Private Tour: Highlights of the Negev From Jerusalem
Jerusalem, Israel
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Trip Type: Day Trips
Duration: 10 hours
On this private tour, you will visit the tomb of Ben Gurion, hike around the Ein Ovdat oasis, explore the ancient city of Ovdat and enjoy the beauty of the Ramon Crater.
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On this private tour, you will visit the tomb of Ben Gurion, hike around the Ein Ovdat oasis, explore the ancient city of Ovdat and enjoy the beauty of the Ramon Crater. Ben Gurion Tomb
Ben Gurion, the first Prime Minister of Israel and founder of the state preferred to be burred in the Negev than in the pantheon of the Great Leaders of the Nation in the National Cemetery of Har Herzl. He believed that settling in the Negev should be the first and foremost goal. We will learn about his eccentric personality and on the Negev that comprises about 2/3 of Israels’ territory.
Ein Ovdat
A true oasis, Ein Ovdat is a spring gushing from the narrow canyon, boasting a rich flora and unusual ecological system. We will hike in one the pristine places in Israel and enjoy the beauty of the Negev
Ovdat
An ancient city that was founded as a crossing point for merchants who’ve passed thousands of kilometers in the dry desert, from Arabia to the cities on the shore of Israel, to sell perfumes to the roman world. The city conveys the extraordinary story of the perfume road and the settling in the Negev in ancient times.
Ramon Crater
One of Israels’ wonders and a unique phenomenon. Geological processes that took millions of years have created an amazing and breathtaking view and a magnificent nature. We will look upon the crater and stop to see some of the unique phenomenons of the area.
Camelback riding (optional)
The camel was the optimal vehicle in the desert and a feature of the Middle East, come experience a desert adventure and feel as if you were a perfume merchant walking on this same road, 2,000 years ago.
Ben Gurion, the first Prime Minister of Israel and founder of the state preferred to be burred in the Negev than in the pantheon of the Great Leaders of the Nation in the National Cemetery of Har Herzl. He believed that settling in the Negev should be the first and foremost goal. We will learn about his eccentric personality and on the Negev that comprises about 2/3 of Israels’ territory.
Ein Ovdat
A true oasis, Ein Ovdat is a spring gushing from the narrow canyon, boasting a rich flora and unusual ecological system. We will hike in one the pristine places in Israel and enjoy the beauty of the Negev
Ovdat
An ancient city that was founded as a crossing point for merchants who’ve passed thousands of kilometers in the dry desert, from Arabia to the cities on the shore of Israel, to sell perfumes to the roman world. The city conveys the extraordinary story of the perfume road and the settling in the Negev in ancient times.
Ramon Crater
One of Israels’ wonders and a unique phenomenon. Geological processes that took millions of years have created an amazing and breathtaking view and a magnificent nature. We will look upon the crater and stop to see some of the unique phenomenons of the area.
Camelback riding (optional)
The camel was the optimal vehicle in the desert and a feature of the Middle East, come experience a desert adventure and feel as if you were a perfume merchant walking on this same road, 2,000 years ago.
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