Mamshit, a Nabataean city that survived in the desert
A relatively intact Nabataean city in the Negev, with churches and mosaic floors.
Details not yet verified
- Entrance fee
- 2026 Nature and Parks Authority price: 24 ILS for an adult and 5 ILS for a child aged 5 to 18.
- Opening hours
- In summer: Sunday–Thursday and Saturday 8:00–17:00, Friday and holiday eves until 16:00. In winter everything closes an hour earlier. Last entry is an hour before closing.
Route map
Map: © OpenStreetMap contributors
Stops day by day
Day 1
- Mampsis
About this route
The catalog lists Mamshit, a Nabataean city that survived in the desert (ממשית: עיר נבטית ששרדה במדבר). A relatively intact Nabataean city in the Negev, with churches and mosaic floors. This is a 1-day route in South and the Negev. Recommended season: October–April.
On the first day the route passes Mampsis.
Style: Heritage, Family and Nature reserves. Entrance fee: 2026 Nature and Parks Authority price: 24 ILS for an adult and 5 ILS for a child aged 5 to 18. Opening hours: In summer: Sunday–Thursday and Saturday 8:00–17:00, Friday and holiday eves until 16:00. In winter everything closes an hour earlier. Last entry is an hour before closing. Details not yet verified.
Questions
How many days?
1 day.
When is the recommended season?
Recommended season: October–April.
Where does it start?
The route starts at Mampsis.
Is there an entrance fee?
Entrance fee: 2026 Nature and Parks Authority price: 24 ILS for an adult and 5 ILS for a child aged 5 to 18.
What are the opening hours?
Opening hours: In summer: Sunday–Thursday and Saturday 8:00–17:00, Friday and holiday eves until 16:00. In winter everything closes an hour earlier. Last entry is an hour before closing.