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Journey through the Palestinian Territories and the Gush Etzion Settlement Block. Explore the complexities of Bethlehem and Hebron. Have lunch with a Palestinian family in Hebron, and have the option to spend the night with a middle class Palestinian family in Bethlehem. The tour combines the historical and religious highlights of the area, and explores the history and politics of Israel’s Occupation of the West Bank. You’ll visit Abraham’s Tomb, the Church of Nativity, Israel’s ‘Separation Barrier’, a refugee Camp, view the ‘settlements’, and walk the ghetto neighbourhoods of Hebron.
What's Included
Lunch
Meeting and pickup
Since this is a private tour, the start time is flexible. Please notify us if you would like to change your pickup time from the default 7:30am.
Jaffa Clock Tower, Yefet Street 14 at 7:30am
Itinerary
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1
You'll travel from Tel Aviv through Jerusalem then through the Gush Etzion settlement bloc, the guide will explain the history and current status of these Israeli communities and their impact on surrounding Palestinian villages.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2
On entering Hebron you'll first visit the Israeli suburb of Kiryat Arba, and exclusive Jewish enclave at the edge of the city and the subject of much controversy. The visit will include Baruch Goldstein's tomb
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Cave of the Patriarchs
Visit Abraham’s Tomb (Me'arat Hamachpela / Al-haram Al-Ibrahimi), and have the opportunity to enter both the Mosque on the Muslim side, and the synagogue on the Jewish side. Make sure you have your passport.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Hebron
Walk down Shuhada Street and through the Old City. See the settlers' compounds and the military base and checkpoints along the route connecting them. Lunch in the Old City
2 hours 30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Hebron Glass & Ceramics
Visit a local Glass Factory, a common industry in Hebron.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6Mar Saba Monastery
Start the morning with a visit to Mar Saba - that offers spectacular views of the Judean desert and Monastery.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7Church of the Nativity
From there we will head to Manger Square, where we will visit the Church of Nativity and walk through the Old City.
2 hours • Admission ticket free -
8The Walled Off Hotel
Enjoy a traditional Palestinian Lunch at a local restaurant. Next, the guide will then take you for an up-close walk along the Separation Barrier that surrounds the city. Learn about the impact of the Wall on local Palestinians and how it has been used for art/graffiti by various artists, including Banksy. Visit the Walled Off Hotel, developed to attract tourists to this once abandoned area in Bethlehem - and to provide the history of the occupation through art at the museum inside, as well as to help local artists display their works in the Gallery.
2 hours 15 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
9Aida Camp
You'll visit the Aida Refugee Camp, and have the opportunity to meet with locals in the Camp and hear their stories.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
Hebron
Bethlehem
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Wheelchair accessible
- Dress Code: Hebron and Bethlehem are religious cities with socially conservative residents, and we ask you to respect this by dressing appropriately. The rule of thumb is that the only skin that should be showing is the face, lower arms, and hands. Basically no shorts for men or women - trousers (pants) are best for men and women - shirts closed to the neck and over the shoulders. If the weather is hot wear light loose clothing.
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Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Wheelchair accessible
- Dress Code: Hebron and Bethlehem are religious cities with socially conservative residents, and we ask you to respect this by dressing appropriately. The rule of thumb is that the only skin that should be showing is the face, lower arms, and hands. Basically no shorts for men or women - trousers (pants) are best for men and women - shirts closed to the neck and over the shoulders. If the weather is hot wear light loose clothing.
- Travel Document: A current valid passport is required on the day of travel.
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Cancellation Policy
If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 3 full days before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 3 full days before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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