Timna Park Tour from Eilat
Overview
Explore the oldest copper mines in the world in Timna tour from Eilat, an area of Israel's magnificent Negev Desert rich in fascinating history and incredible geology. A stunning desert reserve with breathtaking scenery, protected natural space, admiring its towering sandstone cliffs, including King Soloman's Pillars.
It is a horseshoe-shaped valley with very steep cliffs and have Timna's significant archaeological heritage. Remains dating back to the Neolithic period have allowed us to better understand what prehistoric society in the Middle East was like thousands of years ago.
Because of its location, the Timna mines, from which metals, especially copper, have been extracted since Ancient Egyptian times. Learn about the mysterious links between the mines and Ancient Egyptian mythology.
Take this half-day tour and you will have the opportunity to explore the beauty of this amazing site.
After leaving Timna Park, you will return back to Eilat.
It is a horseshoe-shaped valley with very steep cliffs and have Timna's significant archaeological heritage. Remains dating back to the Neolithic period have allowed us to better understand what prehistoric society in the Middle East was like thousands of years ago.
Because of its location, the Timna mines, from which metals, especially copper, have been extracted since Ancient Egyptian times. Learn about the mysterious links between the mines and Ancient Egyptian mythology.
Take this half-day tour and you will have the opportunity to explore the beauty of this amazing site.
After leaving Timna Park, you will return back to Eilat.
Inclusions
- Visit Timna Park with explanations in English.
- Pickup from your hotel or address in Eilat with our professional team.
- Multimedia presentation
- Transfer back to your point of departure.
- Entry/Admission - Timna Park
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Eilat, Eilat, Southern District
10:00 am in the morning pickup from your hotel in Eilat with our team.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Timna Park, Eilat 88000 Israel
10:30 am
Visit Timna Park and enjoy a guided tour with explanations in English (price Includes Entrance fees to the park)
12:30 pm Enjoy the colored sands of Timna with our special fun activity and its ties to Egypt
13:00 Watch the presentation: “Kingdom of Mines During the Journey to Egypt”
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Eilat, Eilat, Southern District
13:45 Departure from Timna Park and return to Eilat at approximately 15:00
Duration: 1 hour
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Eilat, Eilat, Southern District
10:00 am in the morning pickup from your hotel in Eilat with our team.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Timna Park, Eilat 88000 Israel
10:30 am
Visit Timna Park and enjoy a guided tour with explanations in English (price Includes Entrance fees to the park)
12:30 pm Enjoy the colored sands of Timna with our special fun activity and its ties to Egypt
13:00 Watch the presentation: “Kingdom of Mines During the Journey to Egypt”
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Eilat, Eilat, Southern District
13:45 Departure from Timna Park and return to Eilat at approximately 15:00
Duration: 1 hour
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Most travelers can participate
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
338justasg
December 2019
We had great time. Guide was perfect. We had great views, best conversation, good explanaitions. Guide helped us at the airport and took us straight from home to Timna.
We had great time. Guide was perfect. We had great views, best conversation, good explanaitions. Guide helped us at the airport and took us straight from home to Timna.MoishePipickh
November 2019
Gil Levy was our tour guru for Timna Copper mine. He was very knowledgeable regarding the historical aspects of Timna and more. Ask for Gilbert Levis when you’re seeking a guide for Timna
Gil Levy was our tour guru for Timna Copper mine. He was very knowledgeable regarding the historical aspects of Timna and more. Ask for Gilbert Levis when you’re seeking a guide for Timna