Palestine tour - Hiking the spectacular cities

Arrival and transfer from Ben Gurion Airport or Allenby Bridge to your hotel in Ramallah.

Begin the day with a hike in the Palestinian wilderness. Admire and enjoy the beautiful natural landscape with a hike between Ein Kinya (Qenya) and Ein Arik, located west of Ramallah. You can enjoy a traditional Palestinian meal in Ein Arik after the hike which takes around 3 hours and is about 11 km long.

In the afternoon, you can visit Ramallah through a walking tour in its downtown and center. You’ll have the chance to explore its traditional markets and shops. Also, visit Dar Zahran Heritage building, to enjoy its photo gallery of ancient Ramallah and its souvenir shops. Breakfast and dinner included.

Start today's tour with a hike in Wadi Qana in Selfit- Nablus. This valley is reputed to be a natural pharmacy and is filled with herbs and olive trees that are thousands of years old. It has seven natural springs and a river running through it. The length of this hike will be around 12 km, and it takes around three hours.

After the hike you can rest. Lunch in the Samaritans neighborhood in Nablus, where you can try Nabulsi Knafeh, a famous Palestinian sweet. Then visit the old city, the Turkish bath, soap factories, mosques, souqs, and Abd al-Hadi palace, Jacobs well and Joseph’s tomb. At the end of the day return to Ramallah. Breakfast and lunch included.

Today's hike is a unique combination of nature and history. Walking from Yasid to Bayzeed historic shrines offers a unique opportunity to admire the beauty of the Palestinian landscape that includes valleys, hills, and almond tree filled farms. An incredible scenery of the green Galiliee mountains all the way to Al Sheikh Mountain will accompany you along the hike. The length of the hike is around 12 km and takes around 5 hours.

Once in Sebastia, visit the ancient ruins of the Hellenic watchtowers, ruined Samaritan palaces and Byzantine churches of village. Stop for lunch and enjoy the ride to Jenin during which you will pass by Jezreel Valley, one of the largest fertile plains in Palestine.

In Jenin enjoy the circular walk from Canaan Fair Trade in Burqin to the hilltops of Jebel Al-Baared, then up to Jebel Al-Liqra and back to Burqin. Along the way, you will pass by the Arabah plains with their large variety of Palestinian fruit and vegetables, past old springs and cisterns, and you will take in the marvellous views of northern West Bank and the Galilee. The length of this hike will be around 12 km, and it takes around five hours. Afterwards, proceed to Ramallah.

Another optional hike is available in the afternoon, located Northern Palestine, south east of Jenin. This circular hike will start from Hadad village passing by Im Al Tout, Jalqamous and Wadi Al Khatib. The length of the trail is approximately 15 km and it takes around 5 hours. Breakfast and lunch included.

Drive to Bethlehem  and visit the beautiful Mar Saba monastery, considered one of the oldest Greek Orthodox monasteries in the world. Hike from the monastery to Tal Al Qamar or the Hill of the moon, east of Beit Sahour. The length of the hike is approximately 12 km and takes around 3 hours. After the hike rest for lunch. Afternoon free to enjoy Bethlehem. Breakfast and lunch included.

Start the day with a hike in Wadi Al Qelt (Jericho), a valley or stream running west to east across the Judaean Desert in the West Bank and one of the best places for hiking. The length of this hike will be around 9 km, and it takes around four hours. Then after lunch you can rest and swim in the Dead Sea. Dinner and overnight in Jericho. Breakfast and dinner included.

Jerusalem is the holy city for Islam, Christianity and Judaism and is thus a must-visit destination. Begin the day by visiting both the Islamic and Christian holy sites which include Al-Aqsa Mosque, the Dome of the Rock and the Church of the Holy Sepulcher. Walk along the walls of the old city and through its ancient roads getting an insight on traditional food and productions of the Palestinians.

Later on visit the Mount of Olives where you’ll have a view of the new city and the Temple Mount Esplanade of the old city. Dinner and overnight in Jerusalem.

After breakfast, transfer to the airport or Allenby bridge. End of service.