Gaza Envelope Excursion Following October 7th from Tel Aviv
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.
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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
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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(25)
After 94 countries including Syria & Lebanon. This os the worst tour company I have ever dealt with. Their communication is terrible. They changed the pick up location without informing me or Viator. So I missed this tour. It was past the 24 cancelation period. So I did not get a refund. There are other tour companies in israel one can use. PLEASE DO NOT USE THIS TOUR COMPANY.
We certainly apologise taht this waas the case with your resevation, but there is NO way that the platform you booked through didnot have the correct info regarding pick up. If your contact info was provided then throught this you wuold havebeen contacted. Refund will be issued via your booking agent, As you can see on this platform, the tour is current and operating therefore the misinformation regarding pick up is updated. We are very greatful for all the previous a5 stars reviews an indication we certainly keep our info updated and travellers informed where we can.Changes do occur!
Heart wrenching but necessary to bear witness. Our tour guide was very informative and we learned a lot of smaller details that are not commonly known.
We are most appreciative of you sharing this meaningful experience you had travelling with us to this region.
It was a unique experience. I really wanted to commemorate the victims of crime and express my faith in the survival of the Nation. This journey was difficult and I am very grateful to the guide. He showed great culture and competence. Thank you
We are very pelased to read that you came away from this region, with a memorable and a meaningful tour experience . It is not easy to digest this all. We know our guides make every effort tao put together such a journey for all those who have chosen specifically to come to this area and see what is left from what occured there..
The trip had an exceptional guide, Udi. His sense of humour and personal perspective of the events of October 7th made this trip not only memorable and really informative, but foremost - I emotionally “survived“. I was afraid of strong and difficult emotions but the way he explained what happened here prevented me somehow from being too emotional. It doesn’t mean you don’t go deep down into your feelings, I just mean I could cope with it. The places we saw, the stories we heard, the imagination of what the victims might have gone through will stay forever with me. Take this tour if you come to Israel.
Thanks very much for sharing the signicicant and meaningful exdpereicne you had to this region.It is packed with emotional triggers for travelers . It is good to know that you came way with a memorable experience with such meaning and content.
Uri provided an excellent tour and struck the right tone for such a difficult tour. He shared stories and videos from October 7th, as well as weaving in his own personal experience from that day, for a very meaningful tour. Useful information: The tour stopped for an optional lunch at Kibbutz Alumim, available for 79 shekels, cash or card.
Thanks very much for this facorable review of the tour and its content provided by Udi.He sure is worthy as you write of such feedback considering the locations visited and the experiecne taht he carries with him. It is eveident you had a meaningful tour and came away with an expereince to cherish. Thanks; for the kind words
An absolutely amazing experience, my excellent ability to explain and create a visual image is what has enabled us to experience such an amazing and fulfilling journey through the various sites and places where terrorism took place and I warmly recommend this meaningful experience to all of you.
Thanks for sharing that you came away having had a meaningful experience in the region of those tragic events. It is clear your guide Benny is most worthy of the feedback for his manner and effort,helping get a clearer perspective of events of October 7 THanks for your warm recommendation to take this tour.
A deeply emotional experience but one well worth it. Our guide, Avi, was truly fantastic. He was very knowledgeable about any question we had for him and provided a truly fascinating experience for us, and gave us access to a perspective people from the west do not often have access too. I would highly recommend Avi as a guide, and this specific tour was well worth it.
Thanks for sharing that you came way with a meaningful and enlightening tour experience with Avi to this region. Gaining insight and access to understanding to the events of the 7.10 indeed is persepctive changing. and eye opening. We are very glad to have been able to provide this for you.
Amazing trip that was very emotional but so worth it. Our guide Benny was so knowledgeable and enthusiastic. His explanations and descriptions were so clear and he was very welcome to answering questions. All the arrangements were very well organised, good size of group and a variety of stops. I highly recommend this one! Thank you 🤗
Thanks very much for this acknowledgement of the great service provided by our guide Benny. It is clear you came away feeling it was a memorable and meaningful experience at the locations visited.
It was an excellent tour and Benny was an excellent guide. The subject matter is difficult but it is a very important tour for every single person to experience.
Great to know that you had a meaningful tour experience .Hopefully you came way with a clearer understanding through your experience.
This tour is a must do. Benny is an excellent guide. The subject matter of the tour is difficult. It is important to see the sites with your own eyes to understand what occurred on October 7 and the following days. The tour included so many important stops such as the Nova Festival, car graveyard and Sederot police station. Benny was open to answering our questions. I highly recommend
Greatly appreciate this rave recommendation of this tour itinerary and our guide"s professional performance.He sure is worthy of such feedback for his efforts.
