Timna Park Tour from Eilat: Explore Ancient Copper Mines in Israel's Negev Desert
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Eilat
Embark on a half-day tour from Eilat to Timna Park and discover the ancient copper mines in Israel's Negev Desert. Explore the stunning desert reserve, learn about its fascinating history and geology, and uncover the mysterious links between the mines and Ancient Egyptian mythology.
Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Eilat - 10:00 am in the morning pickup from your hotel in Eilat with our team.

  • Timna Park - 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”

  • Eilat - 13:45 Departure from Timna Park and return to Eilat at approximately 15:00
What's Included
  • Complimentary return transfer.
  • Convenient hotel or address pickup in Eilat.
  • Guided tour of Timna Park.
  • Engaging multimedia presentation.
What's Not Included
  • Must have a minimum of 2 participants for this trip
  • Lunch, drinks, tips, personal travel insurance
  • Entrance fees to the park $13 USD
  • Health Insurance
Additional Information

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.

Location
Eilat
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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338justasg
Dec 6, 2019
Best experience - 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.
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Moishepipickh
Nov 22, 2019
CEO of BS - 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
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