Thursday, Mar. 18 - Leave Jerusalem, visit the Beth Guvrin Caves, and the Elah Valley to re-enact (!) the duel of David and Goliath.  Stop for lunch, then to Mamshit; enjoy a camel ride, then on to Eilat and the Hotel TULIP.   Eilat city tour.

Friday, Mar. 19

Day at leisure in Eilat.

Petra or Mountains Optionals available in separate form (link below). 

Saturday, Mar. 20 - View the Egyptian border, visit the Underwater Observatory, drive to Timna with the Pillars of Solomon and ancient mines. See the nature preserve with its desert fauna.  On to Mitzpe Ramon with its visitors center and panoramic view of the crater.  Continue to Beersheba and the Hotel LEONARDO NEGEV.

Sunday, Mar. 21 - Leave the hotel, visit Tel Sheba (ancient Beersheba) the on to Jaffa and its colorful alleys and ancient port.  Continue to Tel Aviv and drive along its streets.  Continue to to Ben Gurion Airport and check-in for your flight to the East Coast.  Dinner on your own, overnight in flight.

Monday, Mar.  22  -  Arrive Newark at dawn.    

                                        Welcome home !