Meeting Time:07:00
Completion Time: 19:30
Difficulty Level: Beginner
Trip Type:Urban
Jericho is one of the world’s oldest centers of civilization and the lowest city on earth. It’s strategic location, arable land, abundance of water and warm winters has made it the the ideal location for human settlement to survive and thrive throughout the ages.
It is no coincidence that throughout history, conquerors and local rulers made Jericho one of their most important cities and a place that would serve to become legendary across the Levant.
Our trip to Jericho will dig deep through the historical record and see how this special city has crawled into the heart of faith and civilization and why it continues to be such a unique place in today’s local climate of religion, economics and geopolitics!
From the ancient Ghasulian community, to the Israelites, the Maccabees, Herod the Great, Jesus and the Devil, the early Muslim caliphs and until today as a rural Palestinian city – Jericho has it all, even a casino!
Itinerary
After departing Tel Aviv with stops en route via Rehovot and Jerusalem, we will descend to Jericho. Our visit to the city will include the follow sites (in no particular order and subject to slight changes based on extenuating factors)
Trip cost
The price is 280 NIS for regular price tickets.
Early discounted tickets will be sold for 255 NIS in limited quantities – first come first serve
Security information and Israeli citizens
* Please note this is located in Area A of the Palestinian Authority. All security is in accordance with local law of the Palestinian Authority and Israeli Civil Administration.
* Israelis and holder’s of Israeli citizenship (dual citizens included) are permitted to join the excursion after submitting to Finjan the necessary paperwork that we will send you. Contact us immediately upon registering for the trip so we can send you everything required for special permission that Finjan is coordinating with the local, administrative authorities.
* Final permits will be issued during the day prior to the trip – only then will the trip be guaranteed for those holding Israeli citizenship. Full refunds will be available until 72 hours prior to the trip.
* Israeli citizens are not insured in Area A of the Palestinian Authority and are responsible fully for their own health / safety in accordance with the permission given by the Israeli Civil Administration for the Palestinian Territories
Full transport with pickup points and return points en route
Paperwork and logistic for Israeli passport holders (Civil Administrative Authority)
Two Israeli licensed tour guide and expert in Christianity of holy land
Entrance and cable car ride to Monastery of Temptation
Entrance to Hisham Palace
Entrance to Tel Jericho and Winter Palaces
Personal traveler’s insurance (make sure you are covered according to your personal insurance plan)
Food for the day
Water
Gear
Anything not listed above
Personal traveler’s insurance (make sure you are covered according to your personal insurance plan)
Food for the day
Water
Gear
Anything not listed above
Departure from Tel Aviv Central Train Station (Savidor) – 07:00
Pickup at Ramla South Junction (431/40) – 07:20 eastbound down ramp
Breakfast stop en route
Pickup at French Hill in Jerusalem – 08:30 (after breakfast)
Return to Tel Aviv with drop off points en route
Food for the day
Water
Hat
Sunscreen
Cash for lunch
NEWSLETTER AGREEMENT UPON PURCHASE
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*** Each newsletter includes a link to remove the given email from the list. If the customer does not click this link his or her email will continue to be in use to receive the monthly newsletter.
REFUND, CANCELATION & TRIP-ADJUSTMENT POLICY
*** Included in the price of the ticket is a non-refundable deposit fee. This fee is 50 NIS
*** Partial refunds will be issued no later than 3 days prior to the trip (50 NIS fee not refunded)
*** No refunds will be issued within 72 hours of the scheduled trip
*** Should a participant request a refund within 72 hours of the scheduled departure time, a full refund can be specially issued if that ticket will be purchased by another participant or someone on the Finjan waiting list.
*** 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) 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 ***
Departure time is at 07:00 sharp from Tel Aviv Savidor Merkaz (Central Train Station/Arlozorov). Return to the same point by 19:00. The bus will leave promptly and on time!
This trip is part of the Hiking in Israel community. https://www.facebook.com/groups/HikingInIsrael/
