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Family Tour – Judean Foothills

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A hands on educational experience for all the family

Tel Socho also known as “Lupine Hill”

The “Shfeila” or Judean Foothills is the area between the Jerusalem Hills and the Coastal Plain. It has been the battlefield of Judea for more than 2000 years. The soft chalk hills crowned with grassy meadows are a perfect home for many plants and animals. Join me on a fun family adventure, exploring the Foothills of Judea.

Itinerary:

  • Nature Walk in Tel Soho (pictured above). The first part of the David and Goliath Story. In the spring the best place to view flowering Lupines.
  • Dramatic Enactment of David and Goliath at Tel Azeikah.  Bringing the Bible and archaeology to life at a classic archaeological site.

 

Khirbet Midras Bar Kochba Caves

  • Crawl the Bar Kochba Caves.  A system of crawl caves where Judeans held out against the forces of Roman Emperor Hadrian.
  • Lunch in area

  • Underground Adventure at the Soreq Stalactite caves.
  • Animals and The Bible explore the nature in the Holy Land at the Biblical Museum of Natural History.

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Ideas for Tours of Israel : Golan Tour

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Looking for something new in Israel that you will not normally see on a standard tour ?

Wadi Jilaboun 8

Wadi Jilaboun 8 by YossiTourGuide

You should visit the beautiful region of the Golan.  This is radically different from any other visit to Israel, the volcanic soil and amazing view across the Golan plateau make it unlike any  other region in Israel.

This is a very versatile tour; allowing for changes based on the need of the group. This would be the perfect family  tour for any time of year especially the Jewis holiday season.

Description of the Day:

We start early in the morning for a picturesque ride to the North.

Ou first stop will be for a brief overview at the Gadot Lookout military memorial to explain the History and Geography of the area.

We begin a hike of the Jilabun stream at an abandoned Syrian military base (ideally before midday, when it gets too hot) we hike through a grove of Eucalyptus trees down a dirt path that follows the Jilabun stream past a beautiful waterfall to a pool, where we can have a nice dip! The route that we take is normally the circular route.

After lunch in Qatrsin we have a choice of a number, though not all, of the following options:

    • A visit to Golan wineries where we can sample some of the best wine that Israel has to offer at a world renowned vineyard.
    • A Tour of the Qatsrin Talmudic Village and at certain times of the year  we can participate in various hands on workshops about life in the time of the Talmud.
    • A Tour of the Golan Brewery, an experience unique to this region, where you can taste beers that completely change your perspective of Israeli beer.
    • An overview of the politics of the region at the Har Bental military base overlooking the demilitarized zone with Syria.
    • A visit to a Chocolate ‘farm’.

Contact me here for more details.

Chanukah Old City Scavenger Hunt

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Looking for something fun to do with the kids?

I am running a Jewish Quarter Scavenger hunt for all the family!

Where? Meeting Point Jaffa Gate, next to the tourist information center look for a guy holding a placard.

When? Thursday November 10th, 10:00 am – 1pm

How Much? 20 shekels per child, accompanying adults go free. (Unaccompanied adults do not go free)

Mystery Star Prize (edible)

Age Range: 4-7, 8 – 12, 13 – 15. (different tasks will be given to different ages)

Schedule

10:00-10:30 Introduction, formation of teams, rules

10:30-12 scavenger hunt

12-12:30 Sharing our findings

12:30-1 giving out of prizes

The Rules

  1. ALL children must be accompanied by an adult.
  2. We split into groups based on how many people turn up
  3. Lists will be handed out of things you have to acquire, this can mean you physically take that item or you photograph it / bring proof that you found the item.
  4. Upon completion of all the list return with your list to the designated meeting point.
  5. The first group back with a completed list wins.
  6. All adults will be given a map and clearly demarcated boundaries are asked NOT to wander beyond those boundaries for safety reasons.

For more information email: yossisilverman@gmail.com