Gush Etzion Tourism

 
The biblical, historical and strategic significance of Gush Etzion should not be missed. From the ancient remains from the time of the Second Temple, to the moving Sound and Light show portraying Gush Etzion`s rise and fall and eventual establishment, to the breathtaking views in modern Gush Etzion, there is something for everyone to see.

The Gush Etzion tourism division provides full service packages, including, but not limited to vacation packages, fascinating tours and extraordinary attractions in Gush Etzion and all over Israel, as well as hotel and airline reservations. Modern, comfortable vans and busses of all sizes can be ordered for transportation needs all over the country, complete with guide if you choose.

Talk to your communities, shuls and schools to ensure that Gush Etzion becomes part of the itinerary on EVERY trip to Israel.

A partial list of some of the exciting and historical tourist sites in Gush Etzion includes

• The Herodian Fortress
  
• The Ancient Roman Aqueducts and Solomon’s Pools
  
• Archeological Sites all over Gush Etzion
  
• Ancient Mikve from time of the Second Temple
  
• Ancient Bat Ayin
  
• Ancient Migdal Oz
  
• Ancient Tekoa - Tel Tekoa
  
• Path of the Patriachs where Abraham took Isaac to the Akeda (the Binding)
  
• Haritoun Cave
  
• Gateway to the Dead Sea
• The Gush Etzion Winery - www.gushetzion-winery.com.
  
• Second largest zip-line in the world -
  For more information please contact the Tourist hot-line at 011-972-2-9938388
  
  

 
One of the main highlights of any trip to Gush Etzion is:

The Gush Etzion Memorial, Kfar Etzion
Multi Media Presentation - Museum - Archives

Modern day Israel fought four battles for Gush Etzion : 1927, 1935, 1948, 1967.
In 1948, on the eve of Israel`s Independence, 240 Jewish soldiers fell in a bloody battle in Gush Etzion  and all of the survivors were taken into captivity.

In 1967, the sons of Gush Etzion returned home to rebuild the area. Today, there is a strengthened Gush Etzion, consisting of over 20 thriving communities.

The Gush Etzion Memorial Museum is dedicated to the fallen of the battle for Gush Etzion. The museum is located in Kibbutz Kfar Etzion.

 

Memorial Hall

You can visit the museum, multi-media presentation and archives by appointment.
 

Famous Lone Oak Tree (Alon Haboded)

The history of Gush Etzion symbolizes the history of the Jewish people and its yearning for Eretz Israel.

Ben Gurion said: "... If there is a Jewish Jerusalem today, the Jewish people owe their gratitude first and foremost to the defenders of Gush Etzion..."

For information on exciting excursions in Gush Etzion as well as attractions all over Israel, contact Gushezif@inter.net.il  www.etzion-bloc.org.il  www.k-etzion.co.il or call 011-972-2-9935133.