Day 1: Nablus to Awarta:  Early morning, depart from your hotel in Jerusalem and head to Nablus. Tour the ancient city on foot, visiting the olive oil soap factory, and trying Nablus’ delicious ‘kanafeh’. Walk to Tel Balata, site of the Bronze Age city of Shechem, where Abraham arrived in the Land of Canaan, then on to explore the Greek Orthodox Church, which houses ancient Jacob’s well. 

In the afternoon, transfer to Huwara, on the outskirts of Nablus, then continue walking to 3 Awarta. The village is 8 kms southeast of Nablus, and has been inhabited since Biblical times. Between the 4th and 12th centuries, the town was an important Samaritan center, being the location of one of their main synagogues. Traditional Palestinian dinner will served, and overnight at a local home.

TOTAL WALKING TIME: 3 hours

DISTANCE: 10.2 kms

CHALLENGE: Easy

OVERNIGHT: Local host families

Day 2:  Awarta to Duma Leave Awarta in the morning for a full day’s walk to Duma, visiting Jabal Awurma and the villages of Aqraba. This village is mentioned in the Bible as ‘Akrabbim’. Aqraba in Arabic means “”scorpion”. According to local tradition, the mosque which was built of ancient stones in the village center was originally a Byzantine-era church. Greek inscriptions and a cross are still visible. Walk through Majdal and Bani Fadil along the way. In the evening, rest and enjoy a meal with our host family.

TOTAL WALKING TIME: 5 – 7 hours

DISTANCE: 18.6 km

CHALLENGE: Moderate – Difficult

OVERNIGHT: Local host families

Day 3: Duma to Kufr Malek: Walk from Duma to Kufr Malek passing through the village of Mughayyar and alongside the deep, rocky wadi to the natural springs and archaeological site of Ain Samia. Finally, a steep final ascent to Kufr Malek. Local food and evening conversation with the welcoming families of Kufr Malek, and a chance to meet members of the local women’s union.

TOTAL WALKING TIME: 5 – 7 hours

DISTANCE: 14.9 kms

CHALLENGE: Moderate – Difficult

OVERNIGHT: Local host families

Day 4: Kufr Malek to Taybeh : Walk from Kufr Malek along the edge of the high plateau with spectacular views of the Great Rift Valley, to the historic village of Taybeh, a mainly Christian village. Tour 4 Palestine’s only brewery. Visit the ruins of the 4th century ancient church of St. George. Late afternoon transfer back to Jerusalem or Bethlehem.

TOTAL WALKING TIME: 5 – 7 hours

DISTANCE: 14.4 kms

CHALLENGE: Moderate – Difficult