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There
is always something new to discover in a land so rich in history and culture.
Is there an archaeological site, period of history, or passage of the Bible that
you would like to study closer? With the help of an expert guide, you can focus
your return visit to Israel and make it special and unique.
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What can we offer?
 | Sites that
aren't usually offered in usual tour packages |
| Suggestions for
exploring passages of scripture |
| Ideas to help
inspire a truly unique and personal tour |
A tour
including Eilat, on the shores of the Red Sea, is a good way to change your
focus and discover sites that aren't usually offered in standard tour packages.
Take a few days to explore Eilat and its vicinity, or spend the first day of
your tour journeying north to Jerusalem via the desert*, where many Biblical and
archaeological sites await discovery. Eilat is also the perfect gateway to
Petra, Sinai, the Negev, Masada and the Dead Sea.
Below is a model itinerary
starting from Eilat to Jerusalem, listing only a
few of the sites in Eilat and the Negev
within easy driving distance of your hotel.
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Eilat: An
ideal starting place for a new tour, Eilat is situated on the Red Sea, where
the temperature of the water is a constant 24C all year round. With a
welcoming year round climate and five-star accommodation, tourist-friendly
Eilat is the perfect home base for exploring Israel and the Middle East. Relax
or stroll along sunny beaches. Go for a dive and see the wonders of the deep,
or visit the Underwater Sea Observatory to see the rich coral beds and
tropical fish, and even take a swim with the dolphins. Wildlife parks and bird
sanctuaries are just some of the other unique attractions Eilat has to offer.
In the vicinity of Eilat are three places the Israelites passed in their 40
year wanderings in the desert. King Solomon later established a port in Eilat,
where for over 700 years the kings of Judah exported copper. Visit an Israeli
fortress from this same time period, as well as Timna, the world's oldest
copper mine |
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Leaving Eilat, we make our
way northward to Jerusalem via the Negev, visiting Israeli forts that once
guarded caravans bearing the precious merchandise from the port in Eilat to
Jerusalem. Along the way we will discuss how and why the Judean kings
inhabited the Negev. We will visit the largest natural crater in the world, Nabatean
(Ishmaelite) cites, and the Ein Avdat oasis |
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We visit Beer Sheva, the
largest and best preserved Biblical city, with Abraham's well and a
sacrificial Alter dismantled in the reformation of Hezekiah |
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Making our way north, we
stop at Bet Guvrin Maresha, one of the most impressive sites in Israel and the
home town of Micah the prophet. Not far away is the Valley of Elah where David
killed Goliath |
*Arava:
The prophet Isaiah uses the analogy of a highway being made smooth and straight
in the desert, in order for the Lord to reveal His glory to all flesh. "And the
glory of the Lord shall be revealed, and all flesh shall see it together." In
Hebrew, the word desert is
arava,
which refers to a
geographical region found only near the Dead Sea. Come with us and see, and
fully understand this scripture.
If you have any specific questions about specialized tours then
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