Excursion «191. Sunset and Stars in the Negev Desert»

Class «Tourist class»
Type Group tour
Language Russian

On this day, even the sky disposes to go to the desert and enjoy the moon and the stars!
On the 17th, the moon will be 85% visible and will allow you to see the stars.

Shivta
We will visit the ancient city of Shivta.
Learn about the Bedouins and their history.
Let's get acquainted with the riddle of the cross on the Bedouin tents.
A city was popular with pilgrims.

Elketrostanitsa "Ashalim"
Helio thermal station in Israel.
First in the Middle East!
Let's Talk About Israel's Leading Role in Renewable Energy!

The Ammonites Wall
We will see traces of evolution preserved in the earth's crust.
It is a rocky wall containing fossils of ammonites - sea creatures that lived millions of years ago in the sea that covered the entire Negev at the time.
The ammonites got their name in honor of the ancient Egyptian deity Amun with twisted horns.

The endpoint of the route is the crater (in Hebrew "makhtesh") Mitzpe Ramon. This is an unusual place. The International Dark-Sky Association has declared it the International Dark-Sky Conservation Area. Mitspe Ramon is the first location in the Middle East to receive this status.
Many countries now share this position and organize dark sky sanctuaries, protected from light pollution. An erosion crater in the Negev Desert is one such site. Here we will be able to admire the clear starry sky, which you will not see anywhere else in the country.
We will have a unique, in its kind, interactive observation of the stars.

Bonus from Atlantis!
Acquaintance with the traditions of Bedouin tea drinking. Traditional coffee from the lords of the desert.

Important

Thematic excursion on September, 17!

Departure days

Departure days depend on your departure city

Info

Conditions for order cancellation:
If a tourist cancels an excursion in less than 2 days, the penalty is 100%, if rescheduled - 50%, unless travel insurance has not been purchased.

Important:
Tourists should arrive at the landing site 10 minutes before the specified time.
• Applications for excursions for children under 5 years of age are not accepted.
• Those who are late and do not go on an excursion will not receive a refund.
• The company is not responsible for lost items.
• Responsibility for the availability of individual insurance the policy falls on the tourist.
• Tourists may have to wait up to 30 minutes for the bus.
• Minor changes to the route are possible.
• The company reserves the right to change the departure time, which is notified to the tourist the day before.
/>• There is no indication of seats on the bus. Boarding and disembarking is carried out only at designated places

We recommend: have 4 liters of water per person, closed, sturdy shoes (sneakers are fine, but not sandals), mosquito repellent, bedding and a snack.
In the evening it can be chilly in the desert, It is recommended to take warm clothes with you.

Degree of physical difficulty 4/5.

Attractions

Ramon Crater

Ramon Crater

The unique crater of erosional origin is one of the main natural landmarks of Israel and, perhaps, the most famous object of the Negev Desert. Ramon really looks fascinating: thanks to the crater, the landscape seems alien.

Shivta

Shivta National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a national park located in the southern part of Israel. It encompasses the ruins of an ancient Nabatean city in the northern Negev Desert. Shivta is situated on the northern bank of the Zin Stream (Wadi Zeitan), on the eastern edge of the plain through which the Zeitan and Dror streams flow. Due to its remote location from other populated areas, Shivta has been better preserved than most ancient cities in the region.

Ashalim Solar Thermal Power Station

The Ashelim Power Station is a solar power station located in the Negev Desert near Kibbutz Ashelim, south of the city of Beersheba.

It is the first concentrated solar power station in the Middle East! Electricity production began in September 2019. The solar tower utilizes molten salt to enable the facility to operate for up to 4.5 hours after sunset.

Ammonites Wall

This is a rocky wall containing fossils of ammonites, marine creatures that lived millions of years ago in the sea that once covered the entire Negev region.

Ammonites derived their name from the ancient Egyptian deity Amun, who was depicted with twisted horns.

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