MASAR IBRAHIM AL-KHALIL (ABRAHAM’S PATH)

ABRAHAM’S PATH

Masar Ibrahim al Khalil (Abraham’s Path) is a hiking trail organized by a Palestinian organization promoting community-based tourism. The route is very well designed, and its footsteps can be followed with tour operators – either among groups or autonomously.

The route reaches famous cities, namely: Jenin, Nablus, Jericho, Bethlehem and Hebron, with a possible deviation to Jerusalem (which is often best to start with for this trek).

The trail of Abraham’s Path also crosses experiential villages like Burqin, Arraba, and Sanur, where visitors can connect with the communities and share special moments highlighting the rich culture.

Finally, the path enjoys visiting precious villages like Sabastya and Bani Na’im. The overall path can be performed along the whole 21-day journey, for a week, a weekend, or in only one day!

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HOW TO WALK OR RUN MASAR IBRAHIM

ABRAHAM’S PATH

A number of one-day hiking trails have been designed to take you into a landscape unseen by most travelers, through a trace marked with a dotted line on the maps.

The trails connect some of the most beautiful Islamic shrines and historic towns in northern Palestine. The route itself passes through some of its finest countryside.

Longer trails have been designed also for travelers by car, who can cover longer distances in one day. The roads are marked with a continuous line.

This path starts and ends in the lively university town of Birzeit, which bustles with popular restaurants and cafes. Seeing that there’s so much to do, the trips can be adapted and modified to meet the needs and likes of your group. Walk as much or as little as you like. You can take the full-day hike and experience the spectacular Wadi Natuf or take a gentle stroll around the Ottoman streets of Deir Ghassaneh. A great idea would be to picnic under the shade of the olive trees and (even better!) enjoy a home-cooked meal with a Palestinian family.

However you travel, we welcome you to enjoy the beauty and hospitality of these hills. Masar Ibrahim al-Khalil is a long-distance cultural hiking route in Palestine that we are sure you will enjoy. The trail is 330 km long and extends from the village of Rummana northwest of Jenin to Beit Mirsim southwest of the Ibrahimi Mosque in Hebron. The trail passes through more than 50 cities and villages.

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330 KM

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The trail passes

50 Villages

The rate of the organized tour (min 12 people) Single room supplement
The tour is led by a guide and can be performed by autonomous or organized groups. The rate includes:

  • A visit to the main cities in the West Bank: Jerusalem, Bethlehem, Jericho, and Hebron

  • Private bus with a local driver for the entire duration of the journey

  • Local guides in all cities

  • Accommodation in homestays, guesthouses, tents and hotels (half board basis)

  • Entry fee to all the monuments as listed by the program, in addition to official guides

  • Evening programs: Dinner, traditional dances and music

  • Entertaining workshops that include Make Your Own Dish and Traditional Dabke Dancing, as well as visits to West Bank factories displaying local and traditional Palestinian products

  • Some hikes (hill, valley, desert) can be selected by subgroups as an alternative to transported travels

  • Camel and horseback riding

  • Swimming [Floating!] in the Dead Sea

Equipment & Supplies:

  • Lightweight walking boots

  • Walking poles

  • At least 3 - 4 liters of water and snacks for the hike. (Possibility to buy from the village)

  • Raincoat

  • Camera [or phone!]

Important Notes:

  • Autonomous travelers assisted by the Central Coordination will cover entrance fees

  • Rate does not include anything that is not listed in the “Rate Includes” section.

  • Events and Experiences: Special festivals include the Heritage and Tourism October festival in Hebron, the Grapes September festival in Hebron, and the Nabi Musa Sufi festival in April.

  • The daily program has a 1-hour break in home stays/ guest houses before the evening cultural program begins.

Documents and Information:

  • Passport: For European travelers: passport or identity card. For non-European travelers: visa according to the reciprocation laws with the Israeli/ Palestinian authorities.

  • Sanitary precautions: None

  • Climate:According to the season

  • Suggestions for things to buy:Original handicrafts and food specialties, mainly from the Centers of Local Culture. Visitors will have at least a 1hour break each day during homestays or guest houses before the evening programs

  • Limitations in accessibility:Wheelchair-bound people must inform the Tour Operator in advance so as to make the necessary arrangements.

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