Bike Palestine: Palestine Cycle Tours
The Siraj Centre in Bethlehem are running a series of cycle tours of Palestine. They start in the Northern city of Jenin and head South to Jerusalem through an olive bedecked landscape to Jericho, Bethlehem and the Jerusalem wilderness . The tours are suitable for people of all ages and riders will be accompanied by a support vehicle and guides.
Cyclists will be met by a Siraj representative at TLV Airport, and be taken to the Hadad Resort Hotel in Jenin, North of the West Bank, which will be their base for the first evening. As the tour progresses the cyclists will get a chance to witness the dramatic Palestinian landscape, dine not only in first class Palestinian restaurants- but also, on one evening, with local Palestinian families.
The political dimension of the journey is inescapable. The cyclists will pass the infamous 'Wall', visit one of many refugee camps and hear at first hand the experiences of those who have so long lived under Israeli occupation. What they will see and hear will clarify the hazy impressions given by the Western media.
The cultural, historical and religious aspects of Palestine will not be overlooked. The tour will visit the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem, the Mar Saba monastery, the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, the Souk in East Jerusalem, and Hisham's Palace.
They will dine in the tented restaurant on Shepherd's field, take a Turkish Bath in Nablus and pop into the beer factory in Taybeh.
The people of Palestine are kind and courteous- and their cuisine, a variation of the Mediterranean/Palestinian, is outstanding. The hotels and the guesthouse the travelers will stay in are first class. They will be accompanied by experienced guides and a support vehicle will always be on hand.
For a detailed description of the tour visit http://www.bikepalestine.com
The cost f the 7 day (6 night) tour is £1220 ($1900 US). This includes all meals and accommodation, support vehicles and guides, transportation to and from Ben Gurion Airport, bikes and light 'on-road' refreshments.
For more information call George Snow on +39 (Italy) 0575.690.060 or email george@bikepalestine.com
