Hebron & Bethlehem Full-Day Guided Tour from Jerusalem
Description
Hebron and Bethlehem are the two largest Palestinian cities in the southern part of the West Bank. You'll visit Abraham's Tomb, the Church of the Nativity, a refugee camp, the Separation Barrier, and see the impact of Israeli settlers in Hebron.
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Itinerary
The tour begins in Jerusalem and passes through the Bethlehem Checkpoint where the Palestinian guide will meet the group, due to the restrictions prohibiting most Palestinians from entering Jerusalem. The Checkpoint is one of the few entry points into Bethlehem which is surrounded by fences and 8-meter (25 ft.) high walls.
Spend time at Manger Square, visit the Church of the Nativity and walk through the Old City.
You'll visit the Aida Refugee Camp, and have the opportunity to meet with locals in the Camp and hear their stories.
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
From Bethlehem, the tour will travel to Hebron seeing the Israeli settlements en-route and learning about home demolitions and travel restrictions that the Israeli authorities place on Palestinians living in the area.
The final part of our tour takes us through the southern West Bank en-route to Hebron, where we will see more Israeli settlements, Palestinian farms and villages, and learn about home demolitions and the travel restrictions that were placed upon the Palestinians living in the area. While in Hebron, the group will visit the Ibrahimi Mosque, also known as Cave of the Patriarchs, and the city's market. You will walk though the market with time for shopping.
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Dress Code: Hebron is a religious city 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.
- Travel Document: A current valid passport is required on the day of travel.
Reviews(3)
Quick note; I actually did the Hebron and Bethlehem tour (not Ramallah), but that's not listed as an option. Anyways - this tour was amazing, it was the most valuable experience that I had on my 11 day trip to Palestine/Israel. Mohammad was deeply knowledgeable on the history, politics, archeology, and people of every place we went. I saw two different sides of Hebron; the quiet, abandoned streets patrolled by the Israeli military, and the much livelier (though far less busy than it was pre-war) market and Old City. Seeing the occupation up close, and meeting Palestinians who live under it everyday, was very impactful. Mohammad then drove me through the South Hebron hills, pointing out different settlements and Palestinian villages. We drove through a few villages and chatted briefly with Mohammad's friends. Our day wrapped up in Bethlehem, where Mohammad showed me around and we had a meaningful conversation with the director of a community center there. If you want to understand the political situation in the West Bank, this tour is a must-do.
An interesting and informative day in Ramallah and Hebron. An amazing experience was with Yamen, the tourist guide in Ramallah, who showed us the Yasser Arafat Museum, the city and the Palestinian situation. Later we went to Hebron. Our tour guide Qadri was very knowledgeable in Hebron and allowed us to see the Ibrahimi Mosque, the tomb of the patriarchs in the two sections, and he was patient. Wise in informing us about the geopolitical situation in Hebron, and we talked with Palestinian citizens and an Israeli soldier, and the tour was a good example of the complex situation in Israel, the settlers, and the Palestinians.
Thanks H1922ZPwilliamd! We're glad you enjoyed in Ramallah and Hebron. They are both profoundly important geopolitical and cultural sites. We hope to see you in the future, safe travels, and all health.
This tour was fascinating and eye-opening. Everything was organized perfectly. Our guide, Mohammed, was informative and sincere. He even found some students to speak with us in Ramallah. He was very interested in our tour being informative, safe, and interesting. He made me feel very comfortable. I was happy to learn something about life in the West Bank. I felt safe at all times.
