The hiking trail from Kibbutz Avnat to the Einot Tsukim Nature Reserve is gorgeous in spring. Many herbs bloom in ravines along the path, and the entire desert is covered with an unusual green carpet. Kalia beach is well equipped and pleasant all the time of the year. After a hiking trail, natural mud on the seashore will be pretty relaxing.

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A beautiful day trip in the Judean Desert starts in the monastery of Euthymius the Great. It leads us to the water source of Ein Mabuah in the Prat creek, where a spectacular overlook to Wadi Qelt is open. Afterward, it takes us to the Good Samaritan museum with the magnificent mosaic collection, paves the steps to the St. Georgius Monastery in Faran creek, and ends in Nabi Musa - place where Moses was buried by Muslims tradition.

A one spring day trip to St. George's Monastery in Wadi Qelt and the Qumran archaeological site offers a unique glimpse into the religious, mystic, and spiritual traditions of the northern part of the Dead Sea. The journey starts with a visit to St. George's Monastery in Wadi Qelt. This historic monastery is located in a remote desert canyon and was established by early Christian monks who sought solitude and asceticism. Visitors can see the remains of the monastic complex, including the church, cells, and cisterns. The peaceful atmosphere of the monastery and its surrounding landscape contrasts the bustling modern world and offers a glimpse into the early practices of monks in the region.

After visiting the monastery, the trip continues to the Last Chance eatery at the Almog intersection for a delicious meal. This is an excellent opportunity to take a break and refuel before continuing to the Qumran archaeological site.

Located near the northwestern shore of the Dead Sea, the Qumran site was inhabited by a Jewish community during the Second Temple period and is most commonly associated with the Essenes, a mystic sect. Visitors can see the remains of the buildings and cisterns that were used by the community, as well as learn about the history and culture of the ancient Jewish community in the region.

The unique atmosphere of the northern part of the Dead Sea, including its religious, mystic, and spiritual traditions, is evident in both St. George's Monastery and Qumran. These two sites offer a fascinating insight into the diverse religious practices and beliefs of the ancient communities who lived in the region. They highlight the enduring legacy of the early Christian monks who sought solitude and asceticism in the Wadi Qelt caves.

За этот день мы посетим все самые известные и знаменитые места. Начиная от обзорной площадки на притулившийся к отвесным стенам ущелья древний монастырь Георгия Хозевита до роскошных дворцов Ирода Великого на крепости Масада. Нас ждет увлекательная и полная приключений история Свитков Мёртвого моря, уникальные доказательства библейских рассказов на реке Иордан, самая прохладная и полная солнечного света вода водопада в русле ручья царя Давида и маленькие радости, как то верблюд на нулевой отметке, потрясающие виды Мёртвого моря и побережья Иордании, развалины первой гостиницы на самой низкой точке на поверхности Земного шара , конечно, вкусные кафе и рестораны.

From Jerusalem, the path will lead us to Jericho - one of the oldest cities on the globe. From here the cableway rises to the top of Mount Karantal in the monastery of the Temptation of Christ. Further the path will lead us to Qumran - the place where the scrolls of the Dead Sea were discovered. Then we will go to Mossada - the most famous fortress in the world for its heroic and tragic history. And finish the day with a swim in the Dead Sea. Translated with Google Translate

On the way to the Dead Sea, we stopped in the desert near the alleged grave of Itro - the father-in-law of Moses. Then they climbed the Masada fortress and after a swim in the Dead Sea Translated with Google Translate

One of the most intriguing questions about the nature of the Dead Sea is related to the source of the water. In conditions of the complete desert, the sea manages to replenish with water. We will walk along the Prat Creek, the largest and deepest tributary of the Jordan River. We will visit the Jordan River not far from the place where it flows into the Dead Sea. We will visit the largest and most profitable enterprise in the country - the Dead Sea factory and end the day with camping on the fantastic cliffs of Dragot above the valley of the Dead Sea.

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Traveling to the place of baptism on the Jordan River and the ancient monastery of Deir Hijleh takes only an hour and a half. This one and a half hours bring us to a fantastic story. The Jordan River is associated primarily with the baptism of Jesus Christ from John the Baptist. The place where these events took place is called in Arabic Qasr El Yahud - the court of the Jew. The centuries-old tradition of baptism was renewed after the signing of a peace treaty between Jordan and Israel. The border between the countries runs along the river, and only a few meters are divided between them. Not far from the place of baptism is one of the oldest monasteries on the Dead Sea - the monastery of St. Gerasimus. It was one of the first monasteries of Koinonia. The walls of the monastery remember the battles of Muslims and crusaders. The skulls of monks pretend to be the bones of the martyrs of the Persian conquest. A journey of ten kilometers takes us on a tour of twenty centuries. Do not miss this adventure on the Dead Sea.

A stunning structure that has no analogs in the ancient world is the palace, fortress, and mausoleum of one of the most famous rulers of the past - King Herod the Great. Herodion rises above the hills of the Judean desert and silently looks over Bethlehem - the city where Jesus was born. Who knows, maybe it was the Herodion from where Herod the Great gave the order to kill all the babies in Bethlehem to destroy Jesus. Professor Netzer spent 30 years searching for Herod’s tomb and died in Herodion. Who knows, maybe in this way the king’s curse came true, imposed on the one who will disturb his grave. Herodion is the place where Bar Kochba rebels hid and the place where the desert blooms in spring with the blue Iris, so rare for these places.

טיול קצר באזור נחל קדם מזמין אתכם לגלות את סודותיו הגיאולוגיים המרתקים של האזור. זהו מסע אל נופי טבע משתנים ללא הרף, שבו ניתן לראות את כוחות הטבע בפעולתם, לשכשך במעיינות חמים, ולהתחבר לאווירה הייחודית של המקום.

עם זאת, חשוב לתכנן את הטיול תוך מודעות לתנאי הסביבה. אין לצאת לשטח במקרה של עומס חום, המתבטא בטמפרטורות גבוהות ולחות מעיקה שעלולות לסכן את בריאות המטיילים. כמו כן, יש לוודא שאין התרעת שיטפונות, במיוחד בעונת החורף, שכן נחלי האזור חשופים להצפות פתאומיות העלולות להיות מסוכנות.

מאחר שהמסלולים באזור אינם מסומנים או מוסדרים, והשינויים בקרקע מתרחשים לעיתים תכופות, יש לטייל באחריות ובזהירות. מומלץ להתרחק מתופעת הבלענים המסוכנת, המאפיינת את אזור ים המלח, ולהיצמד לדרכי ג’יפים מוסדרות בלבד.

תכנון נכון ושמירה על כללי הבטיחות יבטיחו טיול מרתק ובטוח, שיפתח בפניכם חלון לסודותיו הנסתרים של ים המלח.