoes.
For additional information, please call Ruth Barina at 052-359-0797.
Proceeds support ESRA Education and Welfare Community projects to strengthen Israeli society. Read more
Cancellation Fee: 10% up to 72 hours prior to outing. After this time, no refund available (unless for medical reasons).
We have had to change the date of some trips because of weather conditions, so please be aware of this and look out for messages.
