DAY 1 ARRIVAL

Following your arrival at Tel Aviv airport we will arrange to meet you at the Jerusalem Hotel located at 15 Antara Ben Shadad Street at noon Wednesday 6th November 2024 It is opposite the bus station, close to Jerusalem's Damascus Gate and very near to the Garden Tomb. This is a convenient location for all those taking part in the tour. From there we'll take a mini-bus to the Savior guesthouse in Bethlehem for a brief orientation, meet the guides and have lunch. Our drivers will then take us to Jenin and the Haddad Hotel. In the evening, before supper, we will pay a visit to the Freedom Theatre in the refugee camp.

DAY 2 jenin to nablus

In the morning we set off from Jenin and cycle towards Sebastia; an ancient Canaanite, Hellenistic and Roman city. We pass the village of Zebabdeh and then head towards the village of Missilieh. We continue to Sanour and its beautiful fertile plain. Then onward towards the villages of Yassid and Beit Imrin on hilly roads. After the climb (which is difficult in places; but keep in mind the support vehicle is always at our assistance) we arrive at the hilltop village of Sebastia. Sebastia is believed to be the place where John the Baptist was beheaded. We lunch in Sebastia then tour the ancient city and meet the local community. After lunch we cycle to Nablus which is a short distance away (and downhill), tour the old city and enjoy a Turkish bath. Dinner and overnight in the Al Yasmin hotel in the old city.

“I’ve done it four times, and each time it was absolutely excellent - enjoyed it to the max!” Chris Hughes, Manchester

DAY 3 nablus to taybeh

We start in the old city of Nablus and head South passing the villages of Huwarah and Beita; and continue towards the village of Aqraba which overlooks the Jordan Valley. Then continue towards Majdal Bani Fadil and rest in the village of Duma. Next we cycle towards Mughayyar and Khirbet Abu Fallah. Then we face the highest hill in the Ramallah area (the strongest will take the hill on- many will hop on-board the support vehicle). Finally we head towards the villages of Kofur Malik and Dier Jarir; arriving in Taybeh in the late afternoon.

"This was one of the best trips that I have ever done. Highly recommended. A beautiful way to see Palestine and her people" - Nada Khader, White Plains, New York

DAY 4 Taybeh to Jericho and the Dead Sea

Cycle to Jericho. This is an indescribably fabulous bike trip through wonderful desert hills and valleys. The easiest day in the entire tour; mostly down hill. After checking in at our hotel we visit Hisham's Palace and take a cable car to the monastery on the Mount of Temptation; where we'll have lunch. The mini-bus will take us to the baptismal site of Christ on the River Jordan and then to a Dead Sea bathing resort.

"... our tour operator staff did an excellent job of planning a perfect balance of cycling, sightseeing, visiting with locals, and other leisurely activities" Saied Karamooz, Oakland, California.

DAY 5 Jericho to mar saba

We start the day by taking the mini-bus to Nabi Musa where the prophet Moses is reputed to be buried. Then we cycle a short distance to the edge of the Jerusalem Wilderness. Then we walk across the desert to the Monastery of Mar Saba. This is a very dramatic landscape inhabited by Bedouin, camels and goats. After visiting the Mar Saba Monastery we'll take the minibus to Bethlehem to visit the Church of the Nativity. Overnight in Bethlehem preceded by a sumptous meal at the Tent Restaurant in Beit Sahour.

The most amazing trip on a bike I've ever taken. Beautiful landscape and even more beautiful people! -
Heather Lee Lyons Wakelin, Abu Dhabi

DAY 6 bethlehem to hebron

We will cycle to Hebron down Wadi Si’Ir, passing the famous glass factory, to the old city. We'll be taken to the Ibrahim Mosque and given a guided tour around this divided city.

"We wholeheartedly recommend Bike Palestine as a wonderful way to see the beautiful countryside and meet with Palestinian people. We managed it at 60+ and were so glad that we were part of such a supportive and friendly group" - Ann & Mike Eggboro, UK

DAY 7 Bethlehem to Jerusalem

An easy ride from delightful Bethlehem to the Holy city of Jerusalem. We will visit the Holy Sepulcher and enjoy an alternative political and cultural tour in the late afternoon. Dinner and overnight in Jerusalem inside the old city walls. A delightful and inspiring conclusion to the tour.

"An enjoyable and thoroughly rewarding challenge" - Olivia Mason - Durham University

DAY 8 departure

After our overnight stay in Jerusalem we have to head home.

"If you have got as far as to read this comment, don't hesitate, just go.  You will enjoy hospitality as generous as any you have ever received, and you will see a country that is breathtakingly beautiful" - Bridget Mindham