Tours In Jerusalem

New Jerusalem tour

On this day we'll explore the new parts of the city of Jerusalem.

We'll visit the Israeli parliament- The Knesset. (Tours inside on Sun & thru only- passport is necessary) & and after that the Supreme Court of Israel.

Yad Vashem the holocaust memorial museum will be our next stop. After that we'll continue to Hadassah hospital to see Chagall's windows in the hospital's synagogue.

We will be having our lunch at the Mahne Yehuda market, eating local dishes.

After lunch we'll visit the Israel museum, where we can see the Dead Sea scrolls presented at the shrine of the book.

As part of exploring the new city we'll also drive through the ultra orthodox neighborhoods of Jerusalem to understand their unique way of living.

 

Essential : hat & sunscreen (summer time), comfortable shoes, water, cameras, passport

 

 

 

  

Old Jerusalem tour 

We will start our morning with a beautiful view over the old city from Mount of Olives. Then a tour to the City of David takes us viewers 3,000 years back in history to the days of King David. The journey quickly heads underground to some of the newest archaeological excavations at the site. The underground tour finally ends at the Gihon Spring, there we'll take out flashlights and wade through the spring in King Hezekiah's 2,700 year old water tunnel, one of the wonders of early engineering.

After touring the city of David it is only natural that we will pay last respect in King David's tomb in mount Zion. At happens to be that right above the tomb we will find the famous last supper room. Our food business will take place in Armenian restaurant.

 After lunch we'll walk through the old city in a 4 quarters tour - enjoying the colorful variety of religions and this unique city. The tour includes the Arab market, the church of the Holy Sepulcher, the Roman Cardo, the Herodian quarter and of course the Wailing Wall. (Tour in the Wailing Wall tunnels requires booking 2 months in advance)

 

Old and new Jerusalem tour – with segway tour (over 16 years old , non-pregnant)

 

In the morning we will start with a Segway tour around the rose's gardens and the capitol hill of Jerusalem. We will see the Menorah and the supreme court of Israel and a very nice landscape. (The tour is approximately 1.30 hours).

From there we'll start our tour in the old city. Beginning in the new Mamila pedestrian mall we will enter the old city through Jaffa gate. The tour includes the Arab market, the church of the Holy Sepulcher, the Roman Cardo, the Herodian quarter and of course the Wailing Wall. (Tour in the Wailing Wall tunnels requires booking 2 months in advance).

 

Essential : hat & sunscreen (summer time), comfortable shoes, water, cameras, modest clothes for holy site (long sleeves and pants).

 

 

 

Food and wine tour

 

This tour is mainly about the gastronomy of Jerusalem we will walk in the markets of Jerusalem in the Arab part and the Jewish part. We will taste the different tapes of food in Jerusalem and its surrounding. Therefore In the morning we will start with a goat farm near the city, we will see Israeli pioneers who own the farm and we will buy some cheese for breakfast. We will continue to a boutique winery where we'll have a tour and taste the wine. 

At this point we will fine a nice overlook where we will have our cheese and wine for breakfast.

After breakfast we'll visit the Israeli museum at the shrine of the book to see the Dead Sea scrolls. And then we will have the best Falafel in the city. We will continue to Mahne Yehuda market, where we will smell the fresh fruits and spices and we will seat down to eat local dishes.

We then continue to the old city for a tour includes the Arab market, the church of the Holy Sepulcher, the Roman Cardo, the Herodian quarter and of course the Wailing Wall. (Tour in the Wailing Wall tunnels requires booking 2 months in advance). In between we will have local Arab humus and eat in Armenian restaurant.

Dinner will be in a Gourmet restaurant in Nahalat shiva.

Essential : hat & sunscreen (summer time), comfortable shoes, water, cameras, modest clothes for holy site (long sleeves and pants).

 

 

It's true that many sites are close in Jerusalem in the night, yet Jerusalem has a magical and electrifying atmosphere at night. Therefore this tour will start at midday and will end in the night.

We will start with walking on the walls ramparts, we will feel like our ancestors who built the walls and we'll see a remarkable view from above. Than when we step down we will visit the last supper room and King David's tomb in mount Zion. We will walk through the Jewish quarter and visit the 4 Sephardic synagogues and the old Roman Cardo. From there we will continue to the Christian quarter to see the church of the Holy Sepulcher.

At that point it will be dark and lighted streets will get us in to the "mode" of holiness. We pass on to the Jewish quarter and of course the Wailing Wall. (Tour in the Wailing Wall tunnels requires booking 2 months in advance).  Essential : hat & sunscreen (summer time) warm clothes (winter time), comfortable shoes, water, cameras, modest clothes for holy site (long sleeves and pants).

 

 

Old and new Jerusalem

  

We'll start with visiting Yad Vashem the holocaust memorial museum. After that we'll continue to Hadassah hospital to see Chagall's windows at the synagogue. Then we'll drive through the governmental hill where you will see the Supreme Court and the Israeli parliament the Knesset (from outside).

At this part of the day we'll move on to the old part of the city. We will enter through Jaffa gate and walk down through the Arab market where you can find all the colors, smalls and flavors. Then we'll visit the church of the holy sepulcher- the most holy church in the world. 

We'll find our way to the Jewish quarter, where we will see the new restored neighborhood and the ancient parts around every corner. We will end the tour at the Wailing Wall. (Tour in the Wailing Wall tunnels requires booking 2 months in advance).

 

Essential : hat & sunscreen (summer time) warm clothes (winter time), comfortable shoes, water, cameras, modest clothes for holy site (long sleeves and pants).

 

 

We will start our morning with a beautiful view over the old city from Mount of Olives.

Then we will participate in a archaeological experience – we will sort out ancient remains from soil that was brought from the temple mount (who knows maybe we will find some of the lost gold).

Then will go for a tour in the City of David. The journey quickly heads underground to some of the newest archaeological excavations at the site. The underground tour finally ends at the Gihon Spring, there we'll take out flashlights and wade through the spring in King Hezekiah's 2,700 year old water tunnel, one of the wonders of early engineering.

We will visit at the wailing wall- the most holy site for Jewish people. After seeing the old part of the city we will go to the Time Elevator- Multi Sensory Experience Combining film, motion platforms, and special effects, this journey brings Jerusalem’s most dramatic moments to unforgettable life through an original screenplay written in conjunction with leading historians and archeologists.

 

 Essential : hat & sunscreen (summer time), comfortable shoes, water, cameras, modest clothes for holy site (long sleeves and pants), water sandals, changing clothes

 

 

We will start our morning with a beautiful view over the old city from Mount of Olives and then we'll visit at the church of all nations (church of agony- also known as Gethsemane, the place where Jesus was captured in his last night.

After hearing a little bit of the Christian story, we will continue to the temple mount to see the dome of the rock. This is the place that until the year 70 CE the Jewish temple was standing. Today what we can see there is the famous golden dome in the heart of Jerusalem. The dome of the rock is the most holy place for Islam in Israel (entering to the mosque for Muslims only). We will then walk the Via Dolorosa until we get to the church of the Holy Sepulcher in the Christian quarter.

 

Next we will see the Armenian quarter and then the Jewish quarter with the herodian mansion, the Cardo and the Wailing Wall. . (Tour in the Wailing Wall tunnels requires booking 2 months in advance).

Essential : hat & sunscreen (summer time) warm clothes (winter time), comfortable shoes, water, cameras, modest clothes for holy site (long sleeves and pants).

 

We will start our morning with a beautiful view over the old city from Mount of Olives and then we'll walk down from Mount of Olives and we'll first visit the Franciscan church- Dominus Flavit (the tears of the lord).

At the bottom of Mount of Olives we will find the church of all nations (church of agony- also known as Gethsemane, the place where Jesus was captured in his last night). We will continue from there to see the orthodox church of the tomb of St. Mary.

After looking at the cemetery of the valley of Jehoshaphat we will visit the church of saint. Peter in Gallicantu. Galli-cantu means cock-crow in Latin and this is the place where Peter denial Christ 3 times before the cock –crow.

At this point we will visit the last supper room on mount Zion and the church of Dormition , the place where the Virgin Mary, Mother of Christ, is said to have fallen asleep for the last time.

At this point of the tour will finally walk in to the old city through Zion gate. We will cross the Jewish seeing the Herodian mansion, the Cardo and the Wailing Wall. . (Tour in the Wailing Wall tunnels requires booking 2 months in advance).

From here we will walk along the Via Dolorosa with its 14 stations of the cross. We will visit the Pool of Bethesda where the church of saint Ana t he mother of Mary is situated.

We will end the tour in the Christian quarter at the church of the Holy Sepulcher- the most holy church in the world!! The tomb of Christ and the Calvary.

 

Essential : hat & sunscreen (summer time) warm clothes (winter time), comfortable shoes, water, cameras, modest clothes for holy site (long sleeves and pants).

 

 

Bethlehem is situated 10 minuets south of Jerusalem, it's a Palestinian city and visitors who want to visit the holy sites can do so easily. When we get to the check point the Israeli guide will hand you over to a Palestinian guide with whom we work, and he will take you to see the main sites. You will have to show you passport at the check point so please don't forget that.

Bethlehem is the birthplace of King David, meaning City of Bread as a result of the wheat crop that grew in the region. According to Christian tradition, Jesus was born there. We will drive to Bethlehem via Nativity Circle; visit the cave where Jesus was born and the Manger Square, where Jesus was placed after his birth. Also visit the Greek and the Catholic Church and the Milk Grotto, where Mary fed her son. Overview the Shepherds Fields and visit the church. This part will take us about 2 hours.

We will start our tour in Jerusalem with a beautiful view over the old city from Mount of Olives and then we'll visit at the church of all nations (church of agony- also known as Gethsemane, the place where Jesus was captured in his last night.

We will then walk the Via Dolorosa until we get to the church of the Holy Sepulcher in the Christian quarter.

 

Next we will see the Armenian quarter and then the Jewish quarter with the herodian mansion, the Cardo and the Wailing Wall. . (Tour in the Wailing Wall tunnels requires booking 2 months in advance).

 

Essential : passports, hat & sunscreen (summer time) warm clothes (winter time), comfortable shoes, water, cameras, modest clothes for holy site (long sleeves and pants).

When visitors are in Bethlehem IsraeliGuide will not be responsible for the quality of the service and itinerary of the Palestinian tour company. Visitors will be subjected to Palestinian authority laws when touring Bethlehem.

 

 

 

We will start our tour in Jerusalem with a beautiful view over the old city from Mount of Olives and then we'll visit at the church of all nations (church of agony- also known as Gethsemane, the place where Jesus was captured in his last night.

We will then walk the Via Dolorosa until we get to the church of the Holy Sepulcher in the Christian quarter.

Next we will see the Armenian quarter and then the Jewish quarter with the herodian mansion, the Cardo and the Wailing Wall. . (Tour in the Wailing Wall tunnels requires booking 2 months in advance).

We will have lunch in Qumran- the place where the Dead Sea scrolls where found and then we will  end the day in Kalia  beach at the Dead Sea; mud, sulfur pools and of course the unique sensation of floating in the Dead Sea (bring a newspaper)  

Essential : hat & sunscreen (summer time) warm clothes (winter time), comfortable shoes, water, cameras, water sandals, changing clothes, bathing suits& towels (you can rent). Modest clothes for holy site (long sleeves and pants).