Beersheba Subdistrict

Spanning Israel's Negev Desert and the Red Sea coast, where you can climb Masada, explore Ramon Crater, and dive in Eilat.

Beersheba Subdistrict covers the vast Negev Desert in southern Israel, stretching east to the western shores of the Dead Sea and south to the Gulf of Aqaba on the Red Sea. By the Dead Sea lie the World Heritage site of Masada and the Ein Gedi oasis. The central Ramon Crater offers spectacular geological formations, with hiking and viewpoints in Mitzpe Ramon. Avdat features Nabataean ruins, and Ein Avdat Canyon offers deep, dramatic scenery. In the far south, Timna Park is famous for its red sandstone pillars, while Eilat features Coral Beach and the Underwater Observatory. October to April offers the most pleasant weather, as summers are extremely hot. Gateways include Beersheba's railway and Ramon Airport near Eilat, with desert highways connecting the regions.

Destinations

• Mitzpe Ramon
• Dead Sea (Israel) & Masada
• Eilat
• Jerusalem

Itineraries

• Dead Sea to Red Sea Negev Road Trip – Drive through the Judean and Negev Deserts, passing through Ramon Crater to reach Eilat on the Red Sea.
• Israel and Jordan: Tel Aviv to Amman – Cross from the Mediterranean through the Holy City and the Red Sea, then explore Petra, Wadi Rum, and Amman.
• Israel Coast, Galilee, and Dead Sea Loop – Head north along the coast from Tel Aviv, pass through the Sea of Galilee, head south to the Dead Sea, and finish in Je…
• Jerusalem, Dead Sea, and Masada – Spend two days exploring the Old and New Cities of Jerusalem, and two days floating in the Dead Sea and climbing Masada.
• Holy Land Christian Pilgrimage – Follow the Gospels through major holy sites from Jerusalem and Bethlehem to Galilee.