Bethlehem is located in the West Bank, about 6 miles south of Jerusalem in the Judean Mountains. It's home to one of the largest Arab Christian communities, now about 40% of the population, but once around 85%. It's a small city of about 25,000, with tourism as the main industry. Besides being the ... Read More »
Israel
Foto Friday – Israel Tours
sites seen on some of our Israel tours ~ ... Read More »
Israel Tours: Caesarea Maritima
One highlight of many of our Israel tours is a stop at Caesarea Maritima, on the northern coast between Haifa and Tel Aviv. It's a picturesque and evocative place, with sprawling ruins lazing in the Mediterranean sun and sea air. Construction began around 25 BCE at the site of a ... Read More »
Israel Tours & Jordan Tours: Name That Site!
This site is a popular spot for rest and rejuvenation on many of our Israel tours and Jordan tours. At 1400 feet below sea level, the lowest land elevation on earth, this salt lake forms part of the border between Israel and Jordan and the West Bank and Jordan. Water flows into the lake from Lake ... Read More »
Israel Tours – Jaffa
Thoroughly modern Tel Aviv is at heart a pioneer city, progressive on many fronts, socially and culturally vital, with cutting-edge arts and food; a mecca for start-ups of all kinds and consistently ranked among the top cities in the world for high-tech innovation. As part of one of ... Read More »
Israel Tours – Name That Site
In the Old City of Jerusalem, a sacred route weaves past ten stations marking significant moments in the walk of Jesus to his crucifixion. At the end of the route the Holy Sepulchre Church holds the final four Stations of the Cross, including a tomb held by some traditions to be the actual ... Read More »
