Herodium and Judean Desert Experience – 1 Day Private Tour

On our Herodium and Judean Desert Eco Day Tour, visit one of the world’s smallest, yet most unique desert regions. You will see some of the most iconic historical destinations in Israel as well as experience modern-day life and culture in this rugged yet serenely beautiful landscape.

Begin your Herodium and Judean Desert Eco Day Tour with a tour of Herodium. Herodium is one of the most daring structures of the ancient world built by King Herod to serve as his summer residence. A visit to Herodium showcases the impressive architectural skills and the unique story of Herod, the man behind sites forever linked with Israel such as Masada, Caesarea, and the Temple Mount. From here you will tour a working desert farm, starting with a trip to the goat farm and the dairy. After a delicious cheese tasting, you will continue to the processing plant where the waste left after olives are pressed is used to create an ecologically perfect fuel. By combining the ancient biblical tradition of using the waste from the olive trees as heating fuel with modern technology, this Judean Desert farm has managed to create a green and energy-efficient alternative to oil.

Next up on our Herodium Tour is a visit to an exotic animal farm where you will hear about the local ecosystem and the evolution of the animals that have made this harsh environment their home. End your Herodium day tour in true Lawrence of Arabia style with a short camel ride out into the desert, before heading back to your hotel with some unforgettable memories.