The Shephela (Judean Foothills) - Tour 13.

The Shephela (Judean Foothills) - Tour 13.

Off the beaten track. This tour deals with Geographical landscapes, Architecture, Archaeology & a mixed Arab & Jewish city.

Itinerary
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Stop At: Neve Ilan, Neve Ilan, Jerusalem District

Newe Ilan: A settelement located at the edge of the Judean mountains which afford an amazing view of the Judean foothills below. Founded in 1954 by French immigrants who were former members of the French underground fighting the Nazis.


Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Mini Israel, Khativat 7 Junction Ayalon Valley, Latrun 9976200 Israel

Mini Israel : A collection of models built to a scale of 1:25 that feature the most famous buildings in Israel.
(Entrance fee: 69 shekels per person).


Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Tel Gezer, Gezer 9978600 Israel

Tel Gezer: A Tel located on one of the main routes from the Judean hills to the Judean mountains. Because of its strategic position, it was the scene of many ancient & modern day battles.
Kibbutz Gezer situated in the valley below lost 28 defenders in the 1948 War of Independence.


Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Ramla, Ramla, Central District

Ramla : Houses a number of resturants, many of which are located within the famous market.The city was founded in 717 by Abd el Malik & is the only city in what was then Palestine to be founded by the Arabs.Today it is a mixed Jewish & Arab city.

Duration: 2 hours