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I will show you my Tel Aviv as Israel's most successful startup: born on bare sand dunes in 1909, turned into a world city within one lifetime. In two hours by the sea, with storytelling and music, I bring its founders to life: Dizengoff, who built a heaven of culture and sport and brought the first Maccabiah here in 1932; Rutenberg, the engineer with five lives who lit up a country; and the pioneers who smuggled an air force into being. Part history, part thriller, told on the very ground where it happened, just as the Maccabiah returns to Israel.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Meet at the steps of the Daniel Rowing Center. Look for Maria, your guide, holding a tour folder.
Itinerary
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1Yarkon River and Park Hayarkon
We begin where the Yarkon River meets the sea. A hundred years ago this was all sand dunes, with a river, camels crossing it, and an Arab village nearby. Then in 1909 a small group of families came to the empty dunes and started a new city: Tel Aviv. I'll show you how they did it, and why they left the old port city of Jaffa behind.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2
A stadium once stood right here, on the sand — built in a hurry for the very first Maccabiah, the "Jewish Games," in 1932. A small town of 50,000 people welcomed athletes from all over the world. I'll tell you how they pulled it off, and the surprising way they built the running track — just weeks before this year's Maccabiah.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3
We will explore the place of the International First Levant fair that made British Palestine famous all around the world with its citrus produce and the Flying Camel logo. And hear fascinating stories of Belgian chocolates, Lebanese President friendship letter and orchestra saved from Nazis.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4
The large power station at the river mouth still works today. The man who built it had an amazing life before he came here far from the world of electricity. I'll tell you his story, and how one man brought electric power to the whole country.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Tel Aviv-Yafo
This is where Israel's air force was born. It started with one man who taught Jews to fly, and a small flying company that was more than it looked. In 1948 the new country had almost no planes — so it found three daring ways to get them. I'll tell you how.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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