Meeting Time:07:00
Completion Time: 16:30
Difficulty Level: Intermediate
Trip Type:Hiking and Wine
Come hike and drink wine with Finjan in the heart of ancient Judea. The Judean Foothills are rich in important, biblical archeological sites, sprawling vineyards and beautiful valleys where the views from hill to hill bring you back in time to the days of David and Goliath, the ancient Israelites and the Philistines.
For thousands of years, the Judean Foothills and surrounding valleys have witnessed a captivating history of regional conquerors, trade across the Levant between the great empires and the growth of a booming viticulture industry (wine production).
We will hike from some of the most recognizable, biblical archeological sites in the area including Tel Azeka and Khirbet Qeiyafa and finish the day at a local, boutique winery whose wines can only be found at the source!
By the end of the day, we will have a clearer picture of how the history of the holy land was shaped through through these rolling hills and wide, fertile and lush valleys.
The hike will be a light, intermediate-level trek of about 10KM and suitable for anyone with a bit of hiking experience. It’s the perfect way to get some exercise with some delicious wine before the weekend begins! We will have pickups en route from Tel Aviv via Rehovot and around Beit Shemesh (for those coming from Jerusalem).
Ticket prices:
Early bird tickets will be sold in limited quantities for 209 NIS; Regular priced tickets will be sold for 229 NIS
Full transport from Tel Aviv and back with pickup points en route
Finjan licensed tour guide(s)
Winery visit and tastings!
Coffee
Food for the day
Water for the day
Gear
Anything not listed above
Food for the day
Water for the day
Gear
Anything not listed above
07:00 departure from Tel Aviv
Pickup points en route via Rehovot and Beit Shemesh
Hike from Azeka to Socoh
Visit local, boutique winery
Arrival in Tel Aviv circa 16:30
Food for the day
3 litres of water
Comfortable and sturdy shoes for hiking
Day pack
Hat
Sunscreen
Anything you usually need during the day 🙂
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 07:00 sharp from Tel Aviv Savidor Merkaz (Central Train Station/Arlozorov). Return to the same point before 17:00. 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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