Palestine, Faith, Nature and Culture


Come explore the rich culture, deeply held faiths, and stunning natural landscapes of Palestine on our once-in-a-lifetime tour. From the historic trade routes and cuisine to the sacred sites of Jerusalem, Palestine's treasures are waiting to be discovered.

 

  • Mausoleum of Arafat: The final resting place of the former Palestinian leader, Yasser Arafat, in Ramallah.
  • The Mahmoud Darwish Museum: It serves as a cultural center celebrating the life and literary legacy of the renowned Palestinian poet and national icon Mahmoud Darwish.
  • Taybeh Village: It is a picturesque Palestinian village located northeast of Ramallah, is home to the Taybeh Brewery, which produces the renowned Taybeh beer, one of the few microbreweries in the Middle East. The village also houses a boutique winery, offering visitors a taste of the local wine-making traditions in the region.

Ramallah

  • Mausoleum of Arafat: The final resting place of the former Palestinian leader, Yasser Arafat, in Ramallah.
  • The Mahmoud Darwish Museum: It serves as a cultural center celebrating the life and literary legacy of the renowned Palestinian poet and national icon Mahmoud Darwish.
  • Taybeh Village: It is a picturesque Palestinian village located northeast of Ramallah, is home to the Taybeh Brewery, which produces the renowned Taybeh beer, one of the few microbreweries in the Middle East. The village also houses a boutique winery, offering visitors a taste of the local wine-making traditions in the region.

  • Via Dolorosa: The traditional path Jesus walked on his way to crucifixion in Jerusalem.
  • Lithostrotos (Gabbatha): The underground Roman pavement where Jesus was condemned by Pontius Pilate.
  • Prison of Christ: The traditional site of the underground prison where Jesus was held before his crucifixion.
  • Church of the Holy Sepulchre: The holiest Christian site in Jerusalem, believed to be the site of Jesus's crucifixion and burial.
  • Mount of Olives: A hill overlooking the Old City of Jerusalem, offering a panoramic view.
  • Dominus Flevit Chapel: A church on the Mount of Olives, commemorating the spot where Jesus wept over Jerusalem.
  • Church of Mary Magdalene: A Russian Orthodox church on the Mount of Olives, honoring Mary Magdalene.
  • Church of Nations: Also known as the Basilica of the Agony, located in the Garden of Gethsemane.
  • Tomb of Mary: The traditional burial site of the Virgin Mary, located in the Kidron Valley.
  • St. Peter in Gallicantu Church: A church commemorating the spot where Jesus was held overnight before his trial.
  • Tomb of David: The traditional burial site of the biblical King David, located in Jerusalem.
  • Room of the Last Supper: The traditional site of the Last Supper, located in Jerusalem.

Jerusalem

  • Via Dolorosa: The traditional path Jesus walked on his way to crucifixion in Jerusalem.
  • Lithostrotos (Gabbatha): The underground Roman pavement where Jesus was condemned by Pontius Pilate.
  • Prison of Christ: The traditional site of the underground prison where Jesus was held before his crucifixion.
  • Church of the Holy Sepulchre: The holiest Christian site in Jerusalem, believed to be the site of Jesus's crucifixion and burial.
  • Mount of Olives: A hill overlooking the Old City of Jerusalem, offering a panoramic view.
  • Dominus Flevit Chapel: A church on the Mount of Olives, commemorating the spot where Jesus wept over Jerusalem.
  • Church of Mary Magdalene: A Russian Orthodox church on the Mount of Olives, honoring Mary Magdalene.
  • Church of Nations: Also known as the Basilica of the Agony, located in the Garden of Gethsemane.
  • Tomb of Mary: The traditional burial site of the Virgin Mary, located in the Kidron Valley.
  • St. Peter in Gallicantu Church: A church commemorating the spot where Jesus was held overnight before his trial.
  • Tomb of David: The traditional burial site of the biblical King David, located in Jerusalem.
  • Room of the Last Supper: The traditional site of the Last Supper, located in Jerusalem.

  • Ein Karem: A charming village southwest of Jerusalem, known for its religious significance.
  • The Church of the Nativity: The birthplace of Jesus Christ.
  • The Milk Grotto: A chapel in Bethlehem believed to be the site where a drop of the Virgin Mary's milk fell and turned the surrounding rock white.
  • The Shepherds' Fields: The biblical location where angels appeared to shepherds to announce the birth of Jesus.
  • Al-Makrour Valley: A UNESCO World Heritage site, offering a guided hike from Beit Jala to Battir.

West Jerusalem and Bethlehem

  • Ein Karem: A charming village southwest of Jerusalem, known for its religious significance.
  • The Church of the Nativity: The birthplace of Jesus Christ.
  • The Milk Grotto: A chapel in Bethlehem believed to be the site where a drop of the Virgin Mary's milk fell and turned the surrounding rock white.
  • The Shepherds' Fields: The biblical location where angels appeared to shepherds to announce the birth of Jesus.
  • Al-Makrour Valley: A UNESCO World Heritage site, offering a guided hike from Beit Jala to Battir.

  • Old City of Hebron
  • Al-Haram al-Ibrahimi (Abraham's Mosque): A religious site in Hebron, also known as the Tomb of the Patriarchs.
  • Glass and Ceramic factory
  • Kufiyeh Factory
  • Oak of Mamre: An ancient oak tree believed to be the site where Abraham received the three angels.

Hebron

  • Old City of Hebron
  • Al-Haram al-Ibrahimi (Abraham's Mosque): A religious site in Hebron, also known as the Tomb of the Patriarchs.
  • Glass and Ceramic factory
  • Kufiyeh Factory
  • Oak of Mamre: An ancient oak tree believed to be the site where Abraham received the three angels.

  • Mar Saba Monastery: An ancient Greek Orthodox monastery in the Jerusalem Wilderness, serving as the starting point for a sunrise desert hike.
  • Hyrcania Fortress: The ruins of an ancient fortress in the Desert.
  • An-Nabi Musa: A Muslim shrine located in the Jerusalem Wilderness.
  • Khirbet Qumran: The archeological site where the Dead Sea Scrolls were discovered.
  • Tell es-Sultan: The archaeological site of ancient Jericho, one of the oldest cities in the world (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
  • Elijah's Spring: A natural spring in Jericho, associated with the prophet Elijah.
  • Zacchaeus Sycamore Fig Tree: The tree that Zacchaeus climbed to see Jesus in Jericho.
  • Monastery of Temptation: A Greek Orthodox monastery built on the site where Jesus was tempted by the devil.

Jerusalem Wilderness and Jericho

  • Mar Saba Monastery: An ancient Greek Orthodox monastery in the Jerusalem Wilderness, serving as the starting point for a sunrise desert hike.
  • Hyrcania Fortress: The ruins of an ancient fortress in the Desert.
  • An-Nabi Musa: A Muslim shrine located in the Jerusalem Wilderness.
  • Khirbet Qumran: The archeological site where the Dead Sea Scrolls were discovered.
  • Tell es-Sultan: The archaeological site of ancient Jericho, one of the oldest cities in the world (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
  • Elijah's Spring: A natural spring in Jericho, associated with the prophet Elijah.
  • Zacchaeus Sycamore Fig Tree: The tree that Zacchaeus climbed to see Jesus in Jericho.
  • Monastery of Temptation: A Greek Orthodox monastery built on the site where Jesus was tempted by the devil.

  • The Marj Ibn 'Amer: It is located near the city of Jenin is a fertile agricultural region known for its rolling hills, olive groves, and vineyards that have sustained local communities for generations.
  • Burqin Church: An ancient church in the village of Burqin, along the Nativity Trail.
  • Sebastia
  • Tomb of John the Baptist: The traditional burial site of John the Baptist, located in Sebastia.
  • Old City of Nablus: The old city of Nablus is renowned for its vibrant souqs, or traditional marketplaces, where visitors can find a rich array of local crafts, textiles, and spices. The city is also famous for its traditional factories producing artisanal products like olive oil soap and the iconic sweet known as knafeh, a cheese-filled pastry soaked in sweet syrup.
  • Hamam: The old city of Nablus is home to a historic hammam, or traditional Turkish bath, where locals and visitors can experience the time-honored rituals of cleansing and relaxation in an authentic architectural setting.
  • Jacob's Well:  The Jacob's Well church is an ancient church located in Nablus, believed to be the site where Jesus had a conversation with the Samaritan woman at the well, as described in the Gospel of John.

Jenin and Nablus

  • The Marj Ibn 'Amer: It is located near the city of Jenin is a fertile agricultural region known for its rolling hills, olive groves, and vineyards that have sustained local communities for generations.
  • Burqin Church: An ancient church in the village of Burqin, along the Nativity Trail.
  • Sebastia
  • Tomb of John the Baptist: The traditional burial site of John the Baptist, located in Sebastia.
  • Old City of Nablus: The old city of Nablus is renowned for its vibrant souqs, or traditional marketplaces, where visitors can find a rich array of local crafts, textiles, and spices. The city is also famous for its traditional factories producing artisanal products like olive oil soap and the iconic sweet known as knafeh, a cheese-filled pastry soaked in sweet syrup.
  • Hamam: The old city of Nablus is home to a historic hammam, or traditional Turkish bath, where locals and visitors can experience the time-honored rituals of cleansing and relaxation in an authentic architectural setting.
  • Jacob's Well:  The Jacob's Well church is an ancient church located in Nablus, believed to be the site where Jesus had a conversation with the Samaritan woman at the well, as described in the Gospel of John.