Private tour in Jerusalem Helen C
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I have lived, laughed, loved and lamented in Jerusalem for over 20 years. I feel at home in her alleyways and markets and I know all of her stories and most of her secrets. Originally from sunny London, England, I came to Israel after graduation, in order to follow my childhood sweetheart. I can find my way around the country using the bible or a map. I can show you the castles of knights and the palaces of kings, the battle grounds of yesterday's wars and the context of today's debates. I can tell you how a man votes (or in some cases doesn't), by looking at the hat he wears (or in some cases doesn't). I have brought up my own children to know and love Israel and enjoy taking other children on the same journey of enrichment and discovery… and sometimes just plain fun. I am also one of only a small group of tour guides to receive accreditation from the Ministry of Tourism as a specialist in wine tours around the country. So if you are interested in learning some more about this subject and visiting some of the vineyards and wineries, do let me know. Tour Guide certified by Israel Ministry of Tourism Specialist in Wine Tourism certified by Israel Ministry of Tourism Driver with Public Vehicle License certified by Israel Ministry of Transport BA in Theatre Studies (University of Warwick) Mother of 3 (unlicensed)
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We will drive approximately 90 minutes to the coastal town of Caesarea where Herod created his stunning pagan city and busy port. Afterwards we will visit a nearby village (about 30 minutes drive away) where we will meet and eat with the Druze, an Arab minority loyal to the state who serve in the army. Finally we will end our day in picturesque Zichron Yaacov with an optional winery tour, or else walk through an ancient aqueduct which brought water to the Roman town of Caesarea before heading back to Jerusalem.
We will drive from Jerusalem to Caesarea and tour the Roman and Crusader town on foot. Time permitting we will also visit the aqueduct and residential area. We will then continue on our journey to a Druze Village nestled in the Carmel Forest where we will meet our hosts and learn about their beliefs and way of life whilst sampling their delicious cuisine. to end the day we will either go to the early pioneer community of Zichron Yaacov where we can just have a look around or participate in a wine tasting at one of the local wineries. Or we can walk through a water tunnel, which is the aqueduct that provided Caesarea with its water.
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Transport in comfortable tourist class vehicle Walking tour in Caesarea includes steps and some uneven ground.
Jerusalem, Jerusalem District, Israel
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