Discover Shomria

For a trip to Shomria, it is worth distinguishing a nearby farm visit from destinations in the broader Southern District travel region. Havat Ella–Tzedek offers a specific tour and food on site; nature, landscapes, and history shape other destinations in the Southern District. This lets you decide which themes to focus on before planning.

A farm visit near Shomria

Near Shomria, Havat Ella–Tzedek offers a self-guided tour between the cattle herd and the goat shed. This is a clearly defined farm experience: the tour passes between the two areas mentioned and can be planned as a separate activity.

On site, you can buy and eat a cheese platter with sourdough bread. This means a tour and a specific dining option are available side by side at the same location. A Saturday breakfast with coffee and cheese at the קפה בצדק food truck may also be useful to consider when planning. If the cheese platter or breakfast is central to your visit, check availability in advance.

Nature in the broader Southern District travel region

In the broader Southern District travel region, Ein Gedi Nature Reserve offers a water-rich setting. It includes Israel’s largest oasis, with springs and waterfalls, flowing streams, and ibexes and hyraxes. A hiking trail follows Nahal Arugot, which flows year-round, to a hidden waterfall and pools in its upper reaches. Conditions on the routes may change after floods; check them before hiking.

Avdat National Park in the Negev Highlands offers a different focus. It lies along the route of the ancient Incense Road and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Ein Gedi represents nature through its oasis, water, and wildlife; Avdat connects the highland landscape with the history of the ancient trade route. The two sites therefore offer different themes without becoming a single destination.

History and natural phenomena in the Southern District

Masada represents a significant chapter of history in the Southern District. The site is a symbol of the ancient Kingdom of Israel, its violent destruction, and the last stand of Jewish patriots against the Roman army in 73 AD. Preserved remains include Herod’s palaces and untouched Roman siege works, among the most complete of their kind in the Roman world. Here, historical significance and archaeological evidence come together in one place.

The visitor center at the Ramon Crater connects the life story of Israel’s first astronaut, Lieutenant Colonel Ilan Ramon, with an introduction to the world’s largest crater and its distinctive natural phenomena. The Southern District thus offers different ways to explore: historical remains at Masada and a combination of personal life story and landscape at the visitor center.

Plan your visit dates

For a selected visit date, advance registration through the visitor coordination system secures a place at Masada National Park. Advance registration also secures a place for your chosen date at the Ramon Crater Visitor Center. Since operating details may change, check the current registration process before making plans.

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