A Cultural Heritage Tour in the Holy Land – 8 Days
Duration
8 Days
Max People
50
Pickup
Airpot
Min People
15
Overview
Tourists who have cultural trends are encouraged to experience this tour. It provides tourist with the cultural heritage of Palestine and Israel, in addition to the manifests of the local oriented food, which is considered delicious food upon millions of recommendations form tourists who previously participated in this tour. Old cities, old markets, interaction with locals are some contents of this tour.
Included/Excluded
- Meet and assist upon arrival and departing From/To Airport
- Accommodation on H/B basis (Breakfast and Dinner)
- Transportation in a Modern Coach for all the Tour days
- Professional Guide
- Entrance fees to all sights, as mention in itinerary, including boat ride on Sea of Galilee, Taxi ride to Mt. Tabor.
- Transportations from and to Hotels
- Arab Dinner in a local traditional restaurant in Bethlehem.
- Departure Taxes
- Airline Tickets
- Health, cancellation and Baggage Insurance.
- Visa cost if applicable.
- Items of personal use (Landry, Phone calls)
- Lunches
- Tips
- Others
Tour Plan
Arrival at Tel Aviv International Airport.
Transfer to hotel in Bethlehem. Dinner and Overnight in Bethlehem.
- Guided tours of the Church of the Nativity, Milk Grotto, and Bethlehem University. Visit to Solomon’s Pools and Artas village and learn about traditional Palestinian agricultural methods. Visit Shepherd's Fields in Beit Sahour, and visit one of the famous Olive wood factories to see our traditional handy craft. Dinner and overnight in Bethlehem
Tour of the Old City of Jerusalem, including the souq (traditional Oriental market), Via Dolorosa, Church of the Holy Sepulcher, the Western Wall, and (if possible) the Dome of the Rock, Dinner, and overnight in Jerusalem.
Tour of the Old City of Hebron, Tomb of the Patriarchs, and the Ibrahimi Mosque. Tour the Old City souq and converse with locals. Lunch with local families. Free afternoon time in Jerusalem. Dinner and Overnight in Jerusalem
Tour the Old City of Ramallah with professional staff. Visit to local Palestinian theatres and music centers in Ramallah, and learn more about current cultural movements. Dinner and overnight in Ramallah.
- Tour of historic and cultural sites including Jacob’s Well, Tel Balata, and the ancient Samaritan community on Mount Gerazim. Evening visit to the Old City of Nablus for a visit to a hamam, a traditional Turkish bathhouse (pending availability), and the taste of local Nablus delicacy, kanafeh, a cheese-based sweet. Dinner and overnight in the Ramallah.
Visit Mount of Temptation via cable car, Tel Sultan (the ruins of ancient Jericho), and the ruins of Hisham’s Palace. An afternoon swim in the Dead Sea. Return to Bethlehem for a final overnight stay. Farewell dinner with a portion of traditional Palestinian food. Overnight in Bethlehem, and prepare for departure.
Transfer to Tel Aviv International Airport for departure.
