Crown - General (10)
The following conditions apply to all tours, unless stated otherwise, at the end of that particular itinerary.
Hotels: Accommodation in double, twin, triple or quarto rooms with bath and shower. Single rooms are available with single supplement.
Meals: all programs are based on Half Board (Breakfast & Dinner). Lunches can be arranged upon request.
Transport: All transportation will be by air-conditioned and heated coaches. All programs Include meet, assist and transfer upon arrival and departure from and to point of entry.
Sightseeing: All tours are based on the itinerary. Any special tour can be arranged upon request. A well-trained licensed guide of your choice of language will accompany the tour from arrival until departure.
Not included: Air transportation, port taxes, passport and visa fees, personal expenses and tips ( for guides, drivers, restaurant's and Hotel's staff.
Cancellation: All cancellations for groups and individuals should reach our office at lease 45 days prior to the scheduled arrival. Otherwise a cancellation fees will be liable.
Payment: Full payment has to be made 15 days prior to the group arrival date. Payment must be effected by certified checks, bank checks or bank transfer in US Dollar or Euro.
Reservation and confirmation: To enable us handling your requirements efficiently, complete details are necessary, such as complete flight schedule, name of hotel preferred, number of passengers and name list whenever available. Normally, confirmation, suggestions and tour planning are faxed within 72 hours after receipt of you request.
Quotations: All rates are quoted in US Dollars.
Inquiries: All inquiries and orders for services should be addressed to:
Crown Tours & Travel Co. Ltd.
Bethlehem, Manger Street
P.O. Box: 11221 Jerusalem 91111
Tel: 00972- 2-2740911/2
Fax:00972- 2-2740910
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| New Year | 1st January | ||
| Labor Day | 1st May | ||
Islamic holidays based on Hijri/Lunar calendar |
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| Eid Al-Fiter | 3 days marking end of Ramadan (fasting month) | ||
| Eid Al-Adha | 3 days at the end of Hajj | ||
| Islamic New Year | 1st of Moharram | ||
| Prophet Mohammad (pbuh) Birthday | 12th Rabe'a El-Awwal | ||
| Al-Isra' Wal Mi'raj | 27th Rajab | ||
Christian holidays |
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| Orthodox Christmas | 7th Jan | ||
| Armenian Christmas | 19th Jan | ||
| Good Friday | 1 Day | ||
| Easter Sunday | 1 Day | ||
| Orthodox & Armenian Good Friday | 1 Day | ||
| Orthodox & Armenian Easter Sunday | 1 Day | ||
| Western Christmas | 25th Dec | ||
Jewish holidays |
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| Pesach | 1st to 8th Apr | ||
| Yum Kipur | 20th Sep | ||
| Succoi | 25th Sep to 3rd Oct | ||
Jerusalem Weather
Tel Aviv and Yafo Weather
Formalities: If you are traveling from the United States or Europe, visa is not required, only a valid passport (for at least six months) is required for entry. Visitors can stay in the country for three months.
Currency: Israeli Shekel and US Dollar are accepted in Palestine and Israel while Jordanian Dinner is accepted only in Palestine and Euros too. There are licensed money changing offices throughout the country. Money can be also changed at all banks. Most of the Tourist places accept major international credit cards.
Time Differences: Local time is Greenwich Mean Time + 2 hours in winter and Greenwich Mean Time + 3 hours in summer. There is a seven-hour time difference between New York and local time, a two-hour time difference between London and local time and a one-hour time difference between Paris and local time.
Language: Arabic is the official language in Palestine. Hebrew is the official language in Israel. English is widely spoken, while Italian, French and German are spoken to a lesser extend.
Climate: Since the country is located in the Mediterranean it has a temperate sea climate. There are four seasons. Winter is cold and rainy where average temperatures range from 9-18 C. Summer is usually hot and dry where the average temperatures range from 26-32 C. Autumn is pleasant and spring is beautiful. Tourists and pilgrims are required to wear modest dress when visiting holy sites.
Transportation: You can hire a car, with or without a driver, through us in advance or through your hotel. An international driver's license is required. Taxis are both comfortable and widely available. In some areas Taxis do not operate on meters. It is advised to agree on the price before setting off. Shared taxis are also widely used.
Electricity: In the Holy Land a 220-volt system is used.
Telephone: International calls can be made from domestic telephones, including public pay phones available in all tourist areas. Telephone and fax facilities are available at most hotels and Internet Access Point. To call abroad directly, first dial the international access code 00, and then the country code.
Assistance upon arrival: Our local guide will meet you upon arrival and assist you with the formalities at the point of entry. There are many points of entry and exit that can be combined depending on the tour. These points of entry and exit are:
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- Ben Gurion Airport
- Taba Boarder (for overland arrivals from and departure to Sinai and Egypt)
- Allenby Bridge and Sheikh Hussein Boarder (crossing points from and to Jordan)
- Haifa Port (some Mediterranean Cruise vessels and regularly ferry services are at your disposal)
- Eilat and Ovdah Airport (for some chartered flight arrivals)
- Araba Boarder (for overland arrivals or departure from or to Eilat in Israel and Aqaba in Jordan)
Accommodation: Crown Tours & Travel Co. Ltd. can arrange a variety of conveniently located places to stay, including hotels with different categories; five stars to two stars, hospices, home-stay and Bedouin Villages.
Shopping: Shopping in the Holy Land is an enjoyable experience, with customers and merchants often haggling over prices. The county's main streets and old markets are filled with shops where you can buy olive wood, mother of pearl, jewelry, diamond, ceramics and pottery and glass items as well as Palestinian embroidery and woven rugs. The most exiting shopping centers are in Bethlehem.
Masses: Our Company can arrange for group's masses upon their request in the main churches all over the country.
Folklore: we arrenge a night show Israeli or Palestinian Folklore for groups, for 1 anf half hour, if they request it .
The HolyLand history is rich in many cultures and folklore; It certainly needs more than a standard tour time to able to explore all the magic of the HolyLand, you must see it first, feel the atmosphere around you, and examine its ruins of what it had witnessed along the centuries. God with his Holy Mighty chose this land for what it had been through, for all those cultures, nations, and battles that took place on its ground. He then spread peace from its very heart by sending his beloved son Jesus Christ to bless this country and its nation.
The Holyland Palestine (the land of Canaan) with its prestigious location as the cross road between Asia and Africa, this made its and important market place for centuries, and made every conqueror wishes to capture it under his flag. God gave its people the patience and faith which helped restore its features and identity all that time .
Welcome to my country, welcome to the Holy land
Jerusalem
Jerusalem, with its historical past and present, is the most beautiful city in the world, needs a long time to be able to observe what the city had witnessed through the centuries. It has been ruled over hundreds of years by hundreds of nations and governments. Form there it is gifted with its historical ruins and antiquity. It is the heart of Christianity where Jesus was crucified and buried. It is also a Holy Place for the Muslims and the Jews. In Jerusalem there are so many to observe, such as: The holy sepulcher, Mount of Olives, Bethany, Mary’s Tomb, The Dome of the rock, Al Aqsa Mosque, the City Wall with it eight gates, the Wailing Wall, the Pool of Solomon, the Kedron Valley, Sister of Zion, The Tomb of Christ, Ein karem…..etc.
Bethlehem
The city of peace and faith, is the birth place of Christianity, where you can observe the Church of Nativity, the Milk Grotto, the House of King David family, the star of Bethlehem, the Shepherds field where the angles appeared to the shepherds and told them about savior birth in Bethlehem, Theodosios Monastrey Mar Saba Monastery, The Herodion, salomon Pools(Ertas), and The Virgin Well (AL-Seeda). It is Famous for its hand carved olive wood and mother of pearls, The Wine Factory museums, and Folklore.
Nazareth
It is the city where Jesus lived grew up to preach the world of Christianity. There you can find the Church of Annunciation, Mary’s well, Kana where Jesus performed his first miracle, and St. Gabriella Church.
Tiberias
I the Sea of Galilee, you can see the Church of St. Peter, Tabgha, caper Naum, Mt. Tabor, and Mt. of Betides, and Nimrod Castle .
Also, you can enjoy the Hot Springs, the boat ride and kibbutz visit.
Jaffa
It is the Gate Way to Jerusalem, and the art center of history which began three thousand six hundred years ago There you can observe the old part, the old light house, home of Simon the tanner, and clock square.
Red Sea – Eilat
Since ancient times, the Red Sea had been a major route linking Asia and the Far East, Africa and the west. The Red Sea Main feature is Mount of Moses. In the Red Sea there are over than 1000 unidentified species of tropical fish. Deep sea divers, surfing, and under water observatory are Red Sea main attractive activities.
Nablus
It is part of the Cana’an Lands, surrounded by mountains Gerizim & Ebal. In Nablus you can visit the old Souk (Al Casbah), Tel Balata, Roman Excavations, and Jacob’s Well (where Jesus asked the Samaritan woman for water).
It is the only Palestinian city where Samaritan Jews lived together with the Palestinians in peace, and Sabastia.
Hebron
The “ Town of the friend of Allah “ is one the oldest cities in Palestine. The main attraction is the Cave of Mackpelah above which Haram Al-khaleel was built by Herod the great. Also, you can see mamre, where our Father Abraham built an alter for the Lord and the old Oak Tree, where Abraham built a tent when he came from Haran.
Hebron is famous for its grapes, fruits, pottery and glass work.
Caesarea
It was the Capital of Palestine for six hundred years it is the most city in Palestine for its splendid places, public Buildings, market place, its magnificent temple, and theater.
”Horod the Great gave the city it name”.
Meggiddo
It has experienced a long history of all nations, Egyptians, Kana`s, Philistines, Syrians, Greek, Romans, Persians, British and Israelis.
At Meggido you can observe the water Tunnel, the Walls the House of Foundation, and Gates of different Persian Ivory.
Haifa
The most beautiful bay of the Mediterranean coast, it was occupied in terns by the Crusaders, the Truks, and the British. Mount Karmel is one of Haifa`s main features, being the place where prophet Elijah challenged the priest of ball.
Also the cave of Prophets which is still there.
Akko
It was the most important sea port of Palestine, the history of the land is too old there with so much to observe.
It was rebuilt by Salah Eddin. One of Akko`s most famous historical places is Akko Wall, Khan Columns, the Tomb of Prophet Baha`aieen, Al-Gazzar Mosque, Crypt of St. John, the Bazzar, and the museum.
Jericho
Jericho lies on the Jordan valley; it is the lowest part on earth, and the oldest city in the world. Jericho is famous for its sweet fruits, bananas, palm trees, water springs, and the ruins of old Jericho (Tel Essultan).
Jesus stopped in Jericho many times.
Jericho’s main features are the Mount of Temptation, the Syconar Tree of Zachary, the River Jordan where Jesus was baptized by St. John, Hisham’s Palace, and the Monastery of St. George (Wadi Kelt).
Qumran
It is the place where they found the Dead Sea Scrolls (The Old Testament).
The Dead Sea
It is the lowest point on Earth, 1300 ft. below sea level;
it is rich in salt and m inerals which cures many diseases.
Massada
The massive rocky city of Mezada, was the impregnable
refuge for King Herod the Great Places to visit in Massada are the Mosaic, and the Northern Palace.
Mount Sinai
St. Catherine Monastery, 1500 years old, is known for its beautiful houses and the most unique and precious collection of early icons. It is located between Eilat boarder and Egyptian desert (Sinai).
Tel El-Farah
The most scenic drives on the west bank road from Nablus to Jiftilink in the Jordan valley.It is located in the beautiful Wadi Farah, which Ibrahim entered the land of Cana’an and came to Balata.
Jenin
It is the Gate way to Nazareth from the North. There you can observe the Great Mosque , Dair Al-Hawa, and Burkeen Church which was built in the Fourth Century.
Gaza
Gaza is mentioned 38 times in the Bible. There you can observe the Byzantine Tombs,the Roman Excavations, the Mosaics, the Old Harber (Myomi) which was built in 306-337 AC. and was called the Costendinia, and Tel Alsanam.
The HOLY LAND is a fascinating country forming a unique backdrop to people of different personalities and religious backgrounds. This is a land at crossroads of history where profound beliefs, aspirations and ideas have been realized.
It is junction on the eastern shore of the Mediterranean, joining the three continents of the ancient world. It is the heart of the global network of land, air and sea routes.
This is the land where the ruins of the world's most ancient civilizations, the land of the prophets and of Jesus Christ who with their laws produced the three monotheistic faiths, Judaism, Christianity and Islam.
In order to appreciate the HOLY LAND, one must see the land, tour the religious and historical sites and meet its people and know their culture.
Looking forward to please you while touring our lovely country
A visit to the HOLY LAND; Palestine and Israel, is an experience of a lifetime, where you will see the countless religious, historical and archeological sites, the ancient market places and the numerous historic villages set in the backdrop of a beautiful landscape. In the Holy Land you will experience the most palpable facet of its culture and where you will feel the warmth and hospitality of the people.
The organization and execution of this visit requires precision, reliability, punctuality, quality services and good prices. You can find these qualities when you deal with Crown Tours & Travel Co. Ltd.
Our Company, which is located in the Manger Street in Bethlehem, 2 minutes driving form the Church of the Nativity, the birthplace of Jesus Christ is one of the leading tourist companies in the Palestinian areas. We have long experience of more than 20 years in Incoming Tourism to the Holy Land; Palestine and Israel and to the region; Jordan and Egypt for Culture-, Religious- and Holiday-oriented groups of different ages and from different countries in Europe and America.
Our professional and long experienced staff speak English, German, Spanish and Portuguese etc.. They provide their services in your own language.
Our greatest assets are our connections in the HOLY LAND as far as tourism and churches are concerned. We are very proud of the hotels, restaurants, guides and tourist bus drivers that we deal with
