Groups that specialize in alternatives and can help you plan
   
Denominational missionaries or representatives are the primary people to help you in addition to your denominational Middle East office.  If you are not able to work with a church representative, there are other groups which may be willing to help you set up itineraries that go beyond basic standard travel. While they are not travel agents, they can supply a variety of services in helping you plan beyond the standard mass travel. They do work with travel agents as needed in planning.  They can also recommend local travel agents to help you.

Most of them charge fees but they are still non-profit and supported by broader, often international, agencies. The following are some of the non-governmental, non-profit agencies that have helped people in the past. Since personnel changes and the 2002 incursion has cut into their ability to take visitors places, they may or may not be able to help now. It is important to call in advance. 

Bethlehem Bible College
    POB 127, Hebron Rd.
    Bethlehem, West Bank
    Tel: 972-2-274-3278 Fax: 972-2-274-3278
    Email: bethbc@planet.edu

Catholic Relief Services - USCC - Services all Christian groups in their People Meeting People Program in cooperation with       The Presbyterian Church (USA) and The United Methodist Church (Board of Global Ministries)
    52 Nablus Rd., POB 19447
    Jerusalem 91193
    Tel: 972-2-582-8149 Fax: 972-2-582-9280
    Email: jer@crsjwbg.org

International Center of Bethlehem (program called "Authentic Travel")
    Paul VI St., Al-Madbassah, POB 162
    Bethlehem, West Bank, via Israel
    Tel: 972-2-277-0047 Fax: 972-2-277-0048
    Email: annadwa@planet.edu

Mennonite Central Committee
    79 Nablus Rd., Sheikh Jarrah, POB 19208
    Jerusalem
    Tel: 972-2-582-8834 Fax: 972-2-582-5823
    Email: mccwb@palnet.com

World Vision Jerusalem
    2 Abu Obeida St. Nuzha Bldg.
    Jerusalem
    Tel: 628-1793 Fax: 626-4260
    Email: wvision@palnet.com

Several Palestinian non-religious organizations are working on alternative or responsible travel (in addition to the church-related or NGO groups above). They are not travel agents. They charge for their services (which helps the Palestinian economy) and provide competent help for groups or individuals.

Alternative Tourism Group (ATG)
(Focus on meeting Palestinians, volunteer projects, and home stays.  They also work with the International Solidarity Movement.)
    POB 173
    Beit Sahour, West Bank via Israel
    Tel: 972-2-277-2151 Fax: 972-2-277-2211
    Email: atg@p-ol.com

Alternative Tours by Abu Hassan
(Regular tours of Jerusalem and West Bank for small and large groups. Can be booked on the spot.))
    c/o Jerusalem Hotel
    Nablus Rd. POB 20754, Jerusalem
    Tel: 972-2-627-7216; Fax: 972-2-628-3282
    Email: raed@jrshotel.com
   also call at 972-52-864205

Artas Folklore Center
(Includes Ethnographic Museum, folklore shows and walking tours)
    Artas Village, Bethlehem
    Fax: 972-2-274-4046

PACE: The Palestinian Association for Cultural Exchange
(Guided bus tours in Palestine and a published tour booki)
    Akash Bldg., 4th floor, Al-Bireh
    POB 841
    Ramallah, West Bank, via Israel
    Tel: 972-2-298-6854 Fax: 972-2-998-6854
    Email: PACE@planet.edu

If you want to make a connection with groups (especially in the north) who are doing interfaith cooperation in Israel contact the Interreligious Coordinating Council in Israel
    POB 8771
    Jerusalem 91086
    Tel. 972-2-561-1899; Fax: 972-2-563-4148; Email: iccijeru@icci.co.il; 
     website: www.icci.co.il