Jerusalem from One End to the Other- By Rail | La Vacanza Travel

Jerusalem from One End to the Other- By Rail

Duration: 8 hours
Destination: Israel, Jerusalem District, Jerusalem
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  • 8 hours
  • Jerusalem
  • E-Voucher
  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

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?

What Can You Expect?

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Mount Herzl National Cemetery, 1 Shderot Herzl Mount Herzl, Jerusalem 9622800 Israel

Visit this important national shrine.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Mahane Yehuda Market, Rehov Mahane Yehuda, Jerusalem Israel

Tour this important cultural and social meeting place.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Me'a She'arim, Mea Shearim Street, Jerusalem Israel

Walk through this Ultra Orthodox Jewish Neighborhood and encounter the beliefs and way of life of this community.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Damascus Gate, 17 Sultan Suleiman, Jerusalem 2423625 Israel

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: 1 hour

Stop At: Pisgat Zeev Paz, Moshe Dayan, Jerusalem

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: 1 hour

Stop At: Ammunition Hill Memorial and Museum (Givat Ha-Tachmoshet), Rehov Shlomo Zalman Shraga 5, Jerusalem 91181 Israel

Visit this important memorial and Six Day War battle site.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Ben Yehuda Street, Jerusalem Israel

Conclude in the center of Jerusalem after an amazing and eye opening day!

Duration: 30 minutes

Inclusions & Exclusions

Inclusions
  • Licensed and Engaging Tour Educator/Guide
  • Light Rail Pass

Exclusions
  • Lunch

Additional Info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
  • Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability

Departure Point

Departure Point

Mount Herzl, Jerusalem, Israel


Departure Time

09:00 AM


Return Details

Downtown Triangle, Jerusalem, Israel

Duration & Voucher Info

Voucher info

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Duration

8 hours

Cancellation Policy

User's Reviews

pitri2021

12 Apr, 2020

great way to move around the city, modern light rail fair price however does not get to all places and sometimes can be quite crowded.

K3216HPmarkg

27 Nov, 2019

We know Jerusalem well. We have lived here and studied here. But Ed Snitkoff gave us a new understanding of this amazing city and a deep appreciation for the new and the old. Ed is engaging, informative and he has a great sense of humor. He brings together history, sociology and tradition with great stories and insights into the plaves we visited from Mount Herzl to Pisgat Zeev. Even if you have been to Jerusalem many times we recommend this great day tour of the city.

Corinne S

21 Nov, 2019

I booked the Jerusalem historic tour with Ryan and it was the most amazing time ever! I can absolutely recommend this tour, one of the best things I’ve ever done and seen. Ryan knows everything about the city and about the nicest places in old Jerusalem! One of the best guides I‘ve ever seen. 7 hours in that city passed so quickly...it was so exciting what Ryan told us. And also another important point to mention: no stop at souvenir shops!!! Thanks to Ryan and Tony, an unforgettable and inspiring day today...would love to come back and do the tour again. Corinne Nov 2019

Ron S

26 Sep, 2019

Riding the light train in Jerusalem can be a fun, neat, terrified, stressful or a very pleasant ride. It all depends on what time of the day you picked. In the morning rush hour, you're bound to be pushed, potentially walked on and maybe be rough by two tickets conductors within 30 seconds. At other times, when the train is not full, the ride is very enjoyable. You purchase the tickets at every station. It takes American credit cards and very easy to manage and move on. As soon as you step on the train you MUST validate the tickets by sliding them into a reader next to the door. If you don't, and a conductor checked and finds you haven't validated your ticket, it can get ugly and I've read newspaper reports about violence on the train. I like to follow the rules, so there was no issue. At one point, I could reach the reader and a young lady saw that I'm trying, and she took my tickets and was able to validate them for me. This is NOT a typical behavior in Israel. The ride itself is smooth. The automatic system announces the next stop in Hebrew and English. There's also a rolling display of the next stop. At every station, there's a timer that shows how many minutes before the train reaches the stop. We never waited for more than three minutes. Overall, I enjoyed the rides. The trains are well maintained and in top shape. Highly recommended.

V4832EQanal

27 Mar, 2023

Estuvimos en 3 hoteles national hotel, Gold hotel y st George es un hotel dentro de una iglesia católica muy bonitos los 3 hoteles JERUSALEM es Hermosos

User's Picture Gallery

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Best Jerusalem tour ever (with Ryan)

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Jerusalem y toda la historia de los judíos, los cristianos, de cristo no de Roma, y los árabes es algo impresioinSHABAT

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