Ein Gedi & The Dead Sea

As a country located between 3 continents, Israel is unique in that you can actually walk from one climatic zone to another, with an extremely rich variety of flora and fauna from both northern and southern hemispheres. Being located along the route for migrating birds from Europe to Africa, it has become a favourite locale for 'Birdwatchers'. In the winter months you can ski down Mount Hermon, and within an hours drive, arrive for a swim in the Sea of Galilee. Hike through nature reserves from the lush green north to the parched red and brown hued desert.

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Six hundred feet above the Dead Sea, water falls from a severely gorged mountain range, creating luxuriant foliage & pools, in stark contrast to the parched surroundings. A hiker's paradise where exotic birds and wildlife roam, often daring to approach reserve visitors . Exotic vegetation, like Sodom Apple, a fruit reminiscent of biblical events, are native to the region.
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  • Drive from Ashdod Port ascending the Judean mountains, bypassing Jerusalem and descending east to the Dead Sea, lowest point on the face of earth,.
  • Drive south along the shores of the Dead Sea passing Qumeran where the Dead Sea Scrolls were found.
  • Continue on towards Ein Gedi where biblical tales of refuge and romance are recounted while hiking amidst the paths of the oasis.
    i) Walk to Nahal David, and from there to the pools (about 11    /2 hrs).
    II) Continue up to David Falls , then to Shulamit Spring or Dudaim Cave where you can swim under the waterfalls. ( about 3 hrs).
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    I) Walk from the entrance to the Hidden Waterfall at Nahal Arugot Reserve, where you can swim ,(about 4 hrs)
  • Time permitting, a swim in the Dead Sea or a visit to Qumeran Caves (see optional sites below)
  • Return to Ashdod at the end of the day.
 
OPTIONAL SITES :
Sites on the same route and close in themes and therefore can be exchanged or added, depending on personal preferences
and time constraints.
  • * Ein Gedi Spa (Indoor Spa) where you can indulge in the mineral-rich black mud of the Dead Sea, float in its therapeutic waters or simply relax at the spa
  • * Mineral Beach Spa (Outdoor Spa)where you can indulge in the mineral-rich black mud of the Dead Sea, float in its therapeutic waters or simply relax at the spa
  • * Qumeran , where the Dead Sea Scrolls were discovered.

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