Private Tour: Highlights of Jerusalem | La Vacanza Travel

Private Tour: Highlights of Jerusalem

Duration: 3 to 9 hours
Destination: Jerusalem, Jerusalem, Jerusalem
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  • 3 to 9 hours
  • Jerusalem
  • E-Voucher
  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

The highlights tour in Jerusalem is a good introduction for first-time visitors. We will explore the city of three religions: Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. A sample itinerary includes:
1. Lookout from the Mount of Olives
2. Jaffa Gate - introduction to the Old City.
3. Walk on top of the city's walls and see the Old City from above.
4. Visit the Jewish Quarter and its sites: the Roman Cardo and Hezekiah's Wall
5. Visit the the Western Wall ("The Kotel") - the spiritual heart of the Jewish nation.
6. Follow the story of Jesus along the Way of the Cross (Via Dolorosa) to the Christian Quarter.
7. Visit the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, which hosts the site where Jesus was crucified (Golgotha Hill) and the site of Jesus burial.

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Old City of Jerusalem, Jerusalem Israel

This 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.



Duration: 8 hours

Stop At: Jaffa Gate, Omar Ben El-Hatab St., Jerusalem Israel

We'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.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Ramparts Walk, Jaffa Gate Old City, Jerusalem Israel

Walk on top to the Old City walls and discuss its special history.

Duration: 40 minutes

Stop At: The Davidson Center, Ma'alot ha-Rav Shlomo Goren St, Jerusalem Israel

Optional: 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.

Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Jewish Quarter, Old City, Jerusalem Israel

Visit 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).

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Muslim Quarter, Old City, Jerusalem Israel

Walk 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.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Western Wall Plaza Jewish Quarter, Jerusalem 97500 Israel

Visit the Western Wall, the most important place where Jews conduct services near the Temple Mount.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Christian Quarter Road, Jerusalem Israel

Continue 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.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Golgotha, Jerusalem Israel

Visit the Chruch of the Holy Sepulchre, which stands on the sites where Jesus died on the Cross (Golgotha Hill) and was buried.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: The Way of the Cross - Via Dolorosa, Via Dolorosa Old Town, Jerusalem Israel

Walk the famous "Way of the Cross" and explore the history behind the beginning of Christianity and the New Testament.

Duration: 1 hour

Inclusions
  • Guiding

Exclusions
  • Taxi rides withing the city
  • Entrance fees
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Dress in modest clothing for visiting Holy Sites.
  • 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

Yafo St 1, Jerusalem
Traveler pickup is offered
We can depart either from Jerusalem or from Tel-Aviv. Transportation is not included.


Departure Time

09:00 AM


Return Details

Returns to original departure point

Voucher info

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

Duration

3 to 9 hours


User's Reviews

W8572BDalexb

19 Sep, 2023

We spent two action packed days with David / Israel In Color in Jerusalem. The first was spent in the old city, exploring ruins, all the quarters, the temple, and learning about all the civilizations come on gone. The second day was focused on new jerusalem at yad vashem + israel museum. They were both excellent. I'd visited those places before but it was my dad's first time to Jerusalem and he was blown away. And for me it was the best trip to Jerusalem I've done. David's way of teaching connects all the dots for a grander picture of the history of the city. David's passion for the history of Israel runs deep, and his knowledge, being an archaeologist, is profound. Having him lead the way was great, we got to dive deep into all kinds of history and have fun doing it. Afterward, we were reflecting that our only regret was that the tour wasn't several days longer. Strong recommend!

marmstropekar

18 Jul, 2023

I highly recommend going on a private tour if Jerusalem with David. I was in Jerusalem for work and wanted to have a better understanding of ancient Jerusalem. We arranged two separate tours, one that explored Iron Age Jerusalem and the other the period of the second temple and Byzantine periods. I’m the tours were wonderful. David is an archaeologist, and very well informed. The trips were well planned and, as one can imagine, Jerusalem is an extraordinary place historically as well as culturally to explore. Thank you David for the terrific tours!

816nadinea

09 May, 2023

Don’t look any further. David is your man. Another tour guide who crossed our paths on the spectacular walk on top of the city walls told us:” Oh, you got David! You’re very lucky! He’s the best.” Indeed, he is. We enjoyed very single minute of the entire day we spent with David. His historical and archeological expertise is spectacular. Walking the old city with David is travelling back in time. You have no clue how much you’re missing out without the experience and knowledge of David, ranging all the way from contemporary politics to ancient burrial rituals and biblical seals. A highlight that particularly stood out amongst all other gems along the way was the archeological site close to the western wall to which David took us, thanks to his excellent relationships with the leading archeologist of the site. Any further questions?:)

emtraveler24

13 Apr, 2023

David is an incredible tour guide. We had the best day in Jerusalem and he really brought this incredible city to life. We were with our children who are 7&9 and he kept them engaged and enthralled. We wholeheartedly recommend David!!!

X3813HYmonicab

27 Mar, 2023

My family (including my spouse, 2 teen daughters and a 9yr old) took a tour of Jerusalem with David Gurevich this week and had a very engaging and enriching experience. David took us to vantage points and into several lesser known gems (like the church of Alexander Nevsky) that helped us piece together and make sense of the history of this ancient city in a very unique way. He was also responsive to our kids’ occasional desire for snack breaks (loved our lunch stop at the Austrian Hospice!) and included them in helping tell the story of the sites we visited. His maps of what the city may have looked like during various periods helped tremendously to bring the ancient walls to life. We were so glad to have explored this beautiful city with David and highly recommend him as a guide.

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