Meeting Time:07:30
Completion Time: 15:00 (before Shabbat)
Our Friday trip series continues with a visit to Herodion and Rachel’s Tomb. Herodion is the final resting place of King Herod the Great and offers a great look into what was happening in this area more than 2000 years ago.
The site offers a deeper look into the recently discovered mystery surrounding the king’s final resting place and one of his many architectural masterpieces. Herodian is located between Jerusalem, Bethlehem and the slopes of the Judean Desert and will allow us to get a more concrete geopolitical understanding of the area.
We will also visit one of the most contentious religious sites in the holy land: Rachel’s Tomb. This is an excellent way to understand the deep spiritual connection that multiple faiths feel towards the area and how the political situation has shaped the current status quo surrounding the site.
The site has been a contentious point between multiple faiths and nationalities over the years and sits directly over the security barrier from Bethlehem.
The area is famous for its array of fall-laden yellow Sterbergias – a beautiful flower that usually appears at this time of year. If the conditions allow, we will go on a short walk to search out these fall beauties!
Trip Package:
The price of the trip is 200 NIS and includes the following:
SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL PARTICIPANTS
* This trip requires suitable footwear for walking and light hiking.
* 1.5 Litres of water per person + hat + sunscreen is required
* Each participant is responsible for his or her own personal security and health.
* This trip is located in Area C of the West Bank. Please make sure your insurance covers these areas.
REFUND, CANCELATION & TRIP-ADJUSTMENT POLICY
*** Included in the price of the ticket is a non-refundable deposit fee. This fee is 50 NIS
*** Full refund including deposit fee will be issued upon request no later than 7 days prior to the scheduled start time.
*** Between seven and three days prior to the trip, participants can cancel their ticket and get a full refund less the deposit fee
*** No refunds will be issued within 72 hours of the scheduled trip
*** Should a participant cancel his or her ticket, he or she can inquire about moving the ticket to another Finjan event at the same cost.
*** Full refund will be issued should the trip be cancelled or postponed for any reason at the discretion of the trek leader(s).
*** The trek leader(s) has the right to change the location of the trip prior to or throughout the trip based on weather conditions without issuing a refund to participants.
*** The trek leader(s) have full discretion in not allowing a participant to fulfil the trek based on certain health considerations and or lack of proper footwear/water.
*** Price includes two fully licensed guides and outdoor specialists, transportation to and from Tel Aviv and lots of coffee! Price does NOT include food and other beverages ***
Departure time is at 07:30 sharp from Tel Aviv Savidor Merkaz (Central Train Station/Arlozorov). Return to the same point by 15:00. The bus will leave promptly and on time! Those who arrive early will have the chance to enjoy some cookies and coffee prior to departure.
This trip is part of the Hiking in Israel community. https://www.facebook.com/groups/HikingInIsrael/
