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Private tour in Tel Aviv Ron T
An introduction to Tel Aviv and Jaffa.
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I'm a licensed English speaking Israeli tour guide and former architect registered with the Ministry of Tourism. My tours illuminate the HISTORY of the land from biblical times to the present by focusing on ARCHAEOLOGICAL remains & the diverse ARCHITECTURAL styles adopted by former and present day occupants. Tours can also include GEOLOGICAL phenomena such as the Dead Sea as well as AGRICULTURAL sites like the date plantations of the Jordan valley. In addition, I offer tours of LESSER KNOWN SITES of which there is an abundance throughout Israel as well as TOURS FOR THE ELDERLY who enjoy walking, but at a slower pace. I offer a FREE SERVICE in the designing of tour itineraries and I favour going to restaurants and markets frequented by locals and avoid shopping malls except for the Mamilla mall in Jerusalem which has an extensive history. All Tours are of one day duration but can be joined together to form an extended tour. On a personal note : I try to achieve an "informal atmosphere", hence all tours are restricted to SMALL GROUPS or INDIVIDUALS which facilitate discussion between participants. Masters Degree in Architecture - University of the Witwatersrand - South Africa. Completed the 2 year Tour Guide Course at the Lander Academic Institute - Jerusalem (2010). Licensed Tour guide registered with the Ministry of Tourism - Israel. I am not a driver. I can accompany you in your vehicle or I can arrange for a separate car and driver.
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A walking tour of Tel Aviv and Jaffa.
Overview of your Tel Aviv tour
Jaffa is reputed to be the oldest port city in the world & spans a history of 4000 years. Mentioned in both Egyptian & Assyrian documents as well as the Hebrew Bible. Jaffa was included in the tribal allotment of Dan & is associated with the Temple of Solomon & the book of Jonah. The city also features in Greek mythology. According to the Christian narrative, Jaffa is the location of Peter's resurrection of Tabitha & his vision of both kosher & non-kosher animals descending from heaven. Jaffa amalgamated with Tel Aviv in 1950. Tel Aviv does have ancient Tel's which have revealed artifacts from pre-biblical, biblical & post biblical periods, & was part of the tribal allotment of Dan. Modern day Tel Aviv was however established in 1909, & today can be regarded as the commercial & trend setting capitol of Israel.
Your Tel Aviv tour itinerary
JAFFA: The Clocktower. Mahmoudiya Mosque. Sea Mosque. Greek Mythology. A historical Soap Factory. Ramases 2nd Gate. St Peters Church. Home of Simon the Tanner. Suspended Orange Tree. The Wishing Bridge. Gate of Faith. Abouelafia Bakery. (Closed on Passover) Jaffa Flea Market. TEL AVIV: Lunch: The Old Train Station, or Neve Tzedek, or an Arab Resturant in Jaffa. Old Train Station - Built in 1892. Original buildings are today restaurants and shops. Neve Tzedek - Houses many permanent residents & is punctuated with bars, restaurants, live jazz bars, cafes, cocktail lounges & a contemporary dance center. Independence Hall where the State of Israel was declared in 1948. (Viewed from outside as renovations are underway). Rothschild Boulevard - A partial walk along the boulevard with an explanation of the Garden City, an architectural movement that influenced the layout of the city. END: Rothschild Boulevard - Tel Aviv
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Type: Walking
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Tel Aviv-Yafo, Tel Aviv District, Israel
The clocktower at the entrance to Jaffa.
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