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Southern District, Israel Family-friendly activities

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Eilat Mountains: Sunset Jeep Adventure to Mount Joash

1. Eilat Mountains: Sunset Jeep Adventure to Mount Joash

After pickup from your hotel, head to the jeep gathering point. From this point you'll ascend through the wadi along Nahal Solomon, Rehoboam Nahal, Jehoshaphat Nahal up to 725 meters above sea level on the way to Mount Joash. At a few stopping points, your guide will share stories about the history of the area.  You'll also stop for a little picnic with pita bread with local labane cheese and a cup of herbal tea, before continuing up to the last point of your trip. From this observation point you'll be able to see four countries, Israel, Egypt, Saudi Arabia and Jordan. After visiting Mount Joash you'll head back to your hotel.

Eliat: Coral Reef Snorkeling Trip with Instructor

2. Eliat: Coral Reef Snorkeling Trip with Instructor

Snorkel the underwater world of Eliat's colorful coral reefs, and admire the more than 10,000 different kinds of fish, sponges, coral and other sea creatures that live there. Take the option for an underwater photo shoot to take some great memories home with you, if you like. Assemble at the meeting point, and rent or purchase your mask, snorkel, and fins from the local partner's diving center. Then, set off an unforgettable journey to Eliat's coral reefs. Receive brief instructions on swimming techniques and equipment safety rules from your experienced instructor before plunging into the water. Capture the experience by ordering an underwater, digital photo shoot from the diving center, at additional cost. Make fantastic souvenirs with photos of your friends and family with the abundant sealife and vibrant corals in the background. Please note that you cannot touch anything while you are underwater so as not to harm the natural balance. For the same reason, it is prohibited to feed the underwater inhabitants.

From Eilat: Timna Park Guided Jeep Tour

3. From Eilat: Timna Park Guided Jeep Tour

This fascinating four-hour tour will open up the wonderful world of the Arava desert and one of its pearls, Timna.  See bizarre colored rocks, natural sculptures, the blue of the sky and the ocher of the surrounding mountains. Your guide will tell you about the amazing history and geology of this unique place. Inside the park, stop a few times and see the incredible history of the copper-related area. Along the way, see the natural mudflats of sandstone and a few pillars of Solomon, Borg Hill, the famous mushroom and arches. Take your hike at a stop near Lake Timna where you can fill up bottles with colorful sand for a souvenir. From there, head back towards Eilat.

From Eliat: Red Canyon Guided Tour

4. From Eliat: Red Canyon Guided Tour

Start with pickup from your hotel in Eilat in a jeep. Travel for 20 minutes to the Red Canyon located in the nearby mountains of Eilat. Upon arrival, enjoy a scenic walk for 90 minutes through the canyon. Learn about the geology and history of the region.  Admire the vibrant pink color of the gorges and discover the various rock formations created by water and wind erosion over millions of years. Take a moderately challenging hike in the direction of Ein Natafim. Finally, take in the beautiful views from the Mount Yoash observation point. See 4 different countries from this unique vantage point, as well as the Gulf of Eilat. Afterwards, be returned to your hotel in Eilat.

Eliat: Introduction to Scuba Diving

5. Eliat: Introduction to Scuba Diving

Experience a perfect trial for those who aren’t sure if they’d like to scuba dive or not. Choose from a 25 or 40-minute dive for a taste of the scuba diving experience. After arriving at the dive center, fill out a brief medical form and get a thorough briefing on the equipment you’ll be using. After a transfer to the dive site, you’ll be off and running on your diving experience. The dive begins with a 10-15 minute briefing by an experienced instructor in Russian, English, or Hebrew. Then, on the level that allows your head to stay above the surface, go through a few tasks designed to make you feel confident in the water and with the scuba equipment. After that, proceed to actual trial scuba diving. Your instructor will confidently lead you to the magical underwater world of bright coral and colorful fish, always next to you to assure your safety. After the dive, head back to the dive center, ready to take on further scuba adventures.

From Eilat: Petra Day Private Tour

6. From Eilat: Petra Day Private Tour

Discovered in the early 19-century, Petra was named as one of the 7 Wonders of the World in 1985. You’ll understand why once entering through the Siq. Seeing the Treasury for the first time is breathtaking. The workmanship and sheer size of it will amaze you. Explore Petra and see facades, tombs, a Roman theater, and burial caves. See how the Nabateans controlled all the water of the region and marvel at the great water cisterns they built. A driver will pick you up from your hotel in Eilat in the morning. After about 3-hours you will arrive at Petra to enjoy the sights and tour with your personal guide. Dine at a local restaurant and try an extensive selection of oriental dishes. You will arrive back at your hotel in the evening.

Eliat: Intro Scuba Diving with Instructor

7. Eliat: Intro Scuba Diving with Instructor

Perfect for those who have always wanted to learn how to scuba dive, this 2-hour scuba diving training course teaches you all the tools you need to dive in the open water. After arrival at the state-of-the-art diving facility, you’ll receive a thorough briefing on all of the equipment you’ll be using for the day.  After your instructor tells you everything else you need to know, from correct equipment selection to correct underwater behavior, you’ll be off an running on your first dive—in the vibrant, life-filled waters of the Red Sea. Carefully supervised, your instructor will be alongside you every step of the way as you hit the water for the first time. If you’re unsure of your abilities in the water, you can take a trial dive in the dive center—and if it’s not for you, there are plenty of other options for water activities.  The training program is available to anyone over 12 years old and without health problems that would preclude them from scuba diving. After the course, you’ll emerge with a diving certificate, proving your succesful completion of the course.

Amazing Family Tour in Jerusalem

8. Amazing Family Tour in Jerusalem

Did you know Jerusalem is considered to be one of the holiest places in the world? Experience the most rewarding adventure with your family on our exclusive family walking tour. Our family-friendly local professional guide will make sure the kids have as much fun sightseeing as adults. The well-informed guide will take you on a 2-hour long walking tour. The tour has an easy pace and includes a stroll around the city center, highlighting the famous cultural and architectural sites. The whole family will have fun learning about Jerusalem’s fascinating sites. The stories shared by the guide are guaranteed to provide a few giggles as you wind down the off-beaten paths of the city.

Sharm El Sheikh: 2-Day Jerusalem and Dead Sea Tour

9. Sharm El Sheikh: 2-Day Jerusalem and Dead Sea Tour

Day 1: Travel to Jourdan Sun Pyramids Tours representative will pick you up from your hotel Around 02:50 – 03:50 a.m. to go to Taba heights . Then you’ll start crossing the border about 8:00 am which will take about 2 hours, and you’ll arrive to the Jordan River at 13:30 pm. the Jordan River was parted after the death of Moses, so that Joshua could lead his tribes across to Canaan. After that, you’ll have lunch in Bethlehem before beginning your shopping trip and visiting shepherd pastures. After that, you will be returned to your hotel. And there’s dinner Day 2: Mount of Temptation and Dead Sea Enjoy your breakfast at the hotel before being escorted by your personal tour guide to the Nativity Church and Jerusalem’s Old Town’s, Western Wall- Holy Spectacular Church, followed by a visit to the Gathemani Garden. Finally, proceed to Jericho for lunch and to take beautiful pictures in front of the historical Mount of Temptation is the place where the Devil is supposed to have taken Jesus to tempt and lure Him into obeisance to Satan. A more desolate and barren spot would be hard to find anywhere in the world. Viewed from below on the flat land surrounding the mountain . After that, transfer to the Dead Sea for a magnificent bathing trip and relaxation the Dead Sea salt is the saltiest and deepest lake in the world Known for its healing properties since Biblical times, Dead Sea salt has been used to treat various skin conditions, such as psoriasis, due to solar ultraviolet radiation found in the Dead Sea. then after the trip return to the boarder around 18:30 and Back to Sharm el sheikh at 23:00 Tuesday night. Note: Any Muslims who has immigrated and have European union or American or British passports cannot go to Jerusalem. All Arabs even they are Christian also not allowed to go to this trip.

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What people are saying about Southern District, Israel

the guide took us to the mining place from this century, what was very nice experience even before the Timna… then we went to Timna park where we stopped on some nice places, like the ancient mining spots, solomon pillars, the mushroom rock and finally near to the lake to make some color sand bottles. To go by jeep on the main road - with strong wind against you is cool experience. I would prefer to spend little more time on the stops… especially on the solomon pillars and for us personally we would love if the tabernacle tour was included in the trip - or have it as a option. Because of not having time to go to the tabernacle, we visited the park day after on our own.

it was very nice dive in the place with many fish and nice corals. The instructor was nice. I payed also for the pictures… the quality wasn’t as was showed me… probably not took with the same camera (and even same place) and I would prepare more pics with fish and corals then only me in the water, but it can be just me. And I understand it is not easy to be taking pictures and videos and to manage non licensed divers :-). All together I have enjoyed it and can recommend the experience.

The only negative event was the hood of the jeep popped off while we were driving and it could have caused a serious problem but it didn’t

We enjoyed the tour, interesting history, we liked going off road in the Land Rover Defender. Alex was great.

Punctual and friendly service with absolutely stunning views.