The Arches

Timna Park-family activities

Attractions included in the entrance fee:

  • Mines of Time: The new multimedia exhibit with a revolving stage, 360-degree projection screen and seven projectors. This fascinating presentation tells of the creation of the park, stories of the goddess Hathor and other Egyptian gods, and the story of copper, its production and more.
  • Valley of Inscriptions: An open-air museum displaying authentic rock carvings from the Egyptian era and ten “replicas” of rock carvings from different periods brought together from the Arava and the Sinai.
  • Colored sand bottles: Create a souvenir of your family outing.
  • “Pressing” King Solomon’s copper coins
    Filling bottles with colored sand
  • “NechushTimna”: A re-creation and demonstration of the ancient methods of smelting copper.
  • Paddleboats on the lake
  • A variety of hikes on marked trails: Choose from easy family hikes or more demanding routes for more serious hikers.

 

The sites of Timna: King Solomon’s Pillars, the Mushroom, the Arches, the ancient mines, and the shrine to the goddess Hathor.

Attractions available at additional cost

  • A guided tour of the reconstruction of the Tabernacle, near the lake. Learn about the roots of the Israelites in the desert.
    Tents by Timna Lake
  • Bicycle rentals for touring on your own through the park, near the lake.
  • ‘Pundak Ha’agam’, our lakeshore restaurant offers light meals, beverages, snacks, and ice cream treats.
  • At the Bedouin tent by the lake, relax on the cushions and enjoy a light Middle Eastern-style meal.
  • Rappelling and Omega are available by advance booking.
  • Arrangements can be made for sleeping out in tents, including rental of mats, mattresses, lights, and hot showers.
  • A guide to the sites in Timna can be arranged at the entrance to the park.
  • A souvenir and gift shop is located by the lake.
  • Camping in tents by the lake.
Paddleboats on the lake

Instructions for our visitors

  • Drive on the marked dirt roads only—do not drive off the shoulders.
  • The antiquities, wildlife, and plants are rare and protected by law. Please help us preserve the natural beauty of the area as it is.
  • Obey the instructions of the park rangers.
  • Lighting fires along the hiking trails is forbidden.
  • It is essential to carry water,and to wear a hat and suitable shoes on hikes. Bottled water is available at the entrance.
Camel rides at the Bedouin Tent
We wish our visitors a pleasant and interesting visit.

For details, please phone us at 08 6316756.

 

 

 

 

 

 
 
 
Timna Park
DN Hevel Eilot 88-820 ISRAEL
Tel.: 011-972-8-631-6756
Fax: 011-972-8-633-9403
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