4 days 4 nights

Introduction to Palestine

• Adventure and learning with the experts.

• Discussion with Palestinian organizations.

• Home hospitality with Palestinian families in Beit Sahour (Bethlehem).

• - Church of Nativity - Abrahams Tomb - Western Wall - Samaritan Temple - Refugee camp - Separation Wall

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• Briefing with maps and analysis.

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• A comprehensive overview of life in the West Bank and Jerusalem with cultural experiences and political analysis.

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• Visit four of the most important cities Jerusalem - Bethlehem - Nablus - Hebron

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A Social Enterprise Cultural & Educational

Green Olive Tours Director Fred Schlomka has been involved professionally with Israeli Palestinian issues for ten years. He is an Alumni Fellow of the Echoing Green Foundation in New York, awarded for his work in advancing relationships between Jewish and Arab citizens of Israel. Fred, his colleagues, and Palestinian families will host and guide you during the four-day tour.

Staying in the home of a Christian Palestinian family in Bethlehem offers warm hospitality, culture, and understanding of the Occupation from the inside. You’ll stay with a family in the Bethlehem suburb of Beit Sahour, eating at their table and getting a taste of communal life in a challanging environment.

ITINERARY Day 1 - Monday Greater Jerusalem and The Old City

You will meet your host, Fred Schlomka at the pickup point in Jerusalem. After stowing your baggage in the van, your trip will start with a briefing on the history and current status of the Israeli Occupation of the West Bank. Then you’ll go on a tour of Jerusalem’s Old city, taking in the Western Wall and the Church of the Holy Selpucher in addition to seeing the Israeli settler homes that have been sprouting in the Muslim Quarter. After lunch you will tour the suburban Jerusalem settlements, Palestinian neighborhoods, the Separation Barrier, and segregated roads. These will include Ma’ale Adumim, Pizgat Ze’ev, Beit Hanina, and Anata. You’ll drive through Ma’ale Adumim, one of the largest settlements in the West Bank (pop. 35,000). Dinner and overnight in Beit Sahour (Bethlehem) with your host famly.

Day 2 - Tuesday - Bethlehem

Today you’ll be with a Palestinian guide for an overview of Bethlehem. The guide will provide a window into Palestinian society. Throughout the day you’ll be visiting sites and meeting people. You’ll visit the Church of Nativity, the Old City, Aida Refugee Camp, the Palestine Heritage Center, and see the Separation Barrier up close. You’ll see the famous Bansky grafitti, and have a discussion with a leader of a Palestinian youth and community center. Later you’ll go to the AIC Café for an evening of culture and discussion. Overnight in Beit Sahour.

Day 3 - Wednesday - Nablus

After traveling through through the Central West Bank to Nablus The first stop will be Jacobs Well and the Balata Refugee Camp. where you’ll see the crowded conditions and hear some stories about life there, and visit a youth or woman’s organization You’ll see the Old City with its beautiful labyrinth of buildings dating back to the Ottoman period. You’ll visit the ancient Turkish baths and an olive oil soap factory. Then up to the Samaritan’s hilltop village on Mount Grizim as see the site of their ancient temple. Overnight in Beit Sahour.

Day 4 - Thursday - Hebron

You’ll travel south through the Gush Etzion settlement block and see many settlements, Palestinian villages and lush farms en-route. In Hebron you’ll visit Abraham’s Tomb - both the Mosque and the synagog. Then through the Old City witnessing the disruption to daily life caused by the Israeli settlers and heavy security presence. Lunch will be with a Palestinian family. On the way out of Hebron you’ll visit a traditional glass-blowing workshop. Then back to Bethlehem where you’ll visit the Deheisha refugee camp, then back to Nativity square for some free time in the Old City, or another visit to the Church of Nativity.

Day 5 - Friday - Departure

In the morning you’ll say goodbye to your host family and be off to the next part of your Israel/Palestine adventure or return to your home country.

BEGINS EVERY MONDAY - GUARRANTEED INCLUDED

COSTS

Pickup - You’ll meet the group in central Jerusalem. We’ll let you know the exact location Accommodations - 4 nights with a Palestinian family in Beit Sahour, Bethlehem Double occupancy. Meals - Breakfast & dinner each day. Transport - All transportation and transfers from the pickup location. Program - Daily tours and activities including entance fees. One evening activity Guiding - Professional English-speaking guides will ensure your complete satisfaction. Information - Complete tour details on registration, and a tour package on arrival.

$765 $815 $915

per person 6-10 people per person 2-5 people 1 person

Not included • Airfare • Travel insurance • Transportation to the pickup point. • Transportation at the end of the tour. You’ll take a bus or taxi back to Jerusalem or Tel Aviv • Lunches • Gratuities for drivers and guides • Single rooms can be requested but may not be available.

Make a Reservation - Two Options • Make the reservation online at www.greenolivetours.com. Click on ‘Multi-day Tours’ on the top menu, and pull the menu down to ‘4 Days Introduction to Palestine’.

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• Fill out the form on the next page, scan it, and send via email to [email protected] Questions? Send an email to [email protected] Conditions of the Tour

Payments: A deposit of $200 per person is required on making the reservation.balance is due no later than 30 days before the tour. Refund Policy: Cancellations must be in writing via email. Refunds are made as follows: • Deposits are refunded in full if the cancellation is more than 90 days before the tour. • Deposits are refunded at 50% if the cancellation is made between 60 and 90 days before the tour. • No deposit refund will be given for cancellations made less than 60 days before the tour • If a cancellation is made after the balance of the tour fee has been paid, but more than 15 days before the tour, then a 60% refund will be given. • Cancellations less than 15 days before the tour will recieve a 40% refund.

Other Conditions

The full terms and conditions for this tour can be read on the Green Olive Tours Website. Registration for this tour is subject to these terms and conditions which can be read at www.greenolivetours.com - On the footer at the bottom of the webpage is a link to the terms and conditions.

Safety and Security

The staff at Green Olive Tours monitors the situation on the ground on a daily basis. If there are any events that cause concern then the itinerary may be modified. However this has happened only twice in the past 5 years. Palestinians and Israelis are very welcoming of foreign visitors. For more information visit our website at www.greenolivetours.com then Click the ‘safety issues’ link in the ‘About’ menu

Private Tours for groups of 11 or more can start almost any date and receive a discount. Contact us for details: [email protected]

4 Days/4 nights Introduction to Palestine - Reservation Form

The most efficient way to make a reservation is online at www.greenolivetours.com. Click on ‘Multi-day Tours’ on the top menu, and pull the menu down to ‘3 Days Jerusalem & West Bank’. However if you are shy about using the internet, we have provided this form. Please print clearly.

Start date of tour - Mondays only:

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Number of people: __________ (Include the additional names, if any, in the comments area below) Name (same as on passport): First: _____________________ Last: ____________________________ Address (No PO Box): Street: _________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ City: ___________________________________ State/Province/Region: _____________________ Country: _____________________________________ Zip/Postal Code: ____________________ Home Phone (with country code): _________________________________________________________________ Mobile Phone (with country code): _____________________________________________________ Email Address: ___________________________________________________________________ Do you want additional nights with your host family? ❒ No ❒ Yes How many nights? ________ Additional nights cost $45 per person per night, including breakfast and dinner

Additional nights from: Day_____ Month _____ To: Day_____ Month _____ Pickup in Jerusalem (we will email you a tour package with the details of exactly where to meet) ❒ I/we will be at the designated pick up point at Jerusalem’s Old City at 9.30am on the start date. ❒ Private transport needed from another location1 ❒ Private transport needed from the airport1 ❒ Private transport needed at the end of the tour1 Write the details of private transport in the comments area below.

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