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View of the Sea of Galilee at the end of the route

How Abraham Can Help You Hike logistics. While many of your questions might
The Jesus Trail be answered on the Jesustrail.com website,
As the official operator of The Jesus Trail, we wanted to bring up some insider tips that
Abraham is here to make sure your trek is might be helpful.
seamless and enjoyable. As part of your
package, Abraham will take care of your ● The best time of year: The best season to
accommodation, meals, and entrance fees hike The Jesus Trail is between September and
to sites. We’ll even send your equipment April. Summer months in Israel are typically far
and anything you need along to your too hot to trek.
accommodations as you trek. You can view
our Jesus Trail package and pricing on the ● Pandemic considerations: Outdoor
Abraham Tours website (www.abrahamtours. activities are a safer option if you want to travel
com) but are concerned about COVID-19. By taking Hikers climbing the stairs up Kernei Hitin
a self-guided journey, traveling in your small
What’s The Environmental group, and spending most of your experience
Impact? outdoors, you’ll be keeping a healthy distance ● How much will it cost me to walk The
from others.
The Jesus Trail was founded with a few main Jesus Trail?: Budgeting for The Jesus Trail
principles, and part of its vision is to increase the ● Where to stay: The Jesus Trail website has varies depending on your style of travel. If you
connection to the natural world, encouraging suggestions for accommodation along every stay in less expensive accommodations such
environmental care through a ‘leave-no-trace’ step of the journey. Expect to pay about 100 as dorms and B&B’s and only eat one meal out
approach. The greatest challenge facing The shekels ($25) for dormitory accommodation a day, your budget will be about $50-$100 per
Jesus Trail today is unfortunately garbage, and with breakfast. There is also the option day. If you opt for private hotels and eat your
unregulated dumping is a big issue in many to camp, although we suggest staying in meals out, this might increase to $250 per day.
of the surrounding towns. As responsible accommodations which supports the local
ecotourists, we’re constantly looking for ways economies and reduces the impact on nature. A Trip Unlike Any Other
to remedy this, which is why cleaning and If you choose to camp, you’ll want to ensure Walking The Jesus Trail is not like any ordinary
maintaining the trail is one of our main goals. you have the proper gear. hike. Not only will you be passing through time
Teams of volunteers often pick up trash along and history, but you’ll have the opportunity
the way, and trekkers are always encouraged ● What to bring: One of the most important to positively impact the communities you’re
to clean up after themselves on the trail. things to pack is a pair of well-worn shoes that walking through. The Jesus Trail has built up
are comfortable and sturdy, such as hiking a reputation as a world-renowned trekking
What Insider Tips Do You Have boots. It’s also recommended you bring modest route for good reason. This biblical journey is
About The Jesus Trail? clothing for when you pass through villages and an exceptional option for pilgrims and outdoor
If you’re thinking about hiking The Jesus Trail, holy sites. Churches will not allow in visitors if enthusiasts alike and will help make your trip to
you probably have a lot of questions about they are wearing shorts, for example. Israel unforgettable.

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