Holy Jerusalem Tour - Western Wall, Church of Holy Sepulchre
This unforgettable tour takes you from ancient historical sites in Jerusalem. Explore the highlights of the Old City on this day tour of Jerusalem. From the Western Wall (Kotel), we will follow the Via Dolorosa, the Stations of the Cross, ending at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. This tour takes you to some of the holiest and most fascinating sites in Israel. For Christians, Jews and Muslims alike, Jerusalem is the spiritual center of the world.
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• Guided tour of the popular Holy sites by local experts
• Tour the city of Jerusalem Old and New.
• Learn about the city’s 4,000-year-old history
• See some of the world’s holiest sites .
• Hotel pickup and drop-off from Jerusalem
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Hotel pickup and drop-off
✔ Professional guide
✔ In-vehicle air conditioning
✖ Food and drinks
✖ Insurance
Pickup Locations
1. Dan Panorama Jerusalem
2. David Citadel Hotel
3. Grand Court Hotel
4. Leonardo Boutique Jerusalem
5. Agripas Boutique Hotel
6. Hotel Prima Kings
7. Jerusalem Gate Hotel
8. Dan Boutique Jerusalem
Additional Info: • Pickup from Jerusalem Hotels: 07:50
Itinerary
1
Mount Scopus National Botanical Garden
Our journey begins with the Panoramic overview of Mt. Scopus with stunning views of Jerusalem’s skyline.
Old City Temple Mount where the golden dome of the Dome of the Rock offers the perfect photo-op. Looking down we see a 3,000-year-old Jewish cemetery.
Duration: 30 minutes
2
Garden of Gethsemane
We pass by the Garden of Gethsemane.
3
Church of All Nations (Basilica of the Agony)
Pass by the Church of All Nations.
On Friday and Saturday and Jewish Holiday ONLY we will visit the Church of All Nations at the Garden Gethsemane instead of the Holocaust museum.
4
Kidron Valley
Pass by the Kidron Valley.
5
Old City of Jerusalem
Entering the Old City via the Zion Gate to Visit the most important Historical sites.
Duration: 2 hours
6
Armenian Quarter
Pass by the Armenian Quarter
7
The Cardo
Visit the Jewish Quarter and the 1500 year old Byzantine Cardo.
Duration: 30 minutes
8
Jewish Quarter
Visit the Historical Jewish Quarter
Duration: 30 minutes
9
Western Wall
We stop at the Kotel; the Western Wall where Jews have prayed since the destruction of the Temple in 70 CE. Built by King Herod it was a supporting wall enclosing the Temple Mount area.
On the tour you can join others from around the world and place a prayer note between the stones of the wall.
Duration: 20 minutes
10
Christian Quarter
Visit the most important sites in the Christian Quarter
Duration: 30 minutes
11
The Way of the Cross - Via Dolorosa
Explore The Via Dolorosa also known as the Way of the Cross Church of the Holy Sepulcher.
Duration: 30 minutes
12
Visit the Historical site the Cross Church of the Holy Sepulcher built on the site of Jesus’ crucifixion and his burial tomb.
Duration: 30 minutes
13
Muslim Quarter
Visit the Muslim Quarter and The lively Bazaar.
Duration: 20 minutes
14
Yad Vashem - The World Holocaust Remembrance Center
A visit to Yad VaShem, the Holocaust Museum, reveals artifacts and photographs documenting the discrimination, persecution and finally the annihilation of Jewish communities across Europe. It also honors those righteous among the nations who risked their lives while trying to save Jews.
Finish this historical tour and return back to your hotel.
Duration: 1.5 hours
Additional info
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 10 hours of travel. In this case confirmation will be received as soon as possible, subject to availability
• Minimum starting age for the tour is 4 years old.
• *Children under 10 are not allowed inside the Holocaust museum.
• On Fridays, Saturdays & Jewish Holidays, when the Holocaust Museum is closed, the tour will include a visit to the Church of All Nations at the Garden Gethsemane, King David's Tomb and the Hall of the Last Supper on Mount Zion
