Cultural Tours
Are you interested in a broader scope for exploring the reality of the Land of Israel, both ancient and modern? I’ll work with you to design an itinerary that will provide a balanced and objective view of Israel.
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We’ll touch upon all three of the great monotheistic religions and how they’ve influenced our country and the world at large.
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Within its tiny borders, Israel is blessed with many UNESCO World Heritage Sites – we’ll be sure to visit some of them.
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We’ll explore archaeological sites mentioned in the Bible in order to try and reconstruct the culture and history of this ancient land.
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We won’t shy away from Middle East politics on your tour. You’ll gain a deeper understanding of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and Israel’s place in the wider region as well.
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If you wish, we can visit communities which represent the ethnic minorities of Israel. And if great food turns you on, perhaps, even enjoy a cooking workshop and home hospitality with a local Arab or Druze family.
A few of the sites that might intrigue you include:
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Tel Aviv – the ‘capital of Mediterranean cool’
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Old Akko (Acre) – UNESCO World Heritage Site and best preserved Crusader city in the world
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Zippori – a Roman period city in Galilee known for its magnificent mosaic floors
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Tel Dan – a nature reserve on Israel’s northern border with profoundly significant biblical archaeological remains
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Beit Shean – the largest Roman period ruins in Israel
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Israel Museum – one of the world’s great museums
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City of David – an archaeological site that sheds light on the earliest origins of Jerusalem
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Temple Mount / Haram al-Sharif – a holy site venerated by Jews, Christians and Muslims alike where we find the Dome of the Rock
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Masada – the most visited national park in Israel and another UNESCO site
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Avdat – an archaeological site in the Negev Desert and the most impressive of the cities of the Nabatean culture in Israel
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Petra extension – This was the Nabateans' capital. It’s a site in modern day Jordan considered a wonder of the ancient world. I can easily arrange for an extension for you in Jordan to experience this site.
