Bearing Witness – Nova and Sderot

Tour Overview:

Meeting Spot

Tel Aviv / Sderot

Guidance

Certified guide

Time

8AM-5.30PM

Price

₪630*

This powerful and deeply moving day tour takes us to the Gaza Envelope, a region that has become a symbol of both unimaginable loss and extraordinary human strength following the events of October 7. Throughout the day, we will visit the places that came to define one of the most significant events in Israel’s modern history, gaining historical, geographical, and human perspective on the communities that continue to rebuild in its aftermath.

The tour is led by Amit Musai, a licensed Israeli tour guide and a survivor of the Nova Music Festival. Combining professional historical interpretation with his own firsthand experience, Amit offers a unique and deeply personal perspective on the events of October 7. His testimony transforms the sites we visit from places of remembrance into living stories of survival, resilience, and hope.

From the Nova Memorial Site and the Burnt Vehicles Compound to the city of Sderot, the former police station, the Mefalsim bomb shelter, and the Gaza border lookouts, each stop reveals another layer of the region’s history and reality. Along the way, we will also visit Shuva Junction, a remarkable volunteer initiative supporting soldiers and local communities, reflecting the extraordinary solidarity that emerged in the wake of the attacks. This is far more than a historical tour—it is an opportunity to witness the resilience of the Gaza Envelope through the eyes of someone who lived its story and continues to share it with visitors from around the world.

Price: ₪630* per person.
*VAT may apply to Israeli citizens and residents in accordance with Israeli law. Eligible foreign tourists are exempt from VAT.

What to Expect

Departure from Tel Aviv

The day begins with departure from Tel Aviv in a comfortable, air-conditioned tourist vehicle. As we travel south toward the Gaza Envelope, we are introduced to the history, geography, and geopolitical background of the region, providing essential context before arriving at the sites that shaped the events of October 7.

Nova Memorial Site

We begin our visit at the Nova festival grounds, today transformed into one of Israel’s most powerful memorial sites. Walking through the open fields, we explore the events of October 7 while hearing Amit Musai’s personal survivor story. Through firsthand testimony, memorial installations, and the landscape itself, we gain a deeply personal understanding of the tragedy, the resilience of those who survived, and the lives that were forever changed.

Burnt Vehicles Compound

We continue to the compound where hundreds of vehicles damaged during the attacks have been preserved as a powerful testimony to the scale of the events. Walking among the vehicles, we examine the timeline of the attack, the desperate escape attempts, and the human stories behind them. The site offers an unforgettable visual perspective while encouraging respectful reflection and remembrance.

Gaza Border Lookouts

Throughout the day, we stop at strategic observation points overlooking the Gaza Strip and the surrounding communities. Here we explore the geography, history, and complex geopolitics of the region, gaining a clearer understanding of the Gaza Envelope, the security challenges faced by its residents, and the broader context of the ongoing conflict.

Sderot & Police Station Site

We visit the city of Sderot, where daily life has unfolded under the constant reality of rocket attacks for more than two decades. Walking through the city, we discuss the extraordinary resilience of its residents before continuing to the site of the former police station, one of the central battle locations on October 7. Here we recount the heroic battle fought by police officers, security forces, and civilians during the attack.

Mefalsim Bomb Shelter Memorial

At the roadside bomb shelter near Kibbutz Mefalsim, we pause to pay our respects to the victims who sought refuge there during the attacks. This simple yet deeply moving memorial has become one of the defining symbols of October 7, reminding visitors of both the human tragedy and the courage displayed in impossible circumstances.

Shuva Junction

We stop at the Shuva Junction, where local volunteers have created a unique support center serving soldiers and security personnel since the beginning of the war. More than just a rest stop, it has become a symbol of Israeli solidarity and civilian initiative. Our visit offers an opportunity to support the local community while witnessing the remarkable spirit of volunteerism that emerged in response to the crisis.

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The cost per person is 630 NIS. To confirm your spot, we’ll send you a secure payment link once we have a group of at least 6 participants. Please note that cancellations up to 72 hours before the tour receive a full refund, minus a 7% fee. Cancellations within 72 hours are non-refundable. Included: licenced guide, survivor testimony, transportation Excluded: food, water, driver’s tip

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Tours are covered by third-party insurance and do not include personal insurance.
Sites and tastings on the tour are subject to the tour guide’s decision and may change.

Cancellation Policy:

Our cancellation policy is designed with your convenience in mind.

Pivate tours:
Up to one week before the tour, you can cancel free of charge, with the reservation fee returned minus the processing fee – less than one week before the tour date – 50% of the total price of the tour. Less than 72 hours before the tour date – nonrefundable.

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Up to 72 hours before the tour, you can cancel free of charge, with the reservation fee returned minus the processing fee. Less than 72 hours before the tour date – nonrefundable.

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In case of unforeseen circumstances (natural causes, governmental or societal actions or infrastructure failures), no fee will be paid, and the reservation fee will be returned to the customer.

Please note that all open group tours are subject to a minimum number of participants. We make every effort to operate our scheduled tours and avoid cancellations whenever possible. However, if the minimum number of participants is not met, the tour may be cancelled. In such cases, participants will be notified no later than 48 hours before the scheduled departure, and any payments made will be refunded in full.

Essential Information :

Tour's cost:
630*
Meeting point:
Tel Aviv / Sderot
Dress code:
Casual
What should I bring:
Food and water for the day
Hat
Comfortable shoes
Included:
Guidance
Transportation
Not included:
Personal travel Insurance