First, we will visit Latrun. In biblical times, it was the city of Emmaus, where, according to tradition, Jesus Christ broke bread. We will also visit the famous Latrun winery.
The next stop is the city of Lod. We will explore its old part, see the preserved ancient bridge, an arched house, a medieval street, and the Church of St. George.
Afterwards, we will proceed to the city of Ramla. We will visit a mosque, the old city, and the market. We will also visit the arched pool where you can take a boat ride. Towards the end of the tour, you will learn about the War of Independence, the battles for Lod and Ramla, and the tragic events that occurred during the 1972 Olympics.
Important
Thematic tour on August, 27!
Departure days
Departure days depend on your departure city
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Conditions for order cancellation:
If a tourist cancels an excursion in less than 2 days - a penalty of 100%, if rescheduled - 50% , if travel insurance has not been purchased.
Important:
- Tourists should arrive at the boarding location 10 minutes before the departure time indicated above.
- Excursion applications for children under 5 years old are not accepted.
- Those who are late and do not go on the excursion will not receive a refund.
- The company is not responsible for lost items.
- Responsibility for having an individual insurance policy falls on the tourist.
- Tourists may wait up to 30 minutes for the bus.
- Minor changes to the route are possible.
- The company reserves the right to change the departure time for the excursion, which is communicated to the tourist the day before.
There is no indication of seats on the bus. Boarding and disembarking is carried out only at designated places.
Physical activity level: 3/5
We recommend:bring drinking water, a hat, sunglasses, and comfortable shoes with you on the excursion.
Meals are not included in the cost of trips and are paid for independently on the spot.
Attractions
This monastery was founded over 100 years ago by Trappist monks. One of their beliefs is that the name of God cannot be pronounced in the sua. The monks currently residing in the monastery spend their days mainly on physical work done in silence. There are special rooms in the monastery where they can talk, but the monks themselves try to do this as little as possible. At Latrunsky Monastery ptoduced the world-famous production: wine and olive oil and it can be bought in a nearby store.
The temple in honor of the famous Roman warrior canonized by saints is located in the ancient part of the city of Lod - Gan-Shalom - on Golomb Street. Here he was born. St. George died at the beginning of the 4th century, during the reign of Emperor Diocletian, in Nicomedia. And after death he returned to his homeland - the followers of Christ's faith transferred his relics to Lod.
In the crypt named after St. George, there is a tomb, in which at one time his relics were placed, as well as a particle of the relics themselves and a chain that the warrior was chained to.
The Greek Patriarchate of the Jerusalem Orthodox Church administers the temple.
The Arched Pool in Ramla
This is the only remaining memory that Israel has of the grand structures from the Abbasid era. At least, archaeologists haven't found anything else yet. The Arched Pool was built in Ramla towards the end of the 8th century as an underground water reservoir. This architectural monument is considered one of the earliest examples of the use of pointed arches.
Tourists who visit Ramla always make sure to stop by the pool. The city is primarily known for this feature. There is plenty to see. The structure has been well restored, and visitors can even take a boat ride on the reservoir itself.
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