Israel Caravan Route North to South
A 5-day RV journey from the Carmel via the Jordan Valley to the Dead Sea and the Negev.
Route map
Map: © OpenStreetMap contributors
Stops day by day
Day 1
- Zikhron Ya'akovHistoric colony and wineries
- Caesarea National ParkHerod's harbor
Day 2
- Gan HaShlosha (Sakhne)Natural pools
- Beit She'an National ParkRoman city
Day 3
- Ein GediDesert streams
- MasadaHerod's fortress
Day 4
- Mitzpe RamonCrater rim
- AvdatNabataean city
Day 5
- Timna ParkDesert scenery
- EilatFinish at the Red Sea
Tips
- Book RV spots in advance
- Check height/width on mountain roads
- Fill and dump only at proper points
About this route
Israel Caravan Route North to South (מסלול קרוואן מהצפון לדרום). This is a 5-day route in Israel. A 5-day RV journey from the Carmel via the Jordan Valley to the Dead Sea and the Negev. Recommended season: March–May, October–November.
The first day includes Zikhron Ya'akov (Historic colony and wineries) and Caesarea National Park (Herod's harbor). The second day includes Gan HaShlosha (Sakhne) (Natural pools) and Beit She'an National Park (Roman city). The third day includes Ein Gedi (Desert streams) and Masada (Herod's fortress). The fourth day includes Mitzpe Ramon (Crater rim) and Avdat (Nabataean city). The fifth day includes Timna Park (Desert scenery) and Eilat (Finish at the Red Sea).
Style: Caravan, Family and Nature. Tips: Book RV spots in advance. Check height/width on mountain roads. Fill and dump only at proper points.
Questions
How many days?
5 days.
When is the recommended season?
Recommended season: March–May, October–November.
Where does it start?
The route starts at Zikhron Ya'akov (Historic colony and wineries).