The journey celebrates the cultures and hospitality of the locals, and promotes a message of peace. Stretching from the village of Rummana in Jenin in the north of West Bank to Al-Burj village in the Hebron governorate in the south, the path leads deep into the memory and heritage of the Palestinian people.

Ranked number one “Best New Trail” by National Geographic in 2014, it invites you to discover the family life of the villages, the proud ways of the Bedouin, and the age-old traditions of hospitality that lie at the heart of Palestinian daily life.

The stewardship of this path lies with the Palestine Heritage Trail (PHT), a non-profit community-based tourism initiative. PHT works closely with the rural communities in the 52 villages along the 321-kilometer path to protect the fauna and flora, and to cultivate their resources and capacities to create opportunities for a better life.

Visitors are invited to hike in the nature of their lands, be exposed to the cultural diversity, be guided through the historical and archaeological sites, experience the taste of the traditional food, and have the privilege of the communities’ accommodation.

To support community-based tourism in these villages, the organization contributes to the renovation of home-stays and provides training to the individuals, such as e.g. hospitality training, English language training, or sewing and embroidery training. In addition, they support the staff with the promotion, marketing, and packaging of their agricultural products.

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