There is also another special article addressing the special concerns of solo female travellers – at this link. Updated: January 2021- by Green Olive staff Safety and Security Currently only Israeli citizens or legal residents are permitted to fly into the country Israelis are now being vaccinated against CoVid-19 faster than any other country. It’s likely that […]
Fred SchlomkaIt was a clear day today as we drove up into the hills from Israel into the West Bank, driving along the fine four-lane highway that reaches from Tel Aviv into the heart of the Palestinian Territories where 25,000 Israelis live in a nice middle class surburban town called Ariel, the third largest settlement […]
Fred Schlomka I had a request today from a tourist who wanted to get off the regular tourist routes in Israel by himself so I made this suggestion: There’s a great Saturday market in the Arab village of Tira in the center of Israel, just west of the Green Line. The market is a mix […]
These tours in Jerusalem illuminate the relationships between the ancient and the modern layers of the city, the sacred and the profane, and the impact of the conquests and developments in the modern age. You’ll visit religious sites, and also learn about the cultural and political dynamics in the holy city. Expect to be moved, […]
We urge you to purchase cancellation insurance & supplemental medical coverage (which covers pre existing conditions). This is a smart way to safeguard against life’s surprises. Please note that most insurance policies require purchase within 14 days of your initial trip payment. We have made arrangements with SMS-Travel Insurance Center of Omaha, Nebraska. SMS […]
Each of the accommodations have been carefully selected to provide you with an environment that will enhance your understanding of Palestinian and Israeli culture. Green Olive Tours has built relationships with each of the homeowners, hostels, and guest house proprietors listed here. They have all become friends and we hope they will become your friends […]
A Palestinian Initiative – Summer 2008 endorsed by Green Olive Tours – Download document (pdf) Responsible and just forms of tourism offer communities opportunities to share their cultures, tell their stories, request solidarity and foster tolerance and greater understanding. This is the principle that has shaped this Code of Conduct which has been developed to […]
Private Tours Prices are for the published itineraries. Pick up at your hotel in Jerusalem. Pickups are available from other locations but may incur an additional fee Click here for Prices Prices may increase depending on the season and other factors. Fill out the form for guaranteed quotation. Lunch & entrance fees not included – […]
