Israel Three Day Bike Tour

Day 1: Bike Jerusalem
Our tour will start with a bike ride through some of the various neighborhoods Jerusalem has to offer. We will pass the Prime Ministers home, Valley of the cross, Israeli Parliament and Supreme Court and then head through the market to Jaffa Gate for lunch. From here we will continue our ride through Mt Zion, Mamila, Mishkenot Shananim and several landmarks in the Israeli Capitol. We will return to your hotel in the early afternoon with enough time to freshen up before dinner. The evening will be free for you to explore downtown Jerusalem and dine in one of the fantastic local restaurants.  

Meals: Lunch & Dinner
Cycling Distance:  20 km

Day 2: Judean Hills
The hills surrounding Jerusalem hold some of the best cycling routes in Israel, and we will probably see dozens of other cyclists as we head on our way. We will start riding from Bar Giora and head downhill towards Beit Shemesh. We will ride through the Adolam Park, where we will get a glimpse of the famous caves where Bar Kochva and his supporters hid from the Romans in the year 135 AD.  From here we will ride to the Ella Valley, the Biblical sight of David and Goliaths battle, and continue to Lunch and a taste of wine from Israel’s leading wine region.  After Lunch we will continue for a short while to see the ruins of Beit Guvrin , and then take the van to Tel Aviv for the night.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Cycling Distance:  40 km 
 
Day 3: Bike Tel Aviv 
We will devote this day for a tour of Tel Aviv- Israel’s cosmopolitan-Mediterranean city. Our unique route will take us through historic and human landmarks throughout the whole city including the Tel Aviv Port, the Yarkon River, the White City and Neve Tzedek. We will also stop for lunch and a break in the newly reopened Jaffa Train Station, before we bike to the Old City of Jaffa. In Jaffa we will see the ancient port, the Church of St. Peter, and the artist Colony built within the walls.  After a ride along the beachfront we will return to our hotel and rest before dinner, there is an optional 20 Km extension along the beachfront to the Apolonia National park in the nearby town of Hertzelia. Those who wish to ride a little further will enjoy the stunning view from this 1000 year old crusader castle. We will mark the end of our tour with a farewell dinner in a great local restaurant and celebrate!

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Cycling Distance:  20-40 km