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'DISCOVERING TEL AVIV': Excursion in Ashdod

A panoramic tour by bus will take you to Tel Aviv Jaffa. Jaffa is an ancient port city believed to be one of the oldest in the world. Some say it is named for Japheth, one of the sons of Noah, who built it after the Great Flood. Tel Yafo (Jaffa Hill) rises to a height of 40 meters (130 ft) and offers a commanding view of the coastline; hence its strategic importance in military history. Jaffa was conquered by the Ottomans and was administered as a village in the Sanjak of Gaza. Napoleon besieged the city in 1799 and killed scores of inhabitants. Jaffa began to grow as an urban center in the early 18th century. From 1800 to 1870, Jaffa was surrounded by walls and towers, which were torn down to allow for expansion as security improved. Parts of the Old City have been renovated, turning Jaffa into a tourist attraction featuring old restored buildings, art galleries, theaters, souvenir shops, restaurants, sidewalk cafes and promenades Beyond the Old City and tourist sites. The observation point in Jaffa, which shows the whole cost line of Tel Aviv, and the amazing combination between the Old and the New. The guide will take you to the flea market, their you can find a lot cheap of things, such as rings antiques clothes and house wares. During the tour you will have time to purchase souvenirs. The second part of the tour will take you to the old neighborhoods of Tel Aviv, Neve Tsedeck, Susan Dalal, Rokach shlush, Nachum Gutman Musuem and old train station.
When would you like to leave? September 2013 - October 2013 - November 2013
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Adult € 70.00
Child (4-14 old) € 49.00
Length 6 1/2 hours approximately
Level Moderate Moderate
Type Sightseeing Sightseeing
Cultural Cultural
Good for shopping Good for shopping
Recommended for families Recommended for families
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Please note: : This tour is not recommended for people with mobility problems.
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