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Full-Day Religious Tour Of Samaria
  • Tour Category

    Private Tour

  • Tour Types

    Religious, Archeology, History

  • Duration

    1 Day

  • Activity Level

    Medium

  • Language

    English

Description

Sign up for a unique one-day religious tour that takes you to the important site of biblical events - Samaria. Walk through the actual places where the significant biblical events took place and view the topography as described in the scriptures. Grab the opportunity of drinking water from the holy Jacob's well and ascend Mt. Gerizim to hear the fables of the Samaritans.

Highlights
  • Visit Sebastia - a Palestinian village with its ancient biblical and Roman ruins
  • Pay your respects at the famous Church of Jacob's Well
  • Ascend Mt. Gerizim and hear some exciting stories of the Samaritans
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    • Make your way through the plains of Dothan and pass through the town of Jenin (Ganim) and listen to the talk about Joseph, his family story and about how Jesus dealt with the relationship between Jews and Samaritans.
    • After that, stop at Sebastia (previously Samaria city), established by the Israelites as an alternative capital to Jerusalem. Walk through its rich historical ruins.
    • Continue to pass through Shechem (Nablus of today) located between the two biblical mountains: Ebal and Gerizim. 
    • Then stop at the Church of Jacob's Well to read and reflect on the Gospel. Grab a unique chance to drink of the same well that Jesus drank from and take some of its Holy water homes.
    • Climb up to Mt. Gerizim (Mt. of Blessing) and "take the oath to obey God's commandments", as the people of Israel did some 3300 years ago, as well as have a wonderful panoramic view walking to the Way of the Patriarchs. It will be a great opportunity to talk about the Samaritans and their religion and culture and see their sacrifice altar. 
    • There is an option to enter the Samaritan museum (not included and based on availability) to hear from the Rabbi in more detail.    

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What's Included
  • Guiding service
  • Transportation
What's Excluded
  • Food, drinks and purchases
  • Tickets for the Samaritan museum (in case available)
What to bring
  • Comforts shoes and modest clothing as we will visit Holy sites
  • Your passport as we will enter a Palestinian Authority Zone
Know before you go
  • Be ready for a cultural and spiritual journey.
Meeting Point

Nazareth, Israel

Cancellation Policy

For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -

Refund of 50% of the tour price.
Price Details
The group size and price
1 To 6USD 499 Per Group

This is a private tour

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USD 499 / group