Day Trip to Tel Afek

Date

Friday | Jan 23, 2026 08:00 - 16:30

Contact

Hadar Alper 089343343 io@weizmann.ac.il

Join an easy, relaxing day trip suitable for all ages.

Itinerary

08:00 Depart from Weizmann.
08:45 Arrival at Yarkon National Park – Tel Afek, and breakfast.

09:15  Tour of the park, including the Yarkon Stream with abundant water lilies, a wading pool, a charming lake and an ancient fortress.

This is an easy circular trail of ~4 km.

12:30 Travel to Migdal Tzedek National Park

13:00 Tour of the park and lunch break. We will visit an ancient fortress overlooking the Afek Pass, which was used by those passing along the ancient sea route.

This is an easy trail of ~3.5 km.

15:30 Head back to Weizmann

16:15 Estimated arrival at Weizmann

Essentials

  • Comfortable walking shoes
  • Breakfast, lunch & snacks
  • Water 2L
  • Hat

Cost: 50 NIS per person for each child/adult.

Children: Suitable for all ages and for strollers. If you register a child for the trip, you are responsible for bringing a suitable child safety seat for the bus as required by law (children under 8). Without a suitable seat, they will not be permitted to board the bus.
Cancellations: Cancellations 3 days or less before the trip will not be refunded.

Registration will open on 18.01.2026 at 10:00