Beit Shearim National Park is an archaeological site of an ancient Jewish town and a world-famous Jewish cemetery from the Mishnaic era. This national park is not big (it is growing as they uncover new parts), and you can cover it in several hours. But the incredible thing is that most of the city (actually…
Tel Arad National Park is located in the South of Israel, northwest of the modern city of Arad. Tel Arad consists of lower and upper cities. Map Tel Arad National Park is about 7 km northwest of the modern city of Arad. Entrance Fee Adults 14 NIS, children 7 NIS, and Students 12 NIS. And…
At Ein Avdat National Park, you can enjoy a stunning hike in the desert. The path goes along the Zin stream inside a deep canyon. The hike lets you appreciate the scenery and the wildlife. Note: do not mix this place with Avdat National Park, located within a ten-minute drive. While Ein Avdat National Park…
Beit Guvrin – Maresha National Park has numerous caves (southern area), an amphitheater, and a fortress in the northern region. Map Beit Guvrin National Park is near Kiryat Gat, roughly halfway between Jerusalem and Tel Aviv. Beit Guvrin is about 55 km from Jerusalem and 80 km from Tel Aviv. And here is the map…
Yehiam Fortress from the Crusader and Ottoman periods, near Nahariya, is a lovely attraction for a short family visit. Map Kibbutz and Fortress Yehiam are located in northern Israel, about 8km from Nahariya. Kibbutz Yehiam is known for its meat products and Malka Beer. And in front of Malka Beer, on the ground of this…
Herodium (Herodion) National Park is a truncated cone-shaped hill near Jerusalem. And besides the palace fortress, you can also visit Herod`s tomb. Map Herodium (Herodion) National Park is located twelve kilometers south of Jerusalem, behind the green line. Map of this national park (courtesy of Israeli Nature And Parks Authority): Note: you can click on…