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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 mosaics of cultures and believes, ancient features, secrets buried deep underground.

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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.

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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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How to get from Jerusalem to Bethlehem

by Michael Jackaman | February 7, 2020 | Bethlehem, Jerusalem, Travel Info | 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...

Holy Land Olive Trees and the Tradition of Olive Wood Handicrafts

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...

A day in Hebron

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

Hebron is an oft-overlooked tour destination of Palestine. 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 culture. Let us now journey to this city, known...

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. Brief History of the Monastery On one unknown day in the late 6th century AD/CE, a Greek...

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...

Discovering Shepherd’s Field

by Michael Jackaman | January 20, 2020 | Bethlehem, Travel Info | 0 Comments

And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. But the angel said to them, "Do not be afraid. I bring you...

Things to do in Bethlehem

by Michael Jackaman | January 10, 2020 | Bethlehem, Travel Info | 0 Comments

It’s no great secret that millions of pilgrims and tourists come to Bethlehem every year to see the Church of the Nativity. That’s the way it should be, and the people of Bethlehem are very proud that Kineesa Al-Mahed, the Church of the Nativity as we call it in...

Traveling in Palestine

by Michael Jackaman | January 8, 2020 | Travel Info | 0 Comments

You will find useful tips and information for travelling around in Palestine in this blog. These are my experiences and thoughts that I would like to share with you as a local resident and a tour guide The number of visitors to the Holy Land has increased...

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