Your tour starts with a breathtaking view from Mount of Olives, where you can bask in stunning panoramic views of the Holy City. This is followed up with a visit to Mount Zion, home to the Hall of the Last Supper, the Church of the Dormition, and King David’s Tomb, before moving on to the Old City itself. You'll take in the sights as the tour makes its way through the Armenian and Jewish quarters of the city – including the recently excavated Roman road (Cardo) – before visiting the world-renowned Wailing Wall (Kotel). Continuing on into the Christian Quarter, you will pass along the Via Dolorosa (the “Way of Sorrows”) and take the time to visit the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. Your day continues at the New City, visiting Yad Vashem, Israel’s memorial to the Holocaust.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Hotel pickup and drop-off
✔ Professional guide
✖ Gratuities
✖ Food and drinks
Pickup Locations
1. Royal Jerusalem
2. Ella Residence
3. Harmony Hotel - an Atlas Boutique Hotel
4. Mamilla Hotel
5. Leonardo Hotel Jerusalem
6. Leonardo Boutique Jerusalem
7. Holyland Hotel
8. Ritz Hotel
9. Kaplan Hotel
10. Jerusalem Gate Hotel
11. New Capitol Hotel - Jerusalem
12. Legacy Hotel
13. Hillel 11
14. Lady Stern Jerusalem
15. Ibis Jerusalem City Center
16. Ein Kerem Hotel
17. Grand Park Hotel Jerusalem
18. Mount Zion Hotel
19. Olive Tree Hotel
20. Alegra - Boutique Hotel
Itinerary
1
Western Wall
The Western Wall is one of the holiest Jewish sites and a must-see highlight of Jewish Israel tours. The wall is a remnant of a wall dating back to the time of King Herod, part of the retaining wall that enclosed the Second Temple.
Duration: 20 minutes
2
Eglise du Saint-Sepulcre
The Church of the Holy Sepulchre, The Church site is venerated as Golgotha (Hill of Calvary), the place where Christ was crucified, making it a pilgrimage center for Christians from all around the world. The Church of the Holy Sepulcher is also identified as being the place of Jesus’ burial, and the place of his resurrection. The church has had a turbulent history, being almost completely destroyed, and when rebuilt suffering neglect, fire and earthquake damage. In 1959 the Church was renovated by Greek Orthodox, Armenian Apostolic and Roman Catholic custodians, each of whom guard their sections within the Church
Duration: 30 minutes
3
Monte das Oliveiras
Historic mountain referenced in the Old & New Testaments of the Bible, now a cemetery & sacred spot.
Duration: 20 minutes
4
Dormition Abbey
located on mount zion one of the foremost impressive churches in Jerusalem due to its measure, beauty and location that overlooks the old city.
Duration: 15 minutes
5
Yad Vashem - The World Holocaust Remembrance Center
The World Holocaust Remembrance Center, is entrusted with the errand of commemorating commemorating, archiving, inquiring about and teaching approximately the Holocaust: recollecting the six million Jews killed, the crushed Jewish communities, and the ghetto and resistance warriors; and honoring the Honest Among the Countries who gambled their lives to protect Jews amid the Holocaust.
Duration: 1.5 hours
6
King David's Tomb
One of the foremost sacrosanct destinations for the Jews. the bible notices that King David was buried within the City of David, which is found at the foot of the Temple Mount.
Duration: 15 minutes
Additional info
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
• Itinerary is subject to change
• Yad Vashem is closed on Saturdays and Jewish holidays
• Alternate route when Yad Vashem is closed: visit to the picturesque neighborhood of Ein Karem, traditionally known as birthplace of John the Baptist, stop by Mary's spring and continue to the Church of Saint John the Baptist
• Children under 10 years old are not allowed to Yad Vashem
