The authors have twenty years experience of Middle East exploration. Their guide to Walks in Palestine, including the newly created Nativity Trail, is a Bethlehem 2000 project to introduce walkers to this ancient land and its people. The routes take the walker through all aspects of Palestinian life - urban, rural, mountain and desert. On the ten day 'pilgrimage' of the Nativity Trail, you can stay with villagers and in monasteries and Bedouin camps before reaching Bethlehem, where Christ was born. Other walks visit ancient monasteries and Islamic shrines in the emptiness of the Judean Desert, prehistoric caves dating back a million years, and biblical sites such as Jerusalem's Via Dolorosa and Mount of Olives. Maps and descriptions cover thirty-five routes from one hour to ten days' duration, with biblical references and information on the environment, politics, history, how to get there, where and when to go and all other relevant details. You will not only have some great days on the hills and in Palestine's ancient cities but also gain a unique insight into the lives of Palestinians in today's Holy Land. Everywhere, you will experience the warmth of their welcome.
Don't miss the opportunity!
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Höhe: 172 mm
Breite: 116 mm
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978-1-85284-337-3 (9781852843373)
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Di Taylor and Tony Howard have explored many parts of the Middle East over 40 years and written leading guides on walking and climbing in Jordan.
Contents Environmental and cultural awareness Cultural heritage Cultural centres in Bethlehem Permanent exhibitions in Palestine Cultural tips for traveller Community tourism The environment - a plea Environmental tips for the traveller The Palestinian Wildlife Society The land and wildlife of Palestine About Palestine The Palestinian Archaeological periods in Palestine Palestinian dress The villages of Palestine Politics and religion The terrain On the move Where to go When to go Travel tips Money matters Airports Visas Transport in Jordan Transport in Palestine Accommodation Visiting and Walking information Time Holidays and holy days Communication breakdown Food and drink Clothing and equipment Taking a guide Maps Be prepared! Ambulance and police Other outdoor activities Rock climbing Caving Route descriptions Grading of walks and treks Grading of rock scrambles Grading of caves THE NATIVITY TRAIL R1 Introduction R2 Day 1 morning. The ascent of Mount Tabor R3 Day 1 afternoon. Jezreel to Faqu'a R4 Day 1 alternative, Nazareth to Mount Tabor R5 Day 1 alternative, Mount Tabor to Taibeh and Faqu'a R6 Day 2 Faqu'a to Zababdeh R7 Day 3 Zababdeh to Agrabanieh R8 Day 4 Agrabanieh to Yanun R9 Day 5 Yanun to Duma R10 Day 6 Duma to Ain Auja R11 Day 7 Auja to Jericho R12 Day 8 Jericho to Nebi Musa R13 Day 9 Nebi Musa to Mar Saba R14 Day 10 Mar Saba to Bethlehem Other Routes R15 Mount Tabor Circuit R16 Exploring Nablus R17 Wadi Zerqa and Wadi Natuf R18 The Shuqba Cave R19 The Abud Cave R20 Jerusalem Ramparts and Old City Walk R21 The Palm Sunday Walk R22 Exploring Lifta R23 Wadi Qelt R24 Upper Wadi Qelt R25 Lower Wadi Qelt R26 Ain Qelt to St George's Monastery R27 Jericho to St George's Monastery R28 Nebi Musa to Jerusalem R29 Nebi Musa to Mar Saba round-trip R30 Bethlehem to Mar Saba R31 Exploring Bethlehem R32 Wadi Artas walk R34 Herodion to Khureitun Cave R35 The Hanging Cave of Chariton APPENDICES Graded list of routes Some useful Arabic / English words Glossary
