PALESTINIAN HERITAGE AT A GLANCE - Palestine tales of hospitality

Through this one-day tour, you will be able to capture the cultural heritage of Birzeit, the Capital of Palestinian Heritage. The tour starts at “Kherbet” Birzeit. From there we head to the Palestine Museum where an array of exceptional exhibits will be waiting to engage you in a lifetime experience.

The museum’s building and Gardens are unique
attractions on their own, and will leave a long lasting memory in your heart and mind.

Later on, we continue by bus to the town of Birzeit to visit Edward Said National Conservatory (the old Birzeit University campus) and indulge ourselves with live music
performed by the students.

From the conservatory we walk down to Palestine Circus School to explore this one of a kind project in Palestine. A heartfelt performance might be just waiting for us in the circus tent.

From the historic center, we head down to the water spring (Ein) in Ein Daloub. Along the way, we can enjoy the various agricultural terraces and an authentic farmer’s brunch, Qalayet Bandoura – asautéed Tomato and eggs Stew- cooked on
burning wood and served with fresh mint tea.

The Historic iconic Center of Birzeit is a must visit. It encompass dozens of historic
buildings and a number of cultural centers like the science house, the tea house, the people’s museum and the charitable
women society.
Tour Inclusions:

Private bus with driver for all the duration of the journey
Local English
Lunch

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From

120$

Expected days

Mon & Thu

Group size

Duration

1 Day

Shepherds Beer

A visit to Birzeit is not complete without trying the local Shepherd’s beer and the Dawaly wine.

Birzeit Town

Journey to This university town and take a closer glimpse at the real essence of contemporary Palestinian lifestyle and heritage safekeeping

The rate of the organized tour (min 12 people) Single room supplement
The tour can be performed by autonomous groups, and by organized groups led by a guide and pay a rate
including:

A visit to the main three cities in the West bank: Jerusalem, Bethlehem, Jericho, Hebron City.
Private bus with driver for all the duration of the journey
Local guides in all cities
Accommodation in homestays, guesthouses, tents and hotels Half board basis
Entry fee for all the monuments according to the program, official guides
Evening programs : Dinner, traditional dances and music
Cooking “make your own dish” workshop, “traditional Dabka dancing” workshop, visiting of factories in the west bank for the local and traditional Palestinian products
Some hikes (hill, valley, desert) can be selected by subgroups in alternative to the transported travel.
Camel and hors back riding
Swimming 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

Important Notes:

The autonomous travelers assisted by the Central Coordination will suffer the costs of inscription.
Rate does not include anything that is not present in "Rate includes".
Events and experiences: Hebron Festival “Heritage & Tourism” in October, Grapes festival in Hebron in September, Nabi Musa Sufi festival in April.
The daily program has 1 hour break in home stays/ guest houses before evening cultural program

Documents and information:

Passport: for European travelers: passport or identity card. For not European travelers: visa according to the reciprocation laws with the Israeli/ Palestinian Authority Government
Sanitary precautions: none
Climate: according to the period
Things to buy: original handicrafts, food specialties, mainly in the CLCs Centers of Local Culture, Every day visitors will have at least 1hour break in homestays-guest houses before evening program
Limitations in accessibility: wheelchair-bound people must inform in advance Tour Operator, to arrange everything.

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