How do you "escape" from the corona without leaving the country?

8 must-see places

Many Israelis have recently discovered the wonders of the homeland.

Around the country you can find a variety of trips, attractions and places that will make you feel like you have moved to another world.

We have collected the best offers for you - read on, and you will immediately want to get going

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Tourism in collaboration with Pegasus

30/12/2021

Thursday, 30 December 2021, 11:25 Updated: 11:29

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"Our tiny country, our beautiful country," wrote Yoram Taharlev, and rightly so. The Land of Israel may not be known for its endless spaces, but it has so much to offer, from Dan to Eilat and we, those who have lived here for years, often tend to miss all this goodness that is right under our noses.

This trend has changed slightly in the last (almost) two years, following the corona. The sky was closed and opened and closed and opened again and with all the tests you have to go through to fly abroad today and the isolations and restrictions that were coming back, many Israelis preferred to take the opportunity and discovered more and more magical corners around the country. From the borders of the country and there are a variety of attractions, entertainment and various options that will make you feel abroad - in the country.

So if you too are looking for this tranquility, scenery, fun and uniqueness that Israel can offer, we have collected for you some particularly fun ideas that will leave the Corona troubles behind and make you feel like you are on vacation.

And since most of us have endless knowledge even when it comes to the Land of Israel, and we prefer someone to lead us from destination to destination, the best solution is to join an organized trip that will give you an atmosphere abroad, with a guide who knows every corner of the country, every interesting story and attraction miss. ready to benefit from Israel as you never know you could? Here are our suggestions.

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Jeep tour in the Golan Heights (Photo: ShutterStock)

Jeep tour in the Golan Heights:

Let's start with the most classic - the Golan Heights, as it is called, offers mountains and hills with breathtaking views. Carpets and fields in a variety of different colors, small and pastoral villages and of course, endless history and fascinating landscapes. The best way to get to know the plateau is to simply walk it, on roads that our normal vehicle can not reach. The place on the smartphone camera.

A short distance of seven minutes drive are two of the most beautiful and successful hikes in the north, and in Israel as a whole. In the Tel Dan Reserve you will pass through the "Paradise" springs, get to know the ancient city of Tel Dan that was built on the banks of the river about 5,000 years ago and you will see, among other things, an ancient place of worship, a flour mill that remains intact and the charming "Pooh Bear Tree" - each Carries a story that the guide can expand on, all the while wading your feet in the cool water. In Banias, a beautiful descent awaits you on the stairs towards the Hermon River, and when you reach it, you can walk on the suspension bridge, one of the most spectacular projects of recent years. Towards the end of the route, you will of course reach the famous waterfall, which has the strongest flow intensity in Israel.

Nahal Na'aman lies parallel to the road between Haifa and Acre, where it empties into the sea.

But even though it is close to two big cities, once you enter its restored walking route and find your picnic spot (because anyway, sometime you have to take a lunch break between all the hikes), you will feel like you are in a different reality, in another world.

The stream and its surroundings have been restored by the JNF and have become a quiet and charming corner. Between the shaded benches and the facilities for children, you are sure to find the perfect place to escape to.

When was the last time you boarded a desert ship and moved away from the world? (Photo: ShutterStock)

A visit to a place where Jesus was baptized:

Have you ever been to Qasr al-Yehud? probably not. Countless Christians come to the place, which is considered the third most important in their religion after the Church of the Nativity and the Church of the Holy Sepulcher, but today, when fewer tourists are in Israel due to the corona, it is just the moment to discover a new place of great significance. Qasr al-Yehud is known in the Christian world as the place where John the Baptist baptized Jesus and his believers (hence the Christians come there, to go through the baptism ceremony), but even before that, it was the place where the Israelites traditionally crossed the Jordan River when they came to the land of Canaan. . The Qasr al-Yehud site is located about halfway between the Allenby Bridge, which serves as the border crossing to Jordan, and the northern Dead Sea.

True, a camel ride sounds like the number one stigma about Israel, but when was the last time you actually boarded a desert ship and moved away from the world?

So after (or before) passing through the nearby Ben Gurion Tomb, this is exactly the moment to embark on an entertaining and beautiful camel ride, where you can learn from the guide about the desert, its special life formations and the ancient Spice Road, which led with camels in spices and spices from Eastern Europe and back.

Peaceful kayak trips at dawn on the Sea of ​​Galilee (Photo: ShutterStock)

Kayaking on the Sea of ​​Galilee at sunrise:

Want to exercise your body but stormy rafting is not exactly for you?

In the Sea of ​​Galilee, peaceful kayak trips await you at dawn, before bathers and jet skis occupy the water.

The animals come out in droves, the flowers and plants wake up, the water is especially pleasant and all while the sun rises and reveals more and more of this beauty.

A kind of Israeli "Amazon" in its modest version, and an extraordinary experience worth trying.

The observatory, located on Route 90, not far from Ein Gedi, offers an amazing vantage point from the Nimrod lookout point (named after the local, the late Sergeant Nimrod Cohen, who fell in Lebanon and won the SLA). From the lookout you can see the Dead Sea in all its glory and the streams that flow into it. If you are interested in a little more, then at the entrance to the kibbutz awaits you the "Love" visitor center, which will completely make you feel like you are in New York or London and a short drive away is Qumran Cave, where the hidden scrolls were discovered in 1946. A visit to the place will immediately take you to the Old Land of Israel and the fascinating stories that accompanied the area.

We offered you to "escape from the corona" without leaving the country, and what feels more like an escape than a night on a special campsite? On Mount Yehoram, about a quarter of an hour drive from Eilat, there is an overnight parking lot where you can deploy your tent, watch the stars, go for walks and have the morning over the southern city and everything in a neat and comfortable complex.

Watching the stars and going on trips (Photo: ShutterStock)

The article is sponsored by Pegasus Organized Tours - as part of its goal to promote acquaintance with world cultures and enrichment of knowledge.

Pegasus Organized Tours - https://pegasusisrael.co.il

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