This Week in Palestine - Guided Tours
Issue no. 12  - July 1999

Guided Tours (01 July - 15 July)

The Palestinian Association For Cultural Exchange (PACE) hosts a number of guided bus tours all over Palestine (all trips begin and end in Ramallah) tel: (02-2958825 / 2986854)

Alternative Tours: regular tours to the West Bank
Leaving from the Jerusalem Hotel, Jerusalem
Minimum number of participants is 5.
For inquiries 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
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