The Jerusalem light rail spans the city, connecting history, conflict, people and differing narratives. It is a wonderful way to learn about the many facets of this city. We begin on Mount Herzl, the fist stop. We will visit the national cemetery and gain an understanding of the history of Israel. We continue on the light rail, pointing out the sites on the way, exiting at the the colorful Machane Yehuda market which we will tour and sample the street food. We continue on the rail, stopping at the center of town, Jaffa Street and King George Avenue, to get a sense of this historical and bustling area. We continue to the Damascus Gate Station, to visit both a Jewish Ultra-Orthodox neighborhood and the neighboring hub of the Arab section of the city at the Damascus Gate and Salah a Din Street. Here we will get a deep sense of the complexities of this multicultural city. We continue to the Arab and Jewish northern neighborhoods, asking the question: What unites us? What divides us?
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Light Rail Pass
✔ Licensed and Engaging Tour Educator/Guide
✖ Lunch
Departure & Return
Departure:
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At the upper entrance to the Mount Herzl Cemetery, across from the Light Rail Station.
Itinerary
1
Mount Herzl National Cemetery
Visit this important national shrine.
Duration: 60 minutes
2
Mahane Yehuda Market
Tour this important cultural and social meeting place.
Duration: 60 minutes
3
Me'a She'arim
Walk through this Ultra Orthodox Jewish Neighborhood and encounter the beliefs and way of life of this community.
Duration: 60 minutes
4
Damascus Gate
From the center of the Jewish narrative and experience, continue to the heart of Arab Jerusalem and begin to understand the complicated political, religious, cultural and social mosaic of Modern Jerusalem.
Duration: 60 minutes
5
View this Jewish Neighborhood and nearby Arab neighborhoods. See the wall separating the Jewish and Palestinian populations to get a sense of the reality of today's city.
Duration: 60 minutes
6
Ammunition Hill Memorial and Museum (Givat Ha-Tachmoshet)
Visit this important memorial and Six Day War battle site.
Duration: 60 minutes
7
Ben Yehuda Street
Conclude in the center of Jerusalem after an amazing and eye opening day!
Duration: 30 minutes
Additional info
• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
• All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
