Top Things to do in Southern District
What to do and see in Southern District, Southern District: The Best Sights & Landmarks
Discover the best top things to do in Southern District, Israel including The Salad Trail, Masada Fortress, Mamshit, Nabatean Avdat Acropolis, Red Sea Bird Watch, The Alpaca Farm, Negev Camel Ranch, Tel Be'er Sheva, Shivta, Moshav Nevatim Cochin cultural center.
Restaurants in Southern District
1. The Salad Trail
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 67 reviews
The Salad Trail would like to invite you to an unforgettable experience in greenhouses. You will observe the most up to date agricultural technologies- the “high tech” of agriculture. At every stop of the tour you will receive an explanation followed by you actually picking and eating your fruit right away! On the tour you will encounter a wide variety of seasonal fruits and vegetables.
Reviewed By LiorShemeshTourGuide - Rehovot, Israel
It was the 2nd time I have visited there. It was wonderful. I came with a group of young adults, and everybody was engaged thanks to the involving tour and the explenations. not anly a way to get to know the local agriculture but also an opportunity to grab some freah food :)
2. Masada Fortress
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 426 reviews
Reviewed By 107lyndau - Beerwah, Australia
Our tour group took the large cable car up to the top of the mountain that is MASADA - UNESCO World Heritage Site - King Herod's magnificent mountain-top palace and fortress - and site of the last Jewish revolt against the Romans in 73AD.
3. Mamshit
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 66 reviews
This Nabatean and later Byzantine site includes ruins of two churches: Nilus Church and a larger basilica, which is believed to have been built before 427 CE.
4. Nabatean Avdat Acropolis
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 167 reviews
Reviewed By YitzchakMiskin - Ramat Gan, Israel
The Nabatean Avdat Acropolis, perched on the peak of the old Nabatean city of Avdat on the ancient Arabian Spice Route, is the “crown jewel” of the Central Negev desert. The ruins of the ancient temple and fortress on the top of the hill are very impressive indeed – reminding me of the Acropolis of Lyndos on the Isle of Rhodes, Greece (the second largest acropolis after Athens). This acropolis is actually a part of a large national park, the “Avdat National Park” (see my Tripadvisor review). At the time that I wrote that review, I thought the park was strictly the visitor’s center (worth checking out), the impressive hill on which Avdat lies, and the ancient city and temple on top – and that’s what I wrote about. I now understand that the national park also includes the surrounding valleys and canyons and streams and springs and hiking trails – all also worthwhile to visit.
5. Red Sea Bird Watch
6. The Alpaca Farm
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 407 reviews
In the heart of the Negev highlands, near the edge of the Ramon Crater, you'll find a unique guest farm where you can see a herd of beautiful llamas and alpacas, originally from South America, and enjoy an unforgettable visit for the whole family! You may choose to pet the animals, hand-feed them, ride a llama in the farm or a horseback ride to the amazing views of the Ramon crater or take part in one of the other fun activities offered at the farm. you will be able to visit in our boutique alpaca wool factory and to see the process from the wool to the sweater or yarn. Come for a few hours or stay in a wooden cabin for a few days, we look forward to seeing you! The Alpaca Farm Team
Reviewed By Me-Like-World - Riverdale, United States
Highly recommended regardless of the age. We went to visit the Alpaca (and Llama) farm with older teenagers, and really enjoyed the visit. The Alpacas are very friendly, it is fun feeding them, and learning more about how they came to Israel, and how they adjusted to the dry desert climate. Worth the time!
7. Negev Camel Ranch
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 108 reviews
Reviewed By Rosephoenix
We did a one hour camel ride (wish we'd been able to do 2 hours) and had an excellent time. We felt safe the whole ride, the views are incredible, and the guide did a good job at telling us about the camels and the local area. The facilities here are excellent, everything is clean and well run. The hosts are very friendly and it is very reasonably priced. We were given a delicious desert herbal tea and tried the camel milk ice cream. The camels are very well cared for. Booking was very easy online. Thank you for everything.
8. Tel Be'er Sheva
9. Shivta
10. Moshav Nevatim Cochin cultural center
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 18 reviews
Reviewed By 367rc - Ramat Hasharon, Israel
Nevatim, an agricultural settlement near the city of Beer-Sheba (capital of the Neghev area) was settled in 1954 by jews from Cochin, India. It boasts a Cochin Heritage Center composed of a compact, amazing museum and a stunning synagogue, both definitely worth a visit. 1. the museum. We were presented with a 16- minutes documentary on the history and customs of the Cochin jewish community and its immigration to Israel. On the walls at the entrance, and in the movie room - black and white pictures depicting life in India and the transition from trade there to agriculture. here. Next, we were led through rooms with a rich variety of encased exhibits from daily life in Cochin: clothing, jewelery items, household ware, religious lamps, Torah case. 2. the synagogue Plain looking outside, stunning inside. The interior is breathtaking. Never have I seen such richness of details and color, lights, pillars, fine furniyture and ornaments. The central part of the synagogue is taken up with the Holy Arc (the wooden closet which contains the Torah scrolls) and in front of it - the bima (the podium for Torah readings). There's a second bima upstairs, on the ladies' floor.
