
ITINERARY
Wonders of the South
from Monday 16th - Tuesday 17th February, 2026
MONDAY
07:30 Depart from Jerusalem, 6 Eliezer Hagadol, Katamonim.
09:30 Hatzerim IAF Museum Be'er Sheva. This airforce museum tells the whole story of the Israeli Air Force since it's origin until today.
11:30 Lunch at the Ofer Grand Mall
14:00 Visit Ein Avdat - an oasis in the Negev. A deep and impressive canyon with ibex and vultures.
15:30 Arrive at Isrotel Daroma Hotel, Mitzpe Ramon
19:00 Dinner at Daroma Hotel
20:30 Star Gazing in the Machtesh - a fascinating astronomy experience. We will view the sky via powerful robotic telescopes that track/compensate thus maximising viewing time and ease for a "closer" look at the deep space objects.
TUESDAY
Breakfast at Daroma Hotel
08:50 - 10:50 Jeeping - experience the unique beauty of Makhtesh Ramon, the world's largest erosion crater, on a two-hour 4x4 desert tour.
11:00 Checkout from Daroma Hotel
11.30 The 40-km long Makhtesh Ramon is large and impressive. From the Visitors Centre, get a glimpse of the magic and secrets of the desert.
12:45 Lunch in Mitzpe Ramon
14:00 Leave to Ramat Negev Desert Agro Research and Innovation Center. This Centre is one of Israel's leading facilities in desert agriculture. Founded 1981 in the heart of the Israeli desert, the centre focuses on growing food in semi-arid and arid areas. Also see the Geothermal Power Plant, a 120 MW thermo-solar power plant, up close.
16:00 Leave for Jerusalem
18:30 Anticipated arrival at Eliezer Hagadol
We reserve the right to amend and alter the itinerary



