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Come and explore Palestine and Israel with us, let us show you this amazing land, you will meet the people, try local food, and make the bible come alive.

Discover the Holy Land

The place where the three religions meet. I invite you to explore and experience this ancient land, through the stories of people who call it home. A mosaic of cultures and beliefs, ancient features, and secrets buried deep underground.

The Largest Mosaic Floor in the Middle East

Book your tour to Hisham’s Palace to see the largest colorful mosaic floor of the bath complex that dates back to 743 AD during the Umayyad period.

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Explore the Monasteries of the Judean Desert

An array of historic and religious sites dates back from the Byzantine period, to modern times.
Visiting the monasteries of the Judean desert is a unique experience you can’t miss.

Like the Wise Men, come and meet Baby Jesus

Enjoy the ancient history of Bethlehem with a private guide. Step back in time to an era of Byzantine emperors, the Virgin Mary and Jesus in this city of Biblical history. You’ll explore the Old City of Bethlehem and it’s quarters, learn about local olive oil production at Al Badd Museum and learn about the life of Jesus at the famous Nativity Church and more

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Enjoy a traditional lunch with a local family

Book your lunch with a local family to experience the cal hospitality, engage with local people, ask them questions and enjoy the traditional food that they prepared for you.

Quick Reads

The Judean Desert and Its Monasteries

by Michael Jackaman | January 23, 2023 | Judean Desert | 0 Comments

Also known as the Desert of Judah, the Judean Desert is a vast desert region in Israel and Palestine. The desert is a true marvel and home to a wide variety of natural wonders such as deep canyons, dry riverbeds, and rugged mountain ranges. However, for a lot of...

Christmas Eve Mass 2022 LIVE | Bethlehem

by Michael Jackaman | December 24, 2022 | Bethlehem | 0 Comments

Watch the Christmas Mass live from Saint Catherine Church in Bethlehem. Enjoy and we wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. https://www.youtube.com/embed/t3PWAXbm9ok

Is Jericho worth visiting?

by Michael Jackaman | December 8, 2022 | Jericho, Travel Info | 0 Comments

This historic city, with more than 10,000 years of history, clearly deserves a visit if you’re in the West Bank in Palestine. It's called the city of Palms, and is mentioned in the Bible, in the book of Joshua, as a walled city that was conquered by Joshua, and its...

Tradition of Olive Wood Handicrafts and Holy Land Olive Trees

by Michael Jackaman | October 17, 2022 | Bethlehem, Local Handicrafts | 0 Comments

Olea europaea, the scientific name of the species of the olive tree found in Mediterranean Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East, is as much a part of the story of the Holy Land as any other flora, fauna or geographical location found in the Bible or Christian...

Jericho, the Ten-Thousand Year Old City

by Michael Jackaman | March 1, 2022 | Jericho | 0 Comments

The City of the Moon Yericho, Al-Rihaa, the City of the Moon…the city of Jericho has many names but is decidedly unique in many ways. In a previous blog, I wrote about my tours of Wadi Qelt in the Jordan Valley. This week, let us continue down the path towards...

See what Bethlehem is like this Christmas

by Michael Jackaman | December 25, 2020 | Bethlehem | 0 Comments

https://youtu.be/UySgyI0UnD4 This Christmas is like no other in Bethlehem -- the biblical birthplace of Jesus Christ. Christmas celebrations are scaled back and social distancing measures are in place to curb the spread of Covid-19. Elliot Gotkine reports. Source:...

Best things to do in Hebron

by Michael Jackaman | May 21, 2020 | Hebron | 0 Comments

Hebron is an oft-overlooked tour destination of Palestine but there are many things to do in Hebron. While an oft-overlooked tour destination in Palestine, it is one that never ceases to be of interest to those that love history, archaeology, and Palestinian...

A Must Visit to Jacob’s Well

by Canon Mark Madden | April 28, 2020 | Nablus | 0 Comments

The Location In a list of Holy Land ‘musts’ should be a visit to Nablus, biblical Shechem, about one hour’s drive north of Jerusalem. Nablus sits in a narrow valley between Mount Gerizim, important to the Samaritan community and Mount Ebal. In the middle of the...

Jerusalem: Holy Week, the Holy Sepulchre and the Holy Fire

by Michael Jackaman | April 17, 2020 | Jerusalem, World Heritage Sites | 0 Comments

My Jerusalem tours cover all of the religious, historical and archaeological heritage of the city, but I have a special interest in showing its Christian heritage. This blog will focus on the Holy Sepulchre during the most important ceremony of Holy Week leading to...

Saint George Monastery Of Choziba

by Michael Jackaman | March 19, 2020 | Judean Desert | 0 Comments

My Saint George Chozeva Monastery Tour highlights the uniqueness of the Judean Desert monastic traditions located in one of the most stunning landscape of the West Bank. On one unknown day in the late 6th century AD/CE, a Greek monk by name of George from the island...

The Baptismal Site of the Jordan River

by Michael Jackaman | February 11, 2020 | Judean Desert | 0 Comments

A Sacred Place In Christianity A mere hour from Bethlehem and 40 minutes from Jerusalem, a journey to the baptismal site of Christ at the Jordan River near the city of Jericho is a descent to the lowest point of elevation in the world. It is also one of the most...

How to get from Jerusalem to Bethlehem

by Michael Jackaman | February 7, 2020 | Featured Post | 0 Comments

Photo: Arab Bus Station in Damascus GateBy Bus 234 If you are coming from Jerusalem to Bethlehem and you have to make your own way, you have to take bus number 234 from the Arab bus station in Damascus Gate in Jerusalem (Called Bab el-‘Amoud in Arabic). This bus goes...

Ancient History & Modern Culture

Explore the West Bank For Yourself

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Bethlehem

The Birthplace of Jesus Christ

Jericho Elisha Spring

Jericho

The Oldest City in the World

Tomb of the Patriarch in Hebron

Hebron

The city of the Friend of God, Prophet Abraham

Tour to the Church of Jacob's Well

Nablus

The Uncrowned Queen of Palestine

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