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GIR: Family Sukkot Adventure: From David & Goliath to Underground Worlds – Ella Valley & Maresha

רביעי, 8 אוקטובר 2025

Tel Aviv

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Get It Right in Israel

What’s Included:

  • Tel Azeka – Scenic Overlook
    Stand above the Ella Valley, the battlefield where David fought Goliath, and imagine one of history’s most legendary clashes.

  • Maresha National Park – Burgin Ruins
    Explore ancient structures and walk through the Burgin ruins in the Adullam Grove, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

  • Optional Cave Crawling
    For families ready for adventure, crawl through underground chambers carved thousands of years ago.

 

Departure: Tel Aviv, Yarkon Park/Expo Parking Area 8:00; Savidor Train Station 8:15
Return: Tel Aviv, approx. 18:00
Facilities: Restrooms available at Maresha National Park

Meet Our  Guide – Naama Dobreen

Naama Dobreen is an experienced and inspiring certified guide who specializes in connecting families to Israel’s landscapes and stories. With a warm and engaging style, she brings biblical history and archaeology to life in ways that captivate both children and adults. Naama’s passion for discovery ensures that every stop on the journey becomes an adventure—turning learning into fun and memories into treasures.

What to Bring

  • Comfortable walking shoes, hat, water bottle
  • Flashlight for caves
  • Picnic lunch (bring your own and enjoy a relaxing break)

Note: Strollers are welcome, but a baby carrier is needed for some parts of the tour.

Price: Members: 115 NIS Non-Members: 135 NIS
Subsidized by ESRA — making cultural exploration in Israel easy, meaningful, and accessible.

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