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Re: Jesus Trail by bicycle

by yallah 27 May 2012

It is possible to do the Jesus Trail by mountain bike with a few modifications. I would recommend getting the guidebook ( [Hiking the…
Re: Israel visit - HELP!

by mbgg 24 May 2012

My first advice is to extend your trip beyond 5 days !! Many (if not most) package tours to Israel are not religious in nature but visit…
My Israel/Jordan itinerary!

by ndenis 21 May 2012

So, I'm leaving on thursday May 24th for about 10 days. Any comments/suggestions are welcome! Fly in to tel aviv friday afternoon, spend…
RE: Advice Needed for Israel Travel in the Golan Heights and Galilee Area

by kaplanr1959 17 May 2012

Lots to do both on the Golan and in the Upper / Eastern Galilee if you have a car. Any of the hikes are great, but they're 4-5 hour blocks…
RE: Israel Itinerary

by JessaDee 15 May 2012

I agree, Haifa is a wonderful city to live in, but unless you have a special affinity with the Baha'i, you might enjoy Acco better. Why…
RE: Travel solo to Jerusalem in FEB

by amirico 14 May 2012

I think February is a good time to go. Airfare is low, hotels are not packed, attractions are not crowded and the countryside is green…
RE: Advice Needed for Israel Travel in the Golan Heights and Galilee Area

by catw 12 May 2012

The crusader city of Akko (Saint Jean d'Acre is fascinating). I would encourage you to spend at least half a day and the night inside…
RE: Advice Needed for Israel Travel in the Golan Heights and Galilee Area

by DUDE057 12 May 2012

Mishushim is worth a visit, especially on a hot summer day, Nimrod Fortress will offer some fine views
RE: Israel Itinerary

by amirico 12 May 2012

It's hectic (but you know that...). Book your bus to Eilat in advance. I would spend the night on June 10th in Masada or in Ein Gedi…
RE: Advice Needed for Israel Travel in the Golan Heights and Galilee Area

by amirico 12 May 2012

Qatsrin to Acco is an hour's drive and you could spend 2-5 hours there. Acco-Haifa is 40 minutes and you could spend anywhere from 30…
RE: Advice Needed for Israel Travel in the Golan Heights and Galilee Area

by DUDE057 11 May 2012

The ancient village of Zippori is a great site to visit in the upper Galilee. There are some fantastic mosaics dating back to Roman times.…
Israel Itinerary

by jmdavis 11 May 2012

I would greatly appreciate anyone’s input on my planned itinerary. I know it's a whirlwind tour, but I only have 10 days, and not sure…
RE: Advice Needed for Israel Travel in the Golan Heights and Galilee Area

by Apfel 11 May 2012

In Akko you can see the Old City (http://www.akko.org.il/english/main/default.asp) with Hospitaller Fortress, Templars’ Tunnel, Museums,…
RE: Advice Needed for Israel Travel in the Golan Heights and Galilee Area

by DUDE057 11 May 2012

You can perhaps spend a morning walking around Akko and then off to Haifa. They are very close to eachother. The one place really worth…
Advice Needed for Israel Travel in the Golan Heights and Galilee Area

by travelbuggd 11 May 2012

We are staying at a friends in the Qatzrin (Katzrin) area for about five nights. We want to see as much as the area as possible, including…
RE: Jordan - Lebanon - Israel Travel Advice Needed

by amirico 10 May 2012

You can't cross from Lebanon into Israel (or vice versa). If Lebanese authorities learn that you have been in Israel or plan to go there…
Comment on my packing list?

by anyonecanfly 08 May 2012

Hello, In the summer I'm about to go off on my first big trip alone: two months to Israel and Palestine. I'll be WWOOFing in the Galilee…
RE: Lag B'Omer in the Galilee

by yarden 07 May 2012

Definitely get there early - a day or two in advance. I was in the area once and at some point they closed access roads and stopped people…
RE: some help needed figuring out how to plan my two weeks of holiday

by davetheguide 01 May 2012

With 13 nights, consider 4 bases for your touring in Israel and in the following order. Start in Tel Aviv and end in Jerusalem, saving…
RE: 6 night itinerary?

by mbgg 01 May 2012

That's right: go to Jerusalem from the airport. The Dead Sea is an easy 1 day trip from Jerusalem. Then go to Tel-Aviv and the Galilee.…
RE: 6 night itinerary?

by rkthd 01 May 2012

Thank you, mbgg. Re: your suggested: 2-3 days Jerusalem 1-2 days Tel-Aviv 1 day Dead Sea 1-2 days Akko and Galilee Whi…
RE: Hiring a car Jordan / Israel

by Shuffaluff 01 May 2012

Welcome to Thorn Tree. You don't say where in Jordan and Israel you want to go. But in any event, rental cars cannot be taken across…
RE: Lag B'Omer in the Galilee

by mbgg 30 April 2012

Amirico: I think that you are missing the point ...... ;-) Anyway, my original comment was based on the logistics, overcrowding, huckster…
RE: Lag B'Omer in the Galilee

by amirico 30 April 2012

mbgg, No need to apologize. Although I haven't joined Neturei Karta just yet, I don't share your views on this. Do you mean "pagan" as…
Re: Lag B'Omer in the Galilee

by ShiraSal 30 April 2012

I agree with mgbb, I thought of it as a not very nice experience when I went there, but I'm also a woman, and for men it might be better…