Gaza Envelope Excursion Following October 7th from Jerusalem
Description
On October 7th, during Simchat Torah, the Gaza Envelope was attacked. This tour explores the affected communities, highlighting their resilience. Visit Hostages Square in Tel Aviv, Sderot Police Station, Koby Lookout, a local kibbutz, the Nova Music Festival memorial, Tkuma’s “car graveyard,” and Mefalsim’s bomb shelter, where survivors share their experiences. Join us in honoring the strength of the region’s people.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Visit the Sderot Police Station to honor the extraordinary bravery of first responders who risked their lives to protect their community
On October 7th, the Moshav Tkuma area, located near the Gaza border, was significantly impacted by the attacks. One of the most haunting reminders of the chaos is the "car graveyard," where vehicles were abandoned or destroyed during the assault. This stark symbol of destruction reflects the intensity of the violence that affected the region on that fateful day. Survivors and residents of Tkuma have shared their stories of survival and the immense challenges they faced during the attack.
Discover the Four Memorial on Kobi Hill, Sderot - a tribute to the four fallen heroes of Operation Protective Edge. Enjoy stunning views and learn about their bravery.
The Nova Festival Victims Memorial is a monument commemorating the victims of the Nova Festival massacre. It is located in the Re'im parking lot near Kibbutz Re'im, where the festival took place on October 6–7, 2023
The Nova Festival Victims Memorial is a monument commemorating the victims of the Nova music festival massacre during October 7 attacks.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Please note that our pickup/drop-off is available from a few central hotels only. Please select the hotel closest to your address from the drop-down menu on the tour page. If you are not sure which of the listed hotels is a good fit, please choose the option “I don’t see my pickup location” and insert enter your accommodation address. After the booking is approved by the local tour operator, a confirmation email from Bein Harim will be sent to you mentioning the final pickup point closest to your address. Please read the email with the attached booking confirmation carefully to make sure you are waiting for the pickup at the correct location. Please make sure to wait for the pickup at the hotel entrance.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour operates with minimum number of participants
Reviews(12)
Amazing tour. We did a tour of Bethlehem and Jerusalem. Yuval was a fantastic guide. Very funny, extremely knowledgeable about the sights and the scripture, and he designed the tour very efficiently. In one day, we went to Bethlehem to see the Church of the Nativity (which is extremely hard to visit without a tour), and did an extensive tour of Jerusalem including the Via Dolorosa, the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Mount Zion etc. Overall would definitely recommend - this is one of the best and highest value tours you’ll find in Israel!
After having our original booking changed, we had s great day with Benny as our guide. Benny was very informative and patient, answering all questions. Highly recommend him as a guide.
Thanks for shairng your utmost satisfaction with our guide Benny. He is certainly worthy of the feedback for his efforts, skill and interesting commentary.You visited a region that is full of significance for all who arrive there. Clearly you have come away with a memorable tour experience.
Udi the guide made the emotional tour deeply meaningful. He is so knowledgeable and balanced the heaviness of the day with levity. He was friendly and very open to questions and discussions.
Thanks for sharing that this was a meaningful and poigniant tour experience to a region that is so painfully charged due to the events. Udi is indeed very worthy of your feedback for his efforts skill and manner
Informative, peaceful and amazing. Cool minibus, experienced and knowledgeable tour guide - Benny. An efficient and effective tour where a lot is covered in the south of Israel re: the horrific October 7th massacre: Gaza lookouts, various kibbutzim, Nova Festival and vehicle graveyard. Would highly recommend - a mixture of exploring life in kibbutzim in South of Israel with the striking context and influence of a post 7 October society.
So glad to read that you have enjoyed a meaningful experience to this region. Your guide Benny is most worthy of such praise for his effortd and manner. You visited locations that tell and show the story and the outcome. We are filled with hope for healing . Thanks for sharing that this is an important tour to take get a clearer perspective on events.
My husband and I went on this tour with Benny! This was an extremely important and eye opening trip. The tour company created a WhatsApp group with all the participants so it'd be easier for all of us to communicate and ask any questions we may have a day before the tour! Benny was incredible. He was very friendly, knowledgable and had a quick response time. He always followed up after every stop to see how we were doing which we really appreciated. He would show us videos relating to each stop so we can easily grasp what happened and the progression of October 7th. I highly recommend Benny and this tour! Thank you Benny!!
We greatly appreciate you sharing this rave review of the meaningful tour experience you had with Benny. He is most worthy of your compliments for his efforts and interesting commentary , He is highly skilled most professional and shows his passion for those traveling with him to this region that has changed our country's history. We appreciate you sharing this for others to read of the quality of service provided by our team of guides.
An incredibly meaningful and moving experience with a great guide, Beni. I would highly recommend to anyone visiting Israel.
We sincerely appre;caite you sharing that this was a most meanigful experience for you touring with our skilled guide Benny. YOu visited the region in our coutnry that has changed our history and is testament to everything that happened
I had a wonderful experience learning about what happened on Oct 7, 2023 at the Gaza Envelope. Beni was an excellent tour guide. He wasn't only very knowledgeable on the history of the region and what took place prior to and on Oct 7 but also planned out the tour very well. Given information about what took place, together with videos showing real clips from Oct 7, being there at many important sites and seeing some aftermath remains were surreal, heartfelt and powerful. I felt like I was taken back to be in that location on that date with well done tour by Beni. I would highly recommend this tour for those interested. Have you admit that there were more than a few moments that were so powerful that I have to look away for a second so not to cry.
We greatly appreciate you sharing that you had a most meaningful and significant tour experience in the region that has changed our country. It is clear your guide Benny made every effort to make it so.He sure is worthy of your praise for his professional efforts as well as pleasant manner and skills. Your sincere recommendation is most welcomed1
Prepare to have a flood of emotions.This is not just a tour. You will learn the history leading up to October 7, but you will also be walking on sacred ground.
Thanks very much for this feedback. You have so aptly described the experience of visiting this region. Indeed it is sacred land for which we wish only better for all mankind .
Very well done tour. You leave with a good understanding of the area and the events that occured there on October 7.
Thanks for sharing and reviewing that you came away from this region having had a meaningful and memorable tour experience. An eyeopening one!
Great tour guide. Very impressive To see with your own eyes what happened on October 7, 2023. Again very impressive!
Thanks for sharing and reviewing that you came away enlightened and with a significant tour experience, First hand sensing and seeing,
