Private Tour: Highlights of Jerusalem
Overview
Jerusalem offers a rich tapestry of history and faith, showcasing landmarks such as the Mount of Olives and the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. This tour serves as an excellent introduction for first-time visitors to the city of three religions: Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.
- 🕍 Lookout from the Mount of Olives for panoramic views.
- 🚪 Jaffa Gate - an introduction to the Old City.
- 🏰 Walk atop the city's walls to see the Old City from above.
- 📜 Visit the Jewish Quarter and its notable sites: the Roman Cardo and Hezekiah's Wall.
- 🕊️ Visit the Western Wall ("The Kotel"), recognized as the spiritual heart of the Jewish nation.
- ✝️ Follow the story of Jesus along the Way of the Cross (Via Dolorosa) to the Christian Quarter, culminating at Golgotha Hill in the Church of the Holy Sepulchre.
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Old City of JerusalemThis is a "highlights tour" in Jerusalem which offers a wonderful introduction for first-time visitors. We will explore the city of three religions: Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. Feel welcome to contact for customization.
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Jaffa GateWe'll start our story of Jerusalem's Old City near the famous Jaffa Gate. The gate is connected to the big changes which reached the city in the 19th century.
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Ramparts WalkWalk on top to the Old City walls and discuss its special history.
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The Davidson CenterOptional: walk on the real streets of Jerusalem from the 1st century CE. Follow the journey of a pilgrim on his way to the Second Temple, and visit the museum and excavations directly below the walls of the Temple Mount.
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Jewish QuarterVisit the famous sites of the Jewish Quarter, such as the Roman Cardo and Hezekiah's Broad Wall. Lookout on the Temple Mount. Possible visit to the archaeological excavation near the walls of the Temple Mount (Davidson Center).
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Muslim QuarterWalk the famous Via Dolorosa, the Way of the Cross, which starts in today's Muslim quarter and leads to the Christian Quarter. Optional visit to the Austrian Hospice, where a rooftop allows incredible views of the Old City.
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Western WallVisit the Western Wall, the most important place where Jews conduct services near the Temple Mount.
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Christian QuarterContinue the Via Dolorosa into the Christian Quarter. Follow the last stations to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. Optional visit to the Russian compound Alexander's Court, which hosts the ancient gates to the Byzantine church.
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GolgothaVisit the Chruch of the Holy Sepulchre, which stands on the sites where Jesus died on the Cross (Golgotha Hill) and was buried.
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The Way of the Cross - Via DolorosaWalk the famous "Way of the Cross" and explore the history behind the beginning of Christianity and the New Testament.