Israel, Jordan · Archaeology

1-Day Negev and Madaba Heritage Tour with Timna Park and Red Canyon

1 Day Round trip from 90 דרום Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Marvel at the mosaic map of the Holy Land in Madaba
02 Explore the Nabatean city of Mamshit National Park
03 Discover Timna Park's ancient copper mines and dramatic rock formations
04 Walk through the Red Canyon's towering red walls and winding riverbed

Experience a day full of adventure and ancient history on this tour through Timna Park, the Red Canyon, Mamshit National Park, and Madaba. Marvel at the stunning rock formations and ancient copper mines of Timna Park, explore the Red Canyon's unique landscape, and discover the well-preserved ruins of Mamshit National Park. The journey is topped off with a visit to Madaba to see the ancient mosaic map of the Holy Land in St. George's Church.

Spend the morning exploring the stunning landscape of the park, including its famous rock formations, ancient copper mines, and the world's oldest known copper smelting furnace.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Eilat, Madaba, Negev

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Timna Park, Red Canyon, Mamshit and Madaba

Begin your day by driving to Timna Park, about 25 km north of Eilat. Spend the morning exploring the stunning landscape of the park, including its famous rock formations, ancient copper mines, and the world's oldest known copper smelting furnace.
Drive to the nearby Red Canyon, a scenic canyon with towering red walls and a winding riverbed.
Drive to Mamshit National Park, about an hour from the Red Canyon. Explore the city's ruins, including the market street, bathhouse, and ancient homes. You can also see the remains of a Byzantine church.
After Mamshit, drive to Madaba, a town in Jordan famous for its ancient mosaic map of the Holy Land. It's about a 1.5-hour drive from Mamshit to Madaba. The map is located in St. George's Church, which you can visit to see the stunning mosaic floor that dates back to the 6th century.