Gush Etzion, Discover the Magic.

Gush Etzion invites you for a family celebration during Hol- Hamoed Pesach.

Additional details on our website: www.baitisraeli.co.il/tour

Events and activities are SPONSORED by the Gush Etzion Development Company

HAVAYOT CENTER

Animal Garden, Visitors Center, Elazar, Gush Etzion Israel Education and Therapy Assistance with Animals

Over 1000 animals and boasts dozens of different species. Tourist attraction for the entire family at Elazar in Gush Etzion.

User friendly & intimate, Havayot Farm is situated on 4 dunams of land. You can pet the animals in their home environment . The animals are raised from birth as house pets and are used to being in close proximity to the visitors at the center.

On Hol HaMoed Pesach: feeding the baby animals at the animal nursery, unique animals are being brought specially for the holiday. pony and horse-back riding, inflatable installations.

The center is adapted to the handicapped and people with special needs.

The Farm is open to visitors during Hol Hamoed Pesach
Mon. - Thurs. 21 -24 April from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Friday 25 April & Sunday 27 April only guided tours will be available.

Workshops for adults during Hol HaMoed:

"Animal Therapy - education- training - behaviorism and beyond"

More info: Havayot Center: 054-3022260/3/5, havayot-center.co.il

DEERLAND RANCH

A magical spot nestled in the heart of the forest:

Huge wildlife reserve, including many types of deer and other animals from parrots to ostriches - the largest of birds. Sport - a wide variety of outdoor/ extreme activities: rope park, climbing walls etc THE LONGEST OMEGA (Zip-line) IN ISRAEL & THE SECOND LONGEST IN THE WORLD!

Across from Kibbutz Kfar Etzion; Open from 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. For more details call: 050 5388705, 0502041201 www.deer-land.co.il

HERODION NATIONAL PARK

Discovery at the Herodion National Park - King Herod's Tomb

HERODION TREASURE HUNT - solve the secrets of the mountain. Theater productions for the whole family; Tour Guides on site. Workshops for children – for additional cost.

Only 10 minutes from Jerusalem! Via Har Choma.

Open from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

More info: 057- 7761143; 057-7762251

ISRAEL CHALLENGE

Gush Etzion can be an Adventure with "Israel Challenge"
Israel Challenge is a leader in adventure tourism in Israel !!

** BIKE RENTALS & GUIDED TOURS on "Derech HaAvot" (Path of the Patriarchs) suitable for teenagers & adults; advance bookings recommended! 02-9934417

** JEEP TOURS for the whole family in Gush Etzion and beyond

** MORE CHALLENGES – rappelling, canyoning, hiking More info: 02-9934417, info@israelchallenge.com, www.israelchallenge.com

ISRAEL CHALLENGE BEYOND THE GUSH: (For Chol HaMoed Pesach and all year long)

Special deals on Pesach adventure touring for the entire family

** Israel Challenge Short CANYONING in Qumeran, home of the Dead Sea Scrolls.

** Israel Challenge JEEPING in Mt. Sdom will dazzle your family with this spectacular desert experience

** Israel Challenge JEEPING & RAPPELLING in the Judean Desert and from the cliffs of Metzukei Dragot

** Israel Challenge EXCLUSIVE Army Experience will connect you to the Israeli Army like never before with active participation in paintball, military exercises in authentic type military gear and uniforms. One of the most exciting days of your life. Led by English-speaking former IDF commanders.

More info: 02-9934417, info@israelchallenge.com, www.israelchallenge.com

KFAR ETZION FIELD SCHOOL

** Mon. - Thurs. 21 -24 April

Spring at Wadi Kelt - 9:30 - 14:30
Falls & Ladders in Nachal Og - 9:45 - 13:45
Hariton Cave - 10:00 - 15:30
Snob, Have you been to Herod's Palace? - 10:15 - 12:30
Springs & Orchards in Wadi Puchin - 10:30 - 14:00
Aqueducts, Vineyards & springs in Nachal HaPirim - 11:00 - 15:00
The Spring that flows in the mountain - 11:30 - 14:30
Haritoun Cave - 13:30 - 19:00
Springs & Orchards in Wadi Puchin - 14:45 - 18:15
Sunset at Nachal Og - 15:30 - 18:30
Snob, Have you been to Herods Palace? - 16:00 - 18:00
At the Top of the World - 16:00 - 18:30
Sunset in the Way of the Forefathers - 17:30 - 19:30
Twilight at Ein Hermesh - 17:30 - 19:30

** Friday April 25

From the Peak of Gush Etzion to Puchin Valley (for good hikers) - 8:00 - 15:00
Spring at Wadi Kelt - 8:30 - 13:30
Hebron & Tomb of the Patriarchs - 9:00 - 13:00
Springs & Orchards in Wadi Puchin - 9:30 - 12:30
The Spring that flows in the mountain - 10:00 - 13:00
Afternoon in Ein Kerem - 12:30 - 10:30

For info, Kfar Etzion Field School, 02-993-5133,
www.k-etzion.co.il
Audio Visual Presentation at Kfar Etzion, open from 9 a.m. - 3:30p.m.

PUNDAK HAGUSH

family celebration at the Gush Etzion Junction, Pundak Hagus

Gush Etzion Artists fair, Shemittah exhibition at the nursery; house plants from "Atzmona" Nursery at discount prices; Coffee Shop is open. Tel: 02 - 9933399

RESTAURANTS FOR PESACH