Home
Log in / Sign Up
    Private Messages   Advanced Search   Rules   New User Guide   FAQ   Advertise   Contact Us  
Forum -> Vacation and Traveling
One free day in Israel, ideas please!!



Post new topic   Reply to topic View latest: 24h 48h 72h

amother
OP


 

Post Thu, Jan 02 2020, 6:13 am
We have one day to tour. We've already done Rosh Hanikra, Tzfat, the Dead Sea, Masada, Ein Gedi, Chevron, the Old City/Ir Dovid- I would love ideas of a new area/activity to explore! TIA for all ideas!!
Back to top

amother
Silver


 

Post Thu, Jan 02 2020, 6:17 am
Shomron area
Back to top

Elfrida




 
 
    
 

Post Thu, Jan 02 2020, 6:23 am
How about Caesarea? They have good exhibits on the history of the area, both ancient and modern, and there is a Roman aqueduct to explore.

It's a few years since I was there, but I remember it was a good day out.

If the weather is good enough there is a nice beach to either play or walk along the sea front.

Apart from that, your visit seems to have been focused on the centre and north. You might want to see if anything in the south appeals to you.
Back to top

Rappel




 
 
    
 

Post Thu, Jan 02 2020, 6:46 am
Shiloh
Back to top

amother
Chartreuse


 

Post Thu, Jan 02 2020, 10:21 am
Following
keep ideas coming
Back to top

amother
Mistyrose


 

Post Thu, Jan 02 2020, 10:39 am
Which section of Israel?
South-what about snorkeling or something like that?
Or hike the red mountains or whatever.
North-really cool hikes, roam the streets of Tzfat
Back to top

madys




 
 
    
 

Post Thu, Jan 02 2020, 10:41 am
Haifa - bahai gardens
Back to top

DrMom




 
 
    
 

Post Thu, Jan 02 2020, 10:56 am
Where in Israel will you be based when you have this free day?
What time of year?
Back to top

doctorima




 
 
    
 

Post Thu, Jan 02 2020, 11:11 am
We really loved the Golan area, if you're already up in the North. Lots of cool stuff to do there - Nimrod's castle, Har Bental, the Banias, Tel Dan, Katzrin wine and oil factory tours
Back to top

amother
OP


 

Post Thu, Jan 02 2020, 1:37 pm
DrMom wrote:
Where in Israel will you be based when you have this free day?
What time of year?

Near Be'er Sheva on Pesach, thanks!
Back to top

Rappel




 
 
    
 

Post Thu, Jan 02 2020, 1:54 pm
amother [ OP ] wrote:
Near Be'er Sheva on Pesach, thanks!


Ohhh, then visit ancient Susya! You'll literally see the Talmud's descriptions of the layout of a Jewish town before your eyes, the ruins are beautiful, and they built tunnels between the houses and Beit Knesset to stay safe from Christian marauders, which you can go into and explore! (Bring headlamps - only the main path is lit.) Tourists haven't really found it yet, and it's just north of Beer Sheva. And the gift shop has really well priced beauty products Wink (I think I got a liter of jojoba oil there for 60 shek.)
Back to top

chanchy123




 
 
    
 

Post Thu, Jan 02 2020, 2:05 pm
amother [ OP ] wrote:
Near Be'er Sheva on Pesach, thanks!

Machtesh Ramon. Beautuful nature reserve.
Back to top

amother
OP


 

Post Thu, Jan 02 2020, 2:28 pm
Rappel wrote:
Ohhh, then visit ancient Susya! You'll literally see the Talmud's descriptions of the layout of a Jewish town before your eyes, the ruins are beautiful, and they built tunnels between the houses and Beit Knesset to stay safe from Christian marauders, which you can go into and explore! (Bring headlamps - only the main path is lit.) Tourists haven't really found it yet, and it's just north of Beer Sheva. And the gift shop has really well priced beauty products Wink (I think I got a liter of jojoba oil there for 60 shek.)

Sounds really interesting. Did you take a tour guide? How long did you spend there?
Back to top

amother
OP


 

Post Thu, Jan 02 2020, 2:29 pm
chanchy123 wrote:
Machtesh Ramon. Beautuful nature reserve.

What did you do there?
Back to top

banana123




 
 
    
 

Post Thu, Jan 02 2020, 2:31 pm
Be'er Avraham
Mamshit
Back to top

Rappel




 
 
    
 

Post Thu, Jan 02 2020, 4:42 pm
amother [ OP ] wrote:
Sounds really interesting. Did you take a tour guide? How long did you spend there?


DH is just finishing getting his your guide license, so he took us. I'm sure you can get an English tour there though, of you call in ahead.

You can definitely work the site at several levels. If you have lots of kids, climbing and exploring would be the name of the game, with cool facts thrown in. If your group is a little older, then you'll have more time to associate the architectural, archeological, historical and Talmudic aspects of the site. I know there's also an explanatory film, but we've never taken the time to see it. Our trips there usually last around 4 hours, and are only cut short by the needs of our toddlers.

Only one thing: if someone in your group can't do stairs, then they probably won't enjoy the visit. There is handicap access to the main areas of the site, but there's very little shade in those parts, and you can't get up close and into the buildings and mikvaot without going on any stairs at all.

And again, if you are an agile group - the escape tunnels are amazing Smile
Back to top
Page 1 of 1 Recent Topics




Post new topic   Reply to topic    Forum -> Vacation and Traveling

Related Topics Replies Last Post
Put-together weekday outfit ideas
by amother
6 Today at 3:43 pm View last post
Comparing usa to Israel on here
by amother
40 Today at 8:43 am View last post
Gift basket that supports Israel 5 Today at 3:03 am View last post
Working Mom Dinner Ideas 9 Yesterday at 6:17 pm View last post
Meat free mince
by amother
5 Yesterday at 3:28 pm View last post