Guided Tours (15
April - 30 April)
The
Palestinian Association for Cultural Exchange (PACE) - Ramallah, Amani
Tours - Ramallah, and
Unlimited Tourism
- Nablus, co-host a number of guided bus tours all over Palestine (all
trips begin and
end in Ramallah)
Tel: PACE (02)2986854, Amani (02)2987013, Unlimited (09)2385949
Friday 16/4/1999: Jaffa-Tel
Aviv-Qesarya Highlights: Arab Jaffa, the Port, Tel Aviv and Qesarya. Cost:
NIS 160.
Sunday 18/4/1999:
The Golan Heights Highlights: Mas'ada, Nimrod Fortress, Mt. Hermon,
Majdal Shams Cost. NIS 160
Friday 23/4/1999:
The Gaza Strip Highlights:
Gaza seashore and port, Omari mosque, Hashem's Mosque, Deir al Balah, Khan
Younis, and Rafah. The trip starts from Ramallah at 7:00 am and ends there
at 7:00 pm. Cost: NIS 160
Friday 30/4/1999
- 2/5/1999: Northern
Jordan
First day: Departure from Ramallah to Allenby
bridge, Mount Nebo, Madaba, and Amman. The first night is spent in a hotel
in Amman. The second day: Jerash, Al Husn, Irbid. The second night is spent
in a hotel in Irbid. Third day: Al Himma, Um Qais, and return to Ramallah
in the evening. Cost: Jordanian Dinars 140 including lodging in 4 star
hotels in double rooms. Price does not include travel permits or visa to
Jordan.
Alternative
Tours: regular tours to the West Bank Leaving from the Jerusalem Hotel,
Jerusalem Minimum number of participants is 5. For inquires call (052)
864205 or the Jerusalem Hotel at (02) 6277216
Jerusalem: 3
hrs
Walking tour through
the old city of Jeruaslem. Visit all the religious and touristic sights
and learn about the situation of the Palestinians in the city. Leaves 10:00
am. Price: NIS 35
Hebron: 1
day
Guided tour to the historical
and religious sites of Hebron and the Ibrahimi Mosque, Arab market, glass
and pottery factories. Leaves Sun. And Wed. 10:00 am. Price: NIS 60
Ramallah and Nablus:
1 day
Visit the city of Ramallah,
including Birzeit university and the traditional village of Jifna. Tour
the city of Nablus in the northern West Bank and visit its sites including
the old city, Joseph's tomb, and the Turkish bath. Leaves Tues. 10:00 am.
Price: NIS 90
Bethlehem: 3
- 4 hours
Guided tour to the sites
of the birthplace of Jesus, the city of Bethlehem. Visit the old city market,
the Church of Nativity and the Milk Grotto and learn more about the political
situation in the Palestinian Territories.
Leaves several days
a week. 10:00 am or 3:00 pm. Price: NIS 35
Jericho: 1/2
day
Visit the city of Jericho including st. George's
monastery, Wadi Qilt, Tel Jericho, the Mount of temptation, Hisham's palace
and enjoy the orchards of the oldest city in the world. Leaves Monday
and Thursday 9:30 am. Price: NIS 50
Refugee camp: 1/2
day
For those who would like to know more about
the Palestinian cause and the situation of the Palestinian people. This
trip takes you to meet with families and learn about the camp life. Leaves
Mon. and Thurs. 3:00 pm Price: NIS 35
Gaza Strip: Full
day guided tour to Gaza via Eretz checkpoint including: Gaza city
and the Gaza sea shore, Israeli settlements, refugee camp, and other sites.
Leaves Wed. and Sat. at 8:00 am. Price: NIS 130.
Nature
Guided walks in Artas area - Bethlehem
Artas Folklore Center
(02) 2744046
Tours start April 1st until the 21st of June,
everyFriday, Sunday and Tuesday.
-
8:00 - 9:00
gathering at Artas restaurant located next to Al Burak castle. Optional
breakfast with coffee or tea.
-
9:00 - 12:00 Al Burak castle, Solomon's
pools, Attan spring, khirbet al Khoukh, Abu Amaireh valley, Al Mawares,
Artas monastery, Shua'ab al Sit louisa, Artas spring, and finally the Herodion
Canal.
-
12:00 - 14:00 Rest in Artas including
the traditional Palestinian lunch, attending a folkloric show, visiting
folkloric exhibitions and shopping in Artas.
-
14:00 - 16:30 Artas valley,
At Tawaheen valley, khalayel al Loz, Ghunaim valley, and Herodion palace.
Prices:
Group of 7 - 14 persons $ 36 price per person
Group of 15 - 19 persons $ 26 price per person
Group of 20 - 24 persons $ 24 price per person
Group of 25 - 35 persons $ 20 price per person
Group of 36 - 50 persons $ 19 price per person
Prices include tourist guide, lunch, entrance
fee to the ethnographic museum and live folkloric show.
Optional:
Light meal at Artas restaurant $ 4
Transportation from Herodion to Bethlehem $ 3
Herodion entrance fee $ 4