Pesach in Gush Etzion 2025
- LoveLoveIsrael
- Apr 1
- 10 min read
Updated: Apr 3
Ready to create lasting memories? Gush Etzion is waiting for you!
Just a short drive from Jerusalem and less than an hour from the heart of Israel, Gush Etzion is the perfect destination for an unforgettable day of adventure!
Whether you're seeking thrilling outdoor activities, exploring fascinating historical sites, or diving into hands-on creative workshops, Gush Etzion has something for everyone. From scenic nature trails and stunning views to arts and crafts, woodworking, culinary classes, and glass art workshops, there's no shortage of ways to spark your creativity.
Explore hidden caves, stroll through ancient ruins, or soar above the breathtaking landscape— Gush Etzion offers a unique blend of adventure, history, and creativity that will make for an unforgettable experience. And during Passover, the area comes alive with even more family-friendly activities, from refreshing springs and cozy guesthouses to exciting events and perfect weather.
For the full list of activities visit: www.etziontour.org.il/en
Events:
Above the Gush Etzion junction, in a pine forest, three days of spiritual and educational experience with Eshkolot.
· Building the Temple in a 2x4 size
· Following the water channel to Jerusalem – ODT activity
· Hallel and Song in the Temple – experience with musical instruments
· Drumming workshop
· Heroes of Israel 'Leaving Egypt' – family escape game
· Around Oz Ve’Gaon – a family trail about the story of the renewed settlement
In the reserve, you’ll find a beautiful water spring, basketball court, picnic seating areas, drinking fountains and restrooms.
Dates: Mon, Tues & Weds14-16/4/2025
Hours: 10:00-14:00
Location: Oz Ve'Gaon [Waze link here]
Cost: 10 nis/person. In addition, new play area for children aged 1 to 7 – cost 20 NIS per child. For tickets click here.
Phone: Nadia - 050-5500834
Kashuela Farm is a tourist agricultural farm, located on the western slopes of Gush Etzion.
Throughout Passover you’re invited to:
· Enjoy a picnic, take in the blooming flowers and the forest, and hike along the new scenic road.
· Participate in a shepherding workshop and go with the flock to the forest (at 11:00 AM, 1:30 PM).
· Join a tour and hear all about the farm, settlement, agriculture, Zionism, the story of the Lamed Hey convoy, and Gush Etzion (at 9:30 AM, 12:00 PM, 3:00 PM).
Additional workshops are available throughout Chol Hamoed with advanced booking-minimum of 30 participants. Cheese workshop, basket weaving, shepherding, nature arts & crafts, building with mud, tours of the farm and more.
Dates: Monday 14/4 & Thursday 17/4
Hours: 9:30-15:00
Location: Kashuela Farm, next to Gvaot
Price: Entrance Fee to the Farm: 35 NIS
Guided tour of the farm and discussion: 25 NIS
Shepherding Workshop: 50 NIS
Phone: 050-5511772
Embark on a journey where visitors of all ages discover how science and technology are integrated into modern life. Explore topics like security equipment, methods for cooking on Shabbat, solar energy use, and mobility aids for the disabled.
Open days on April 15th and 16th: Enjoy guided tours at the top of every hour, interactive exhibits, and workshops for children and teenagers.
Price: Individual 35 NIS, Family 140 NIS (parents+children)
Location: HaErez 3, Alon Shvut
Operating Hours:
Tuesday and Wednesday, April 15-16, Open Days at the Tzomet Experience:
Guided tour in Hebrew at the top of every hour, interactive displays, workshops for children and youth.
No prior coordination needed.
Monday and Thursday, April 14 & 17 – By appointment only, between 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM (entry until 4:00 PM)
Phone: 02-6495567, 052-3121097
Attractions:
Deer Land Farm is located in the heart of the 'Etzion Forest,' a magical and breathtakingly beautiful place. The farm has a huge extreme sports area and adventure facilities for the whole family. This includes the longest zipline in the country, climbing walls, a rope park, bungee trampolines, mini amusement park rides, target shooting, a huge and impressive wildlife reserve, a vintage vehicle museum, and more. The farm offers a variety of services for visitors: shaded seating areas, BBQ spots, a souvenir shop, accommodation for groups and families, and more.
Cost:
Passover Special: A bracelet for all the farm's attractions (except the long zipline) for 85 NIS, suitable for ages 4 to 17.
Regular entrance to the farm costs 25 NIS and includes a tour of the zoo. Anyone who arrives and purchases a ticket for the big zipline at the price of 100 NIS will also get entry to the zoo for 25 NIS. If you purchase the zipline ticket after already entering the farm, you will not receive a credit for the zoo entrance ticket.
Location: Deer Land Farm
Directions: From Jerusalem, on Route 60, turn right at the Gush Junction. Pass the Alon Shvut roundabout and pay attention to the signs indicating a right turn to Arutz Ha'ayalim (before the roundabout for Bat Ayin/Kfar Etzion).
Hours: Chol Hamoed 9:30 AM - 5:30 PM, Erev Chag and Fridays 9:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Phone: 02-5709768
A fun and wet tour in an underground tunnel, 12 meters deep and 130 meters long. The tunnel is part of the water system built by Herod to transport water to Jerusalem and the Temple.
The route includes an experiential walk in the tunnel, with flowing water reaching up to knee height.
During Chol Hamoed, visitors can enjoy access to the tunnel, inflatables, lawns, picnic areas, children's workshops, guided tours in the tunnel, and more.
An exciting audio-visual show in an underground room (no need to enter the water).
Dates: Throughout Chol Hamoed
Hours: Mon-Thurs 10:00-18:00, Friday 9:00-13:00 Please arrive at least one hour before closing
Location: Biyar Aqueduct. On Route 60, heading south turn right after the town of Elazar. For directions via Waze click here.
Cost: 20 NIS per person. Entry fee is required from age 3. To register, click here.
Phone: 02-9935133
An exotic animal farm with over 100 different species of animals from around the world! An opportunity to touch some of the rarest animals in the world. Tours in Hebrew/English, camel and donkey rides (for an additional fee), amazing animal shows, petting corner, Bedouin tent with seating areas, ice creams, snacks, and coffee.
New attraction: ATV tours near the farm for an additional fee.
Location: Sde Bar Farm, near Nokdim. Waze: The Animals of Shlomo.
Price: 45 NIS per child over 2 years old, 35 NIS per adult.
Phone: 055-6660897
To contact via WhatsApp, click here.
Hours of operation: Chol Hamoed (intermediate days of the holiday) 10:00-19:00, holiday eve and Friday: 10:00-16:00.
Explore Gush Etzion and the Judean Desert with Jeep tours. The company specializes in adventure tourism with various activities including jeep tours, rappelling, and ODT activities. Choose from a variety of routes and durations, from two-hour tours to multi-day excursions.
Operating hours: Pre-booking necessary
Phone: 054-8006920
Experience amazing jeep and ATV rides in Gush Etzion, the Judean Hills, and the Judean Desert. Re-Gush specializes in thrilling off-road tours with top-of-the-line Razor ATV vehicles.
Location: Alon Shvut
Operating hours: Pre-booking necessary
Phone: 050-4651888
ATV tours perfect for thrill-seekers of all ages, allowing anyone from 9 years and older to ride their very own ATV. Join us for a journey that promises both adrenaline and stunning Judean views! Momentum B'meitzad offers a variety of routes on their tours. There are routes with beautiful views of the Judean hills and desert, Yam Hamelech and more. There is also a route that passes by an archeological site from the times of the Chashmonaim know as "Bor Asfar". The tours are led by an experienced guide and the necessary precautions are taken to make sure everyone stays safe and enjoys
Location: Meitzad
Operating hours: Pre-booking necessary
Phone: 053-6237128
Join a wine tasting tour at the Gush Etzion Winery.
Regular Tour: Begin with a view of the vineyards, then enter the winery to learn about the production process. Afterward, sit down for a tasting of four types of wine, two reds and two whites. The tour and tastings are accompanied by an explanation and guidance. The duration of the tour and tastings is approximately forty minutes. Price: 55 NIS per person.
Upgraded Tour: Begin with a view of the vineyards, then enter the winery to learn about the production process. Afterward, sit down for a tasting of four types of wine, two reds and two whites, along with a rich cheese platter. The tour and tastings are accompanied by an explanation and guidance. The duration of the tour and tastings is approximately forty minutes. Price: 95 NIS per person.
VIP Tour: Begin with a view of the vineyards, then enter the winery to learn about the production process. Afterward, sit down for a tasting workshop of eight types of wine, four reds and four whites, accompanied by a rich cheese platter and hot beverages. The tour and tastings are accompanied by an explanation and guidance. The duration of the tour and tastings is approximately one hour. Price: 150 NIS per person.
Entry fee: Classic tour- 55 nis/person, Upgraded tour-95 nis/person, VIP tour 150 nis/person
Operating hours: Mon-Thurs: 10:00-17:00, Friday and Erev Chag open for wine sales.
Location: Gush Etzion Junction. [Waze link here]
Phone: 02-9309220
Challenge yourself at Gush Etzion's rock climbing walls complex. Suitable for beginners and professionals- ages 4 and up.
Entry fee: 50 nis/person or 180/family
Operating hours: Mon-Thurs 9:00-22:00, Fri 9:00 until one hour before Shabbat. Saturday night open with prior coordination.
Location: Kfar Etzion
Phone: 054-6713881
Located in Sde Bar, beneath the Herodion mountain, the ranch offers horseback riding and various other activities by appointment.
Location: Sde Bar
Operating hours: Pre-booking necessary
Phone: Talya: 054-8004524
Explore a desert fortress, King Herod's palace, and his tomb. Visit an archeological site and watch a film about King Herod’s life.
During Chol Hamoed enjoy guided tours for details visit their website.
Entry Fee: 31 nis/adult, 16 nis/child To reserve a spot click here.
Operating hours: Mon-Thurs: 08:00-17:00, Fri and Holiday Eve 08:00-16:00
Location: Eastern Gush Etzion (accessible via Har Choma-Herodium Road or from the south of Efrat Junction) Waze link: [Click here]
Phone: 02-5953591
Learn the history of Gush Etzion with an innovative display of its founding, the settlers' landings, the fall of the block, and the return of its people. The center features an audio-visual exhibit and a memorial site depicting the bravery of the settlers.
Recommended for ages 12+
Entry fee: 35 NIS per person
Operating hours: 8:30-17:00, Friday and Holiday Eve 9:00-13:00. Must book in advance.
Location: Kfar Etzion
Phone: 02-9935160 (For scheduling light show)
E-mail: orkoli70@gmail.com
Join an exciting mix of security training and extreme activities for all ages, including paintball, combat rappelling, Krav Maga, survival training, and shooting.
Location: Gush Etzion Industrial Park [Waze link here]
Operating hours: Mon-Thurs: 08:00-17:30, Fri: 08:00-13:00 Pre-booking necessary
Phone: 02-6734334
A fun and hands-on experience in crafting personalized Judaica items from wood and various materials.
Location: Rosh Tzurim Industrial Area
Cost: 300 nis/person ; minimum of 2200 for a workshop
Operating hours: By appointment only
Phone: 054-6785813
Enjoy a variety of craft workshops for the whole family.
April 14th: Glass Fusing- 11:00,13:00 & 15:00
April 15th: Glass Mosaics- 11:00 & 14:00
April 16th: Candles- 11:00, 12:30, 14:00
April 17th: Epoxy Resin- 11:00, 13:00,15:00
April 18th: Candles- 10:00, 12:00
Location: Kfar Etzion, near the Upper Lulim area [Waze: Creative Crafts Cafe]
Operating hours: Pre-booking necessary
Phone: 054-7883874
An organic farm and retreat center overlooking the Judean Desert. The farm offers lodging options, various workshops and tours.
Location: Arugot Farm by Ibei Hanachal
Operating hours: Pre-booking necessary
Phone: 050-9605659
Join Ruti Gillis' workshops in her studio at Karmi Tzur to create your own glassware and wood print designs.
· Glassware Workshop: Create your own flat glass piece that can be transformed into a practical dish.
· Wood Printing Workshop: Design an image with a verse, quote, or picture on wood.
Duration: 2-3 hours per workshop
Operating hours: Pre-booking necessary
Price: Click here
Phone: 054-6499644
Guided Tours of the Field School, Kfar Etzion
The Field School offers a wide range of tours during the Passover holiday, with varying levels of difficulty. From easy tours suitable for the whole family to challenging hikes for experienced walkers.
You can find detailed information about each tour on the Kfar Etzion Field School website. (Meeting point, price, prepayment on the website, etc.)
To register, click here
Phone: 02-9935133
Explore Kfar Etzion through a unique navigation game! Solve clues as you travel between points around the area. All you need is a smartphone (Android) and a good mood.
Cost: 15 NIS per participant
Meeting Point: Field School Kfar Etzion Info Station
Public transport: Bus lines 361, 362
To register: [Click here]
Phone: 02-9935133
Get inspired and see the desert bloom before your eyes as you explore local olive groves, vineyards, and lavender fields. Create your own lavender oil and scented bags to take home.
Location: Pnei Kedem
Cost: Adult: 75 NIS, Child (6-18): 60 NIS. Minimum booking: 1,500 NIS
Operating hours: By appointment only
Phone: 054-4730652
Create beautiful mosaic artwork with family or on your own. Special rates for families and groups.
Location: Neve Daniel or your location
Operating hours: Hol Hamoed 10:00-13:00 or 14:30-17:30. Must book in advance. Phone: 02-6509033
Jean-Pierre Weill’s Studio
Jean-Pierre Weil is a French artist who lived most of his life in the United States and moved to Israel in recent years. He paints on multiple layers of glass, creating a three-dimensional image. His technique is unique, and the result is stunning. Since moving to Israel, his two daughters, Davida and Sefira, have joined him, and together they now work in their studio in Tekoa.
A glimpse into a vibrant, working studio, a direct encounter with our artists, and a wide and diverse display of our art.
Special discounts are available for studio visitors.
Location: Tekoa
Hours: Pre-booking necessary
Phone: 054-2649499
Passover Special: Second night at 50% off! All our tours for guests are 40% off! Don't miss the chance to enjoy the stunning nature of the Be'er Valley, cultural and historical experiences, all at especially affordable prices! The discounts are valid only for guests staying with us – come relax and explore the area with us.
Book now and secure your spot!
To check availability, send a message on WhatsApp here👇 https://bit.ly/3YildK1
Phone: 02-9935133
For any questions, feel free to contact the office:
02-9933863 | tayarut@gush-etzion.org.il
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