Walking tour of Jerusalem!
Mount Zion
Picturesque landscapes open from here.
Here we will find the place of the last meal of Christ - the Upper Room of the Last Supper, as well as the tomb of King David, who was recognized as the prophet of three religions: Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.
Old city
Each quarter of this ancient area is different in its own way. A walk through the Jewish and Christian quarters awaits us.
The Church of the Holy Sepulcher is a real complex of several most important structures, and multicultural at that. In addition to the chapel of the Holy Sepulcher, we will visit the Temple of Calvary, the Temple of the Resurrection, as well as monasteries and sanctuaries of several religious communities.
The Western Wall is the main shrine for all Jews. Information about the Wall is found in the sources of the 4th century. People come here in tribute to the memory of the destruction of the Second Temple by the Roman Empire.
Important
Walking tour of Jerusalem!
Group gathering near the Zion Gate, and on Thursdays - near the Dung Gate.
Departure days
Departure days depend on your departure city
Info
Conditions for canceling an order:
If a tourist cancels an excursion in less than 3 days, there will be a 100% penalty unless "Non-departure insurance" is purchased.
Money will be returned only subject to availability " Non-departure insurance."
Important:
- People who are late and do not go on the excursion will not receive a refund.
- The company is not responsible for lost items.
- Requests for excursions for children under 5 years old are not accepted
- Responsibility for having an insurance policy falls on the tourist.
- Waiting up to 30 minutes is possible.
- Minor changes to the route are possible.
- The excursion program includes time for lunch.
- Visiting holy places is permitted only in modest clothing (shoulders and knees must be covered).
- Visiting Edicule is not guaranteed.
- The excursion begins after a sanitary stop, and before that there is a transfer before the start of the excursion.
- Physical activity level: 4/5
We recommend: take drinking water, a hat, sunscreen, and comfortable shoes with you on the excursion.
The cost of trips does not include and is paid on the spot: meals, unless purchased additionally.
Attractions
At this part of the city located its main attractions are concentrated. In the Old City are the main shrines of three religions: Muslim, Jewish and Christian. There are also several quarters in which Jews, Arabs, Christians and Armenians live. Despite the fact that Armenians also are Christians, separate services are held for them in temples, and they live separately. In the Armenian quarter there are practically no tourist excursions. Everyone can see the stunning monuments of ancient architecture, just a walk through the Old Town. The Tower of David, the Church of the Holy Sepulcher, the preserved Roman shopping street, the Wailing Wall and many other sights of Jerusalem are open for tourists.
In the old part of the city of Jerusalem stands an ancient building that has survived for several thousand years, where the chamber of the Last Supper is located. On the ground floor of this building is the tomb of King David. He was a great king, the brightest figure of the Old Testament. He united Israel into a powerful, powerful state, making Jerusalem its main capital, and established the Ark of the Covenant on Mount Zion. Before his death, David handed over to his son Solomon the means and all the necessary drawings for the construction of the First Temple. He is revered both in Christianity, and in Judaism and in Islam.
In the building where the tomb of King David is located, on the second floor located the Upper Room. There took place the Passover meal of Jesus and his apostles , after which Judas betrayed Christ. Seven weeks later, the Holy Spirit appeared in the Upper Room. After that, the apostles of Christ spoke in many different languages and went around the world to preach the New Testament. The scene of the Last Supper is reflected in the works of famous artists and icon painters.
The Western Wall or the Wailing Wall in Jerusalem is the wall preserved after the destruction of the First and Second Temples of the Jews. The Arabs, who saw how the Jews grieve over the destruction of the temple, called this place the Wailing Wall. Currently, there is a tradition: when you standing at the front of Wailing Wall you can make the most secret dreams. You can also put a note between the stones of the Wall with a cherished desire, which will certainly come true. When you are planning to visit the Wailing Wall, it should be remembered that this is possible only in modest clothing that covers the knees and shoulders.
Church of the Holy Sepulcher (Church of the Resurrection) - the main shrine and place of pilgrimage for all Christians around the world. It is the place of the convergence of the Holy Fire, were Jesus Christ was crucified, buried and resurrected.
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