Israel, Palestine · Religious & Spiritual

5-Hour Samaritan Heritage Tour in Nablus with Traditional Meal

5 Hours Round trip from Nablus Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore the sacred mountain of Gerizim (גרוזיה), home to the ancient Samaritan community
02 Visit the Samaritan Museum, synagogue, and archaeological ruins
03 See how tahini is made at a local factory
04 Meet local Samaritans and learn about their history and culture
05 Taste traditional Samaritan food, hummus, and a glass of Samaritan Araq

Step onto the holy soil of the sacred mountain of Gerizim (גרוזיה) and explore the ancient Samaritan community. Their story stretches back more than 3,000 years, from a population of more than a million to fewer than 130 in 1930, with fewer than 800 Samaritans now living in the Holy Land. Visit the Samaritan Museum, synagogue, ruins, and a tahini factory, then sample traditional Samaritan food and hummus while learning about their history and culture.

Step onto the holy soil of the sacred mountain of Gerizim (גרוזיה) and explore the ancient Samaritan community.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Nablus

Languages Arabic, Aramaic, English, Hebrew

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Mount Gerizim and Nablus Samaritan Heritage Tour

See the mountain and enjoy the chance to visit the Samaritan Museum, synagogue, ruins, and the tahini factory.
Try some good hummus and traditional Samaritan food, and of course, a glass of Samaritan Araq.
Meet the locals and learn about their history and culture.