Israel Southern Exposures

Southern Israel Tour                

Tour is guided in English

Tour price includes    
Pick up Jerusalem(Major Hotels)
Drop off Tel Aviv (Major Hotels)
2 nights in Eilat 4 star Hotel
2 breakfasts 
2 guided touring days (English) 
2 days a/c tourism licensed vehicle
Entry fees to listed sites
1 light lunch in Bedouin tent
optional: short camel ride

Not included   Lunch, beverages with meals, tips, extras & personal expenses. Travelers' medical or baggage insurance. Anything not mentioned in price includes section.

Sunday  Traveling South & Timna Mines

Depart from Jerusalem & travel south via the Negev Desert & Arava Valley, along the Israeli - Jordanian Border, part of the Syrian - African Rift Valley. Visit Timna Park, marvel its very unique and colorful rock formations, tour some of the most ancient copper mines in the world and explore the famous Solomon Pillars. Continue to Eilat, the southernmost city in Israel, on the shores of the Red Sea (Gulf of Aqaba) and visit the underwater observatory marine park, the first of its kind in the world. Overnight Eilat. 

Monday Day at Leisure or Petra Day Tour

Enjoy a day at leisure in Eilat or join our Petra Day Tour, just across the border In Jordan. See full itinerary & prices here > Petra Day Tour from Eilat .

Tuesday   Traveling back to the center & Negev Desert

Leave Eilat & travel northwest to the little town of Mitzpe Ramon in the Negev Highland. Stop at the Ramon Crater ridge for a splendid view of this very unique geological wonder. Proceed to Kibbutz Sde Boker to visit Ben Gurion's hut and grave overlooking the magnificent Zin Valley. Later on, go on a short camel ride and a visit an authentic Bedouin* tent, experience Bedouin hospitality and enjoy a light lunch. Continue to Kibbutz Hatzerim to visit Israel's Air Force Museum see the planes & equipment and hear the story of this extraordinary air force. Travel to Tel-Aviv.

* Bedouins are desert nomads