Excursion number 12
Biblical foothills
National Archaeological Park - Beit Guvrin (Tel-Moresha) in the biblical foothills of Jerusalem
© Photo by Tour Guide Paul, March 24, 2012
In the Bible, the name of the shale (הַשְּׁפֵלָה) (Shfela - Biblical, Jewish foothills) is translated from Hebrew as a lowland and implies one of the parts of the Holy Land lying between the mountain ridge in the east and the coastal strip in the west. Practical is the western foothills of the Judean Mountains. Historically there are important and important cities described in the Bible: Soho, Odollam, Maresha and Lahish. Here were important events described in the chapters of Genesis, 1 and 2 Kings and Joshua. Here the battle of David and Goliath took place, as well as the destruction of the ancient city of Lahisa by the Assyrian king Sanherib in 701 BC. It is interesting to travel in time, when the same places were occupied by various conquerors who left traces of their civilization here. During the tour, we have to see and consider all this.
The excursion begins at the place of accommodation of the tourists in Jerusalem (the address and time of the excursion beginning is indicated in advance by the guide). On the tour you need to have comfortable shoes, drinking water and a hat from the sun. Clothes should be like when visiting temples (men should not visit temples in shorts, women should have clothes with closed shoulders, do not have a neckline, short skirts and shorts, you can wear trousers). At the request of tourists to the tour, you can add a visit to the city of Bethlehem. To cross the border post between Jerusalem and Bethlehem, tourists need to have a passport with them.
The price for all participants in the excursion on our car with a departure from Jerusalem is $ 600 (with the number of up to 6 people in the car), and $ 950 (with the number of participants from 7 to 15 people).
When you leave for a tour from Tel Aviv and its environs on our car, the price for up to 6 people is $ 750, and from 7 to 15 people - $ 1050.
If the tourists have a rented car, the price is $ 350 for all participants of the excursion, provided that the excursion begins in Jerusalem.
We wish you a pleasant stay and an exciting journey and pilgrimage!
This private tour is suitable for all ages who love hiking.
The Cost includes:
Guide services
Friendly guide recommendations for different places in Israel
The cost Excludes:
The cost of paid entrances along the route.
Personal expenses such a shopping, souvenirs, bar bills etc
Food, snacks and drinks
Trip Highlights
In case of accommodation of excursion participants in Tel Aviv and its environs or in other cities of Israel, we can help with recommendations on how to get to Jerusalem by public transport.
There is the possibility of delivery on excursions and back on our transport from the Tel Aviv area and its environs and the Dead Sea for an additional fee.
The program provides an overview of the main attractions.
The itinerary of the tour can be made according to the requests of the tourists.
A detailed program, taking into account the requests of tourists, is compiled after agreeing on the cost of services.
The tour is accompanied by Tour guide Paul
(License of a certified guide in English from the Ministry of Tourism of the State of Israel No. 10103)
