In the Footsteps of Jewish Warriors

A Tanach & Adventure Tour of Beit Shemesh

Step into the stories of Tanach with ancient battlefields, hidden caves, tanks, and hands-on adventure. Reenact David and Goliath, crawl through Bar Kochva tunnels, and discover a side of Israel most visitors never see.

Tel Azeka — David vs. Goliath:
Stand above the Valley of Elah and reenact the battle of David and Goliath — SHHH, don’t tell the kids, it’s a surprise! Dress up in character, learn to use ancient weapons, and try your hand with a real sling as the story of Tanach comes alive on the battlefield.

Bar Kochva Caves:
Belly-crawl, squeeze, and twist your body through the tight underground tunnels used by Jewish fighters during the revolt against Rome. Relive the adventure of the Bar Kochva fighters while exploring their hidden world beneath the ground.

Stalactite Cave:
Enter a spectacular underground world filled with enormous stalactites and stalagmites formed over thousands of years.

Latrun Tank Museum:
Climb on tanks from Israel and around the world and get up close to the machines that helped shape Israel’s military history.

Swap-Out Options

Bat Caves & Rock Slide Hike (Not Available in Summer):
Take a 30-minute, family-friendly hike to hidden bat caves and a natural rock slide — filled with exploring, scrambling, and sliding.

Biblical Museum of Natural History:
Meet exotic animals and discover the fascinating creatures mentioned throughout Tanach.

Swap Out Options:

Stalactite caves: Wander through time into a dark world of stalactite caves (very roomy)

“Wow! Our entire family (ages ranging from 5 to 35) had an amazing experience with Arky last week!!! Even as I’m writing this a week later my family is still discussing how much fun we had with Arky and how it was the highlight of our trip!!! Not only did we do lots of fun things and see awesome sights but we also learnt a lot in a fun way. We highly recommend seeing Israel with Arky!!!” -Essie and Yaakov Berkowitz