Following your arrival at Tel Aviv airport we will arrange to meet you at the Jerusalem Hotel located at at noon Wednesday 6th November 2024
We meet at noon at the Jerusalem Hotel. 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 of those taking part in the tour. Zoom into the map below to get a general idea of the location of the Jerusalem hotel. The hotel is directly opposite the bus terminal.
From there we'll take a mini-bus to the Savior guesthouse in Bethlehem for a brief orientation, meet the guides and take lunch. Our driver will then take us to our hotel in Jenin.
You may wish to get a local cell-phone number so we can all keep in touch. You can also bring your own cell-phone if you like but please be sure that you're not paying an extortionate 'roaming' charge. If you have a 3 cell phone account you will be able to make calls to the UK at no extra cost other than your standard UK charge.
DIRECTIONS FROM THE AIRPORT TO JERUSALEM
The best way to get to Jerusalem from the airport is by train. It takes you to the bus terminal at the top of Jaffa Street. From there take a tram (6 shekels) to the Damascus Gate or walk (30 minutes). Opposite the Damascus Gate is Nablus Road. Walk up there for a few minutes and you will see, to your left, the bus station. At the top of which, to your left, is the Jerusalem Hotel. You are home and dry.
CLOTHING
It will be hot in Palestine. You should bring head covering and sun-block. Head, back of neck and thighs seem to be most vulnerable while cycling. It is polite to cover one’s shoulders in public and for men and women to wear trousers or skirts that cover the knee. I should mention that public displays of affection are generally frowned upon.
IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS
George Snow (when in Palestine)
+44 730 825 6133
George Snow’s London number, also on Telegram (when in Italy or London)
+44 751 693 8881
George Snow (when in Italy)
+39 0575 164 5130
Siraj Centre
00970599262027 (You can use this for a Whats-app connection)
The Siraj Center address is YMCA Street, Beit Sahour, Bethlehem, Palestine
IMPORTANT EMAIL ADDRESSES
Contact George Snow on georgie.martin.snow@gmail.com for general inquiries.
