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all tour times & costs subject to change.
self-guided tours: Tours include full transportation and printed guided materials, but no actual tour guide. Suited for those who prefer the freedom of not being bound to a group or guide, and to those who enjoy exploring sites on their own without having to worry about the complex, possibly time-consuming logistics of sorting out transportation to/ from sites. (This option often enables participants to see more sites in one day than when relying on public transport. Self-guided tours are more budget-oriented and tend to be cheaper than guided tours.) guided tours: Tours are led by Ministry of Tourism-licensed guides–guides who know the best stories and the most interesting facts about the history, culture, flora & fauna on any given excursion. Suited for those looking to have information professionally delivered by trained local guides, and for those who enjoy a group experience. (Guided tours tend to be more expensive due to the extra cost of having a professional guide.) political/cultural tours: Political/Cultural tours delve more deeply into local politics and explore the local culture in a hands-on fashion. These tours are led by guides who may often express their personal opinions. IndieTravelers does not promote a political agenda of any kind. We encourage and assist travelers to seek as many political opinions as they can in order to effectively formulate their own views. for ALL TOURS don’t forget to bring: sunscreen, sunglasses, hat, walking shoes, water, snacks & cash for lunch the Abraham Hostel is located at:
67 Hanevi’im st. Jerusalem
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destination:
focus: history/culture
Visit the ancient fortress of Masada, float effortlessly in the Dead Sea; Explore Qumran, the discovery site of the Dead Sea Scrolls; Experience the best of Jericho’s historical sites: Mountain of Temptation, Tree of Zacchaeus and Hisham’s Palace. bring: passport, towel, bathing suit
length: 1 day
tour days:
m,tu,th,sat; 7:00&7:15-18:00
price:
220nis/deposit90nis
start/end point: optional masada cable car: 67 nis round-trip; 49 nis one-way; hisham’s palace 10 nis hisham’s palace: 10 nis entrance fees qumran: 30 nis; dead sea/ kalia beach: 35 nis (incl. chairs/showers);
jaffa gate & abraham hostel
destination:
focus: history/culture
Hike up the mountain to watch the sun rise over the Masada fortress and spectacular surroundings; Hike in the beautiful Ein Gedi nature reserve; Float in the therapeutic Dead Sea; View Jerusalem from the Mount of Olives. bring: towel, bathing suit
length:
1 day (starts 3am)
tour days:
by private arrangement price: 200 nis/ deposit 80 nis min. 5 people
start/end point: optional masada cable car: 49 nis one-way entrance fees ein gedi: 30 nis
abraham hostel
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destination:
focus: history/culture
Visit the Church of the Nativity and the sacred Milk Grotto; Walk in the ancient Shepherds’ Field; Capture breath-taking views at Armon Hanatziv. bring: passport
length: half-day
(choose morn or aft)
tour days:
su/tu/f 8:30&8:45-12:30 or 13:30-17:30
price:
160 nis/ deposit 40nis
start/end point:
jaffa gate & abraham hostel
destination:
focus: history/culture/nature
Visit the ancient Roman port city of Caesarea; View Haifa from Mount Carmel; See the unique limestone grottos of Rosh Hanikra; Explore the charming medieval city of Acco/Acre.
length: 1 day
tour days:
su,tu,f; jerusalem 5:50am tel aviv 7am return: 18-19:00 price: us $99 jlem; us $89 tlv; deposit us $20
start/end point:
hotel pick-up & abraham hostel
destination:
focus: history/culture
Visit famous biblical churches: Basilica of Annunciation, the Wedding Church at Cana, Church of Multiplication; Explore the enchanting old town of Nazareth; Find the source of the Jordan River; Discover Capernaum.
length: 1 day
tour days:
wed; 7:00&7:15-19:00
price:
280nis/deposit90nis
start/end point:
jaffa gate & abraham hostel
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cost
start/end
70 nis/ 11:00-15:00 10 nis jaffa gate, (mt. zion,temple mount, sepulchre) deposit old city, j’lem 14:30 jaffa 70 nis/ gate/ 17.30 m,w,f,sat 10 nis jerusalem: mount of olives mary’stomb deposit old city, j’lem (& garden of gethsemane) 11:00 & 14:30 jerusalem: old city free tour daily free jaffa gate, j’lem (4 quarters - 2.5 hours)
jerusalem: holy city
su-th
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days
cost
start/end
120 nis
city of david - silwan
w
80 nis 9:00am student zion gate 20 nis deposit old city, j’lem
120 nis
east / west jerusalem
bethlehem
w
tu
80 nis 14:00 student new gate 20 nis deposit old city, j’lem
285 nis 30 nis deposit
bring passport
8:30am-16:30 damascusgate old city, j’lem bring passport
bethlehem & hebron
th
285 nis 30 nis deposit
8am abraham hostel 8:30 am notre dame ***
bring passport
bethlehem & ramallah
sat
295 nis 30 nis deposit
8am abraham hostel 8:30 am notre dame ***
old city, j’lem ***
in jerusalem
sunset in the old city Ride through the old city walls, New, Jaffa & Zion gates. Visit the Christian & Jewish quarters, the Kardo, the Arabic Shuk, Mt. Zion & Hagia Maria Sion Abbey.
exploring israeli capitol hill A beautiful combination of nature & architecture. Ride through the Knesset (the Israeli parliament), the Israel Museum, the Botanical Gardens & the Supreme Court.
friday in the old city Ride through the old city walls, New, Jaffa & Zion gates. Visit the Jewish Quarter, the Kardo, Hur`va Synagogue, the Arabic Shuk, King David’s Tomb & Mt. Zion.
saturday bike tour Guided tour of the German Colony, the Jerusalem Promenade, the Knesset, and the markets. Price includes snacks & water.
tour days: monday
time:
3pm-6:30pm
price:
190 nis/38nis deposit
start/end point: 19 king david st.
tour days:
tuesday/thursday
time:
10am-1:30pm
price:
190 nis/38nis deposit
start/end point:
abraham hostel
tour days: friday
time:
10am-1:30pm
price:
190 nis/38nis deposit
start/end point: 19 king david st.
tour days: saturday
time:
9am-1:00pm
price:
220 nis/44nis deposit
start/end point: abraham hostel
Above tours include bicycles & necessary gear. Tours are moderate and require basic physical shape. Medical insurance is necessary. Minimum age for participation is 12; riders younger than 15 years old may join the trip if accompanied by an adult. Tours are subject to a minimal number of participants.
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destination:
focus: history/culture/walking/ (horse-riding option)
Discover the amazing “Lost City of Petra”; Enjoy local cuisine at Wadi Mussa; Explore the vibrant market of Aqaba. bring: passport
length:
not included border fee: us $55 (incl. tips)
us $195/person deposit us $20
1 day (overnight option)
tour days:
daily 7:00-18/19:00
price:
start/end point:
eilat hotel pick-up
destination:
focus: history/culture/walking/ horse-riding/4x4
Discover the amazing “Lost City of Petra”; Sample authentic local cuisine in Wadi Mussa; Sleep soundly at a 3-star hotel or Bedouin camp in Wadi Rum; Get a taste of the red desert on a 2/hr 4x4 jeep tour in Wadi Rum. bring: passport, bathing suit, towel
included lunch, dinner, breakfast not included border fee: us $55 includingtips; upgrade to 4-star hotel: extra us $40
length: 2 days
tour days: daily 7:00-14:00 (next day)
price:
us $285/person deposit us$20
start/end point:
eilat hotel pick-up
destination:
focus: history/culture/walking/ (horse-riding option)
length:
One day of guided scenic travel with a tour of Petra; Bed & breakfast in a local hotel; Explore “The Lost City of Petra� Independantly on the second day. bring: passport
2 days
tour days: daily
price:
us $199, deposit us $37
not included border fee: us $55 (incl. tips)
start/end point:
eilat hotel pick-up
price
pricefortour
petra: 1 day
us $195
us $199 (deposit us $34)
us $38
petra & wadi rum
us $285
us $340
us $38
us $225
us $280
us $38
including fortour night inaqaba
petra: 2 day independent
single supplement
for all tours on these pages single supplement $38; children under 12 years of age $50 less
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destination:
focus: budget transportation
bus us $38 one way (us $7 deposit) with purchase of any tour to jordan or egypt:
us $28 one way (us $5 deposit)
flight us$80 one way daily (us $80 deposit) bring: passport
days of operation: sunday&thursdaybus or daily flights
price:
bus: us $28/$38 (deposit us $5/$7) flight: us $80
start/end point:
jerusalem: 8:30am tel aviv: 10:00am hotel pick-up or central bus station
destination:
focus: history/culture
Explore this majestic monastery (guided tour) located on what is believed to be Mount Sinai, and visit the city of Nuweiba. bring: passport not included library entrance fee us$6; tips; israel border fee: us $31; egyptian border fee: us $15;visato egypt: $25 (if initiating trip from cairo: us $15 taba border fee)
length: 1 day
tour days:
m-sa; 6:30-early eve
price:
us $135/person deposit us $20 (incl. guide, lunch, monastery entrance fee)
start/end point:
eilat hotel pick-up
destination:
focus: history/culture
Explore Cairo! Visit the great Pyramids and the Sphynx; See Tutankhamun’s splendid sarcophagus; Wander through the vibrant Khan El Khalili Bazaar. bring: passport not included israel border fee: us $31; egyptian border fee: us $15;visato egypt: $25 (if initiating trip from cairo: us $15 taba border fee)
days
cairo, alexandria: 3 day cairo, pyramids: 2 day
length: 1 day
tour days:
daily; 00:30am-11pm
price:
us $198/person deposit us$23
start/end point:
eilat hotel pick-up
cost
start/end
daily; us $460* 05:30amto9pm pickup min 2p deposit: hotel us $80 eilat 05:00amto daily; us $299* 9pmnextday min 2p deposit: hotelpickup us $50 eilat
tours/cost based on number of people * bring passport for all trips not included in tours above: israel border fee: us $31; egyptian border fee: us $15;visato egypt: $25 (if initiating trip from cairo: us $15 taba border fee)
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