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Tour of Ein Kerem – a European village in the Jerusalem hills

Stories, legends, churches and monasteries

A feeling of being abroad with a return to time

The technical details

Tour times

Every day at 9:30.

Tour duration: approximately two and a half hours.

cost

100 NIS per person - for a tour of 10 people or more.
120 NIS per person - for a tour of under 10 people.

Meeting point

Mary's Spring

Tour of Ein Kerem – a European mountain in the Jerusalem Mountains

A magical tour of Ein Kerem - the ancient village holds stories, legends, churches and monasteries that give a feeling of going back in time and abroad.

Tour structure:

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◀ We will hear the story of Mary's apparition to Alphonsus, the monk who founded an orphanage and monastery.

◀ In the monastery's pastoral garden you can learn a little about Catholic nuns.

A meeting with Ruth Havilio, a famous painter who draws her inspiration from a vineyard, in a studio in an ancient courtyard in her authentic home, and explanations about the works.

Dessert in the courtyard of the jam artist, Shoshana Karvasi, where you can taste the wonderful jams she makes herself and hear her story.

Guide details:

Tzachi Raviob

Guide Tzachi Raviob

"Through my tours, you will be able to connect not only with the physical place, but also with the people and stories that made it what it is today. I believe that when you are exposed to places through the eyes of the locals, the experience takes on a new and deeper dimension."

◀ Tour guide for 8 years guiding city tours in Tel Aviv, Jaffa, Jerusalem and Ramla.

▶ Degree in Land of Israel Studies from Bar Ilan University.

◀ Specializing in tours of religions and cultures, with an emphasis on Christianity.

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