(content by Naman)
The summer of 2020 is still pretty far away, but it’s never too early to look for new vacation sites and exploring all opportunities in order to find the best match for your needs, budget, and a kind of vacation you look for.
The fans of private tours could be much interested in this article as we bring some of the most exciting and unique Israel Private tours for the summer of 2020.
Ramon Crater Tours
Taking a Jeep tour is the best way to explore Ramon Crater. It allows you to tackle rugged trails in the breathtaking Negev Desert’s landscape, cross dry river beds, climb up mountains, and explore the area’s unique flora, wildlife, and rare minerals.
This tour is a mix of cultural and natural attractions. You’ll be able to hike through a petroglyph-filled rock park and visit the 2000-year-old ancient Nabataean city of Avdat.
The Ramon Crater tour is a great choice for families with older children and adventurers who want to explore the desert and the magnificent geological phenomena in Ramon Crater.
Tourists can lodge in Mitzpe Ramon, have breakfast, prepare dinner after the trip, enjoy stargazing and bonfires.
Because of high temperatures, it is recommended to take Jeep tours and explore the desert and the crater in the evening hours.
Wine Tour of Northern Israel
Grapes were grown in this area even before the biblical times. The rich volcanic soil, high altitudes, hot summers, and snowy winters make this area an ideal one for viticulture. A huge number of winemakers choose its volcanic plateau and ridges of the Golan Heights and Galilee’s mountains to produce wine for their wineries
As you travel to the Galilee region, you’ll be able to enjoy the scenery and learn about Northern Israel’s wine country from your tour guide. Once you reach the area, you can visit different wineries, learn about their unique winemaking techniques, see how the grapes are grown and harvested, and see the winemaking process.
In the end, you’ll have a chance to learn the techniques of proper wine tasting, taste wine and discuss different qualities and characteristics with a host.
Some of the boutique wineries that you should visit include Abuhav winery in the Kabbalist Quarte and Earth & Air Winery in Meron.
The Jezreel Valley
The Jezreel Valley is a magnificent area of the Galilee. Its flat landscape, immense natural beauty, and historic importance make this area a haven for various kinds of tourists, from those interested in religion to those looking for adventures.
This tour will take you to the green, bucolic corners of the country, away from the city’s noise. Explore the archaeological remains of an ancient Roman-Byzantine city, Scythopolis, and the Megiddo National Park, which is a UNESCO World Heritage site. The must-see attraction is Beit Shean, an archaeological park from the Roman and Byzantine era and its well-preserved structures. Mount Tabor will be of interest to tourists who look for some religious sites; this place is mentioned in the Old Testament and is believed to be a possible site of the Miracle of the Transfiguration.
