For visitors
A day in Gush Etzion
History, a wade through Herod's aqueduct and a winery, all within about 15 minutes' drive of Efrat. You need a car; book the Heritage Center and the aqueduct ahead.
The plan
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09:00
Gush Etzion Heritage Center, Kfar Etzion
Wineries & places to visit · Kfar Etzion
Sound-and-light show on the Gush's fall in 1948 and return. Advance booking only.
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10:45
The Lone Oak
Parks, trails & springs · Alon Shvut
The old oak on Givat HaTzehuba that became the symbol of the Gush.
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11:30
Biyar Aqueduct
Attractions & sights · Elazar
Wade through the tunnel of Herod's aqueduct. Bring a torch, water shoes and dry clothes; coordinate in advance.
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13:30
Lunch at Hatzar HaKfar, Kfar Etzion
Shops & malls · Kfar Etzion
The shops and restaurants compound at the entrance to Kfar Etzion.
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15:00
Gush Etzion Winery visitor centre
Wineries & places to visit · Gush Etzion Junction
At the junction; check visitor-centre hours with the winery.
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16:30
Sunset at Mitzpor HaElef
Parks & playgrounds · Neve Daniel
The 1,000 m lookout above Neve Daniel, the highest point in the Gush.
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Source
- Gush tourism: Heritage Center (opens in a new tab)
- Gush tourism: Biyar Aqueduct (opens in a new tab)
- Gush tourism: Mitzpor HaElef (opens in a new tab)
- Gush Etzion tourism site (opens in a new tab)
Opening hours and prices change: check each place before you set out.
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