Palestine Revealed: 2-Day Private Tour from Jerusalem | La Vacanza Travel

Palestine Revealed: 2-Day Private Tour from Jerusalem

Duration: 2 days
Destination: Israel, Jerusalem District, Jerusalem
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  • 2 days
  • Jerusalem
  • E-Voucher
  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

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.

Itinerary

Day 1: Hebron

Stop At: Gush Etzion, Gush Etzion, West Bank
En route from Jerusalem through the Gush Etzion settlement bloc, the guide will explain the history and current status of these Israeli communities.
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Kiryat Arba, Kiryat Arba, West Bank
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
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Cave of the Patriarchs, Hebron 90100 Palestinian Territories
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.

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: Hebron, Hebron, West Bank
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


Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes

Stop At: Hebron Glass & Ceramics, Ras Il Jora Street, Hebron 00970 Palestinian Territories
Visit a local Glass Factory, a common industry in Hebron.
Duration: 30 minutes

Meals included:
• Dinner: Let us know in advance if you have special dietary needs and we will pass the details on to the host family.
Accommodation included: Stay with a Palestinian family with a private room, modern bathroom and a tasty homemade traditional dinner/breakfast.


Day 2: Bethlehem

Stop At: Mar Saba Monastery, Bethlehem Palestinian Territories
Start the morning with a visit to Mar Saba - that offers spectacular views of the Judean desert and Monastery.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: Church of the Nativity, Manger St, Bethlehem Palestinian Territories
From there we will head to Manger Square, where we will visit the Church of Nativity and walk through the Old City.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: The Walled Off Hotel, Caritas Street 182, Bethlehem
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.

ADMISSION TO WALLED OFF HOTEL: 20NIS

Duration: 2 hours 15 minutes

Stop At: Aida Camp, Bethlehem Palestinian Territories
You'll visit the Aida Refugee Camp, and have the opportunity to meet with locals in the Camp and hear their stories.
Duration: 1 hour

Meals included:
• Breakfast: Let us know in advance if you have special dietary needs and we will pass the details on to the host family.
No accommodation included on this day.

Inclusions
  • Pick up and drop-off at your hotel in Jerusalem or Tel Aviv
  • Personal English-speaking guide
  • Air conditioned transport
  • One night accommodation - (double or triple occupancy except single person)
  • Coffee and/or Tea
  • Accommodation included: 1 night
  • 1x Dinner
  • 1x Breakfast

Exclusions
  • Gratuities
  • Food and drinks, unless specified
  • Alcoholic drinks with meals
  • Single room except as specified
  • Any personal expenses
  • Admission fee to The Walled Off Hotel (20 NIS)
  • 3/4 * Hotel Upgrade, if needed
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Travel Document: A current valid passport is required on the day of travel.
  • 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.
  • Stroller accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Most travelers can participate
  • A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Departure Point

Traveler pickup is offered


Departure Time

08:30 AM

Voucher info

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Duration

2 days


User's Reviews

RicoBW

10 Jul, 2022

Myself and my friend took the Ramallah and Bethlehem day tour. Firstly, following our late booking the night before the tour which turned out to be to late, Green Olive kindly offered to organise a private tour for the following day, which they did not have to. Anas, our guide was extremely knowledgable about the history of the Palestine and the specifics of the legal and cultural situations on the ground, it was great to hear about the Israel-Palestine situation from a Palestinian perspective. Anas was also extremely personable, despite the tour lasting from about 08:30-15:30 (I believe this would have usually ran longer however it was Eid on the day of our tour meaning that roads were less busy) there was never a lull in conversation, Anas took us to a great shawarma spot in Bethlehem away from the touristy area, after asking us what we would like to eat, and provided us with water on a hot day. I can’t recommend this tour enough!

Hannahlogan21

11 May, 2022

I did four different day tours with Green Olive; Nablus, Bethlehem, the Gaza Border Tour, and East Jerusalem with 2 different guides (Mohammed, Anas, and Mustafa). They were all incredible. I felt like I learned and saw a lot and was very appreciative of all guides openness and willingness to answer my questions on topics that are often seen as difficult. I have done West Bank/ Palestine tours with other companies in the past but the Green Olive tours were far better. I highly recommend this company to all travellers coming to Israel and Palestine and looking to go beyond the typical tourist attractions. Thank you so much- I'll be back for more.

litkatpattywhack

01 Apr, 2020

Our driver showed up with a luxury bus(leather seats and comfort). He picked up our group from our respective BNB's. Our Guide explained professionally everything as we went along. He braved all our questions even as we excitedly peppered him with question after question. I lamented on not getting a chance to go into Palestine and soon enough we were headed there. Once in Palestine we walked around and were surprised by offers of tea and cookies. The people had very little but willingly shared what they had. We were forever changed at hearing their stories. How they only get water turned on ONCE A MONTH. The wired prison walls. The refusal of food or safe passage. The Palestine is full of rich history being denied and destroyed by those who were once abused but have now become the abusers. Thank you Green Olive Tours

A6556UTkatiew

10 Mar, 2020

WE did the Bethlehem/West Bank day tour from Jerusalem. Green Olive was really easy to work with as far as booking, communication before the tour, etc. We'd booked a tour for 4 people and ended up being just the 4 of us, so got our own private tour! Driver picked us up in Jerusalem, drove us to West Bank where we met our guide and new driver. Stopped at a beautiful monastery in the hills and got to walk around and take in the gorgeous scenery. Then it was off to Bethlehem where we started with a self-guided tour of a museum about the Palestinian experience in the Banksy hotel. Got to see what a hotel room looks like as well - such a cool hotel! Then walked through a refugee camp, had lunch, then toured the Church of the Nativity. Great mix of sights, walking, etc. Our guide, Mohammed, had lots of stories and gave us the Palestinian perspective. I see some reviews that claim that it's one-sided, but on our tours in Israel, you definitely get the Israeli perspective, so I think it is extremely important to get both sides. Overall a wonderful tour and wonderful day!

Susan D

17 Oct, 2019

The Gaza Strip Border Tour gave us a lot to think about and it added depth to our understanding of the area, history and people. Our guide, Anas, was very bright, passionate and funny. It was such a great day that we will remember for a long time. The day before, we had a private tour of Jerusalem with a different tour company that had a brochure in our hotel (it cost over twice as much). We hit up all the predicable spots and had all the predictable conversations and experiences and it was all fine, and this is probably what most people want. However, Green Olive tours is more than this. I highly recommend and will definitely go on another tour with them in the future.

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