Meeting Time:07:30
Completion Time: 17:30
Difficulty Level: Intermediate
Trip Type:Hiking
The picturesque town of Ein Karem defines the western border of Jerusalem and offers beautiful hiking areas in the vicinity. Join Finjan for a Friday excursion exploring the area’s mountain scapes and learning about the importance of this region throughout the historical record.
Tradition has it that this sleepy town is where John the Baptist was born and where the Virgin Mary visited her sister Elizabeth – John’s mother.
After hiking throughout the surrounding hills, we will visit the town and get a chance to visit the church associated with the birth of John the Baptist. The site sits on what is believed to be an ancient Jewish site from the time of the Second Temple and became an important landmark for Christians throughout history. Originally, a Byzantine church sat on the site.
Ein Karem is Jerusalem’s westernmost village and offers a bit of Tuscany in the Holy Land!
This is an intermediate level hike and suitable for anyone with some hiking experience. There will be some moderate ascents and descents throughout the day and is the perfect way to spend the day before Shabbat.
The cost of the trip is 199.00 NIS. There is a limited number of early discounted tickets available for 179.00 on a first come, first serve basis.
Full transport from Tel Aviv and back
Pickup/drop-off in Rehovot
Finjan licensed tour guide(s)
Coffee during the day
Food for the day
Water
Gear
Anything not listed above
Food for the day
Water
Gear
Anything not listed above
07:00 departure from Tel Aviv
07:25 pickup in Rehovot
Breakfast en route
Hiking around Ein Karem
Visit Ein Karem (possible time for lunch)
Return to Tel Aviv via Rehovot
Shabbat shalom
Day pack
3 Litres of water
Food for the day (there may be a stop in Ein Karem for lunch)
Sunscreen
Hat
Suitable shoes for hiking
SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL PARTICIPANTS
* This trip requires suitable footwear for hiking
* 3 Litres of water per person + hat + sunscreen is required
* Each participant is responsible for his or her own personal security and health.
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 fulfill the trek based on certain health considerations and or lack of proper footwear/water.
*** Price includes 1-2 licensed guides (depending on trek) and outdoor specialists, transportation to and from Tel Aviv! 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 before 17:30 but not guaranteed!
The bus will leave promptly and on time. NO REFUNDS WILL BE ISSUED FOR HIKERS ARRIVING LATE TO THE MEETING POINT!
This trip is part of the Hiking in Israel community. https://www.facebook.com/groups/HikingInIsrael/
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