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Private tour in Tel Aviv Gary L
Biblical Private Tour of Israel - Full Day
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As a tour guide licensed by the Israeli ministry of tourism I get to indulge my enthusiasm and passion for the Land of Israel, and I'd like to share that passion with you. Originally from the United States, I've lived most of my adult life in Israel - this is my home; I'm proud of it and I'd like to show it to you. My previous career - 20 years as a police officer in the investigations branch has given me a unique understanding and insight into Israeli life. Let me help you create a visit which will be truly memorable, something suited to your personal interests, pace and style. See and feel how the Bible is woven into the history, culture, peoples and religions of Israel, both ancient and modern. Walk where the Israelite patriarchs, kings and common folk walked, or gain a singular understanding of Israeli military history. See a stunning desert sunset, travel the Galilee or sample the excitement of Tel-Aviv, have lunch with Jewish family in Jerusalem or a Druze family on the Golan Heights - the possibilities are endless. Of course you are on vacation, so just plain fun won't be neglected. You can get in water sports, camping, food and wine, or spend some time lazing on a Dead Sea beach. So get in touch - a great tour is waiting for you - Israel Ministry of Tourism, guide license no. 10966. BA International Relations, Hebrew University of Jerusalem. 2nd Temple-era Jerusalem, City of David Institute.
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A private tour of the Holy Land in the Footsteps of the Prophets and Judges
Overview of your Tel Aviv tour
This is an "open book" tour - and that Book is the Bible. This tour concentrates on the Judean hills which witnessed some of the most dramatic events in Israels' history. On my tour you will be where it all happened! We'll use the Book of Samuel and the Book of Judges as our guides while we walk the beautiful Ela valley and visit the encampments of the Israelite and Philistine armies. Did you know people say the Judean hills remind them of Tuscany? Ancient Biblical sites are interspersed with captivating scenery, modern day villages, wineries, geological formations such as stalactite caves with wonderful acoustics and ancient art, goat farms with home made cheeses and more. This is a truly blessed land. For many of us in this country, this is our favourite place to come to stroll and picnic amongst the hills covered in wild flowers in the Spring. Not all of Judea is drama and conflict - this is beautiful agriculture and wine country, so we won't miss out on a few wineries before we return to your hotel.
Your Tel Aviv tour itinerary
- Drive to the biblical Ela valley - about 40 minutes from the Tel-Aviv area or 45 minutes from Jerusalem. - Visit Tel Azekah, the site of the battle between David and Goliath. - Drive to Kiafa - ruins of an ancient Israelite city from the time of King David. - Ancient Roman city of Beit Govrin where you'll see the theatre built for gladiatorial combat, a Crusader-era church and Byzantine public bath. - Lunch at a local restaurant - Drive to the site Tel-Lachish, Israelite town conquered from the Canaanites by Joshua, followed by the Assyrians and the Babylonians. - Optional - wine tasting at one of the many Judean plain wineries. The tour can be customized at your request.
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Type: Private Transportation
For this tour I'll be driving a clean, well-maintained fully air-conditioned Hyundai Santa-Fe model 2011. - For groups of up to seven people a Renault Traffic or similar vehicle is available with customized itinerary and quotations offered for this and larger groups.
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