This is a full day trip from the Ramon Crater, through the Nekarot Riverbed and to the Arava Road.
We will hear of the mythological Nabataeans and their trade in perfumes and spices along the Spice Road (a.k.a Incense Road) more than 2,000 years ago. We will visit Nabatean mini-fortresses; Chan Muah, Bor Nekarot and, time permitting, Ovdat.
This course is not available during the summer.
It will take us most of the day to travel along the riverbed from Ma'ale Akravim to the Arava Road.
While going down this very serpentine Akravim Road, we will hear the disturbing account of the bus that was attacked by infiltrators from across the border. We will then travel through the wilderness.
This course is not available during the summer.
The Ramon Crater was formed as the crater's contents were swept away by erosion via the Ramon River and deposited in the Arava region. This crater presents us with several unique phenomena: exposed Jurassic rock, the 'Carpentry Shop', the dams at Ardon Stream, Cone Hill, Horseshoe Crevice and more.
We can choose to travel on foot or ride in Off-road Vehicles. The range of tours is extensive and caters to all type of visitor.
From a high point in the Judean hills we will observe the Mar Saba Monastery and visit Mount Muntar and Chan El-Ahmar. We will see the operational Mar Saba Monastery, the ruins of a large Byzantine monastery, Hasmonean fortresses, and Nebi-Moussa.
We can also choose to extend the tour towards the south along the cliffs of He'etekim. This route is available in all seasons except the summer.
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