In-depth study tour with Experience Travel Tours

Take advantage of this unique opportunity to learn about the realities of life today in the Occupied Palestinian Territories and Israel. Receive analysis from courageous Palestinians and Israelis who recognize the dignity of every human being and seek the end of the Occupation with a just and sustainable peace for people on both sides of the divide.

During our journey you will

• compare life on both sides of the divide
• meet key leaders and specialists from a variety of recognized organisations and institutions who have dedicated their lives to help shape a better world
• learn about health care offered to Palestinians
• have exposure to a wide range of issues and interests from refugees and displacement to culture and heritage
• hear stories from the local people and be challenged and inspired
• stay in Bethlehem and East Jerusalem hotels and travel to the surrounding locality as well as to Hebron, Ramallah, Lod, Jaffa, Tel Aviv, the Jordan Valley and more
• have encounters which may change your life

The humanitarian element to the tour will enable donations to be given to the organisations visited.

“It was a tough and at times harrowing journey, but there was not one moment which was not both enriching and rewarding.” Ms B Barnard, Hove, Sussex – May 2011

“The most impressive aspect is the access to so many important and relevant groups in just one week. You just couldn’t do it on your own.” Prof G Ogden, Dundee – Nov 2010           

Cost per person for eleven days, ten nights, full tour programme inclusive of accommodation at good three star hotels, half board (bed, breakfast and evening meal), sharing a twin-bedded room with ensuite facilities, tour guides and tips is £820.   Not included: flights, lunches, insurance, supplement for single room £185.

For more information call 00 44 (0)1367 244 636 or email.

Established in 1999, Experience Travel Tours specialises in issue-based tours taking you to places you would not otherwise see, helping you understand the nature of the Occupation and what must be done to achieve a just peace in Palestine and Israel. Tours are provided each spring and autumn.

Experience Travel Tours, Stablehayes, Five Oaks Road, Horsham RH13 0SX, England