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I took air tickets to Israel for May. A week. I will live with relatives in Ashkelon. I am going to Israel exclusively to accompany my grandfather, who is already over 80 and his dream is Orthodox shrines. We will take excursions in Ashkelon (already a proven company) and will not bother with independent trips.
Questions. What must be seen from Orthodox shrines? Secondly, what cities, places, parks, etc. are definitely worth attention, I personally want to choose places for myself, without being tied to Orthodoxy. Where it is worth going with an elderly but vigorous grandfather, and where it is better not to drag him.
I would like to "close" Israel for myself with this trip. Well, so that I don’t go back there and there is no feeling that I didn’t look at something important. I hope you understand me ;-) Thank you!
I took air tickets to Israel for May. A week. I will live with relatives in Ashkelon. I am going to Israel exclusively to accompany my grandfather, who is already over 80 and his dream is Orthodox shrines. We will take excursions in Ashkelon (already a proven company) and will not bother with independent trips.
Questions. What must be seen from Orthodox shrines? Secondly, what cities, places, parks, etc. are definitely worth attention, I personally want to choose places for myself, without being tied to Orthodoxy. Where it is worth going with an elderly but vigorous grandfather, and where it is better not to drag him.
I would like to "close" Israel for myself with this trip. Well, so that I don’t go back there and there is no feeling that I didn’t look at something important. I hope you understand me ;-) Thank you!
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"Closing" ISRAEL in a week is NOT REAL. Especially when living in a city located in the southern part of the country, almost on the border with the Gaza Strip...
For 6 full days I recommend visiting Jerusalem, Russian Jerusalem with Bethlehem and Christian places in Galilee.
On your own - Tel Aviv from Jaffa.
For 6 full days I recommend visiting Jerusalem, Russian Jerusalem with Bethlehem and Christian places in Galilee.
On your own - Tel Aviv from Jaffa.
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answered 11 years ago
Over 80 is already a lot, for this age you can limit yourself to visiting the Church of the Resurrection of Christ (the Holy Sepulcher) in Jerusalem and the Basilica of the Nativity in Bethlehem. You can also go to Nazareth.
Other shrines, especially monasteries in the Judean Desert, will be difficult for your grandfather to visit.
The Dead Sea is far away, it’s better to go there without a grandpa, it’s worth a trip for a day, there’s nothing more to do there.
Have a nice trip!
Other shrines, especially monasteries in the Judean Desert, will be difficult for your grandfather to visit.
The Dead Sea is far away, it’s better to go there without a grandpa, it’s worth a trip for a day, there’s nothing more to do there.
Have a nice trip!
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answered 11 years ago
Thank you, I will read everything, I will take into account everything. The only thing, for me, Israel is not the country where I would go if I chose, sorry, sorry, sorry. I'm taking my grandfather to his dream, but my dreams are not connected with Israel. Therefore, I want to meet the week, the most important places to see. Do national parks have standing caves, canyons, something natural, maybe not very touristy?
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answered 11 years ago
Here's what a friend recommends to me Masada Fortress. I would like to, especially since there is a cable car. And as in May for grandfather, will he survive?
I also liked the Mar Saba monastery, as I understand it, not the most popular place among tourists. Also recommends the abandoned cities of the Nabateans in the Negev desert, but there is one big "but" in the advice of a friend! She is a hardened traveler and diplomat, lived in Africa for 5 years, visited almost all countries in Central Africa, visited Syria not so long ago, in various priests of the world, and for her it's all simple. I can’t rate her advice - are these places really worth visiting? And most importantly, is it worth it?
I also liked the Mar Saba monastery, as I understand it, not the most popular place among tourists. Also recommends the abandoned cities of the Nabateans in the Negev desert, but there is one big "but" in the advice of a friend! She is a hardened traveler and diplomat, lived in Africa for 5 years, visited almost all countries in Central Africa, visited Syria not so long ago, in various priests of the world, and for her it's all simple. I can’t rate her advice - are these places really worth visiting? And most importantly, is it worth it?
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answered 11 years ago
Nazareth - yes, an interesting and powerful place, the place of the Annunciation. I also remembered: my grandfather would like it in the Gornensky Monastery, the road there is not difficult.
Here Massada is my dream. I have wanted to go there for a long time, but all three of my trips were not included in the program. I think you should definitely go there. This can be done on the way to the Dead Sea, this is a very legendary place for Jews. Yes, it is definitely worth visiting the Yad Vashem disaster museum, they say it leaves a very strong impression, like Auschwitz.
Here Massada is my dream. I have wanted to go there for a long time, but all three of my trips were not included in the program. I think you should definitely go there. This can be done on the way to the Dead Sea, this is a very legendary place for Jews. Yes, it is definitely worth visiting the Yad Vashem disaster museum, they say it leaves a very strong impression, like Auschwitz.
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answered 11 years ago
No, all these museums of death are not mine, I am very impressionable. I won't go for sure.
Also, Samaria is a city that seems to be nothing like that, is it Palestine? Standing-in plan to see architecture, without religious moments?
Also, Samaria is a city that seems to be nothing like that, is it Palestine? Standing-in plan to see architecture, without religious moments?
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answered 11 years ago
Well, yes, this is more for men))) Although Anetka-jan was in Auschwitz and did not regret it.
And Samaria is a whole region of Israel, there are ancient cities, there is something to see.
And Samaria is a whole region of Israel, there are ancient cities, there is something to see.
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answered 11 years ago
I read all the previous advice, I join. The Church of the Holy Sepulcher is EVERYTHING! and then - how it goes. Maybe Via de la Rosa. And then....you won't want to leave! Good luck ! With God !
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answered 11 years ago
Good evening!
Dear hatinka, let me give you a couple of tips.
1. Over 80 is too much for a group tour, it's a whole day on your feet and you have to move at the pace of the whole group. City tours (Jerusalem, Tel - Aviv) - physical activity and considerable. A hassle for you, guide and grandfather. But there is an alternative! Ask your relatives to drive you directly to the object as far as possible (Orthodox shrines noted sigur62) and there you can always put your ear to the Russian-speaking group.
2. Regarding you. I did not understand your priorities, just keep in mind that Massada is also one of the catastrophes of the Jewish people. Josephus Flavius describes in detail those tragic days. And many tourists are moved to tears when they hear about the events that have come to Massada.
3. There is an abundance of national parks and canyons in Israel .. I recommend Ein Avdat.
http://guide-israel.ru/attractions/13238-nacionalnye-parki/
Good luck and good luck to you in the Holy Land!
Dear hatinka, let me give you a couple of tips.
1. Over 80 is too much for a group tour, it's a whole day on your feet and you have to move at the pace of the whole group. City tours (Jerusalem, Tel - Aviv) - physical activity and considerable. A hassle for you, guide and grandfather. But there is an alternative! Ask your relatives to drive you directly to the object as far as possible (Orthodox shrines noted sigur62) and there you can always put your ear to the Russian-speaking group.
2. Regarding you. I did not understand your priorities, just keep in mind that Massada is also one of the catastrophes of the Jewish people. Josephus Flavius describes in detail those tragic days. And many tourists are moved to tears when they hear about the events that have come to Massada.
3. There is an abundance of national parks and canyons in Israel .. I recommend Ein Avdat.
http://guide-israel.ru/attractions/13238-nacionalnye-parki/
Good luck and good luck to you in the Holy Land!
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answered 11 years ago