Excursion «548. Visit Santa. Christmas trees of Jerusalem»

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Type Group tour
Language Russian

Santa Claus House in Jerusalem! Jerusalem's Santa Claus has been spreading holiday cheer for a decade now! We invite you to experience the festive atmosphere and Christmas spirit with Santa Claus. Take a photo with Santa and, if you wish, purchase a photo magnet. Near Santa's house, you can buy delicious cookies, mulled wine, and an incredible variety of New Year's souvenirs.

Pre-holiday stroll in Jerusalem We will take a walk through the beautifully decorated Old City, soaking in the holiday spirit. We will pass through King David Street, the Jewish Quarter, and the Christian Quarter.

Closing Ceremony of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre Rarely does anyone have the opportunity to witness the full closing ceremony of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. The Church of the Holy Sepulchre is the main holy site and pilgrimage destination for Christians around the world. The church is shared by six different Christian denominations. To avoid disputes among the denominations, according to tradition, the keys to the main entrance of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre are held by the Muslim Joudeh family, while the right to open the door belongs to the Christian Nuseibeh family. This privilege has been passed down from father to son for many centuries. Only on this excursion will you discover the mysteries of this ceremony.

Mishkenot Sha'ananim Quarter You will hear the fascinating story of the "Abode of Tranquility." It was the first residential complex and Jewish neighborhood outside the walls of the Old City. In the early days, the residents of this quarter were afraid to spend the night due to continuous threats of attack. Today, the area has transformed into one of the most picturesque parts of the promised land's capital.

The Western Wall - the most sacred site for Jews, a place of memory for the First and Second Temples, and the dream of the Third Temple. It also plays a crucial role in remembering the victims of oppression.

Important

Evening trip!

Departure days

Departure days depend on your departure city

Info

Conditions for order cancellation: if a tourist cancels an excursion in less than 3 days, the penalty is 100%.

Important:

  • Tourists should arrive at the boarding point 10 minutes before the scheduled departure time.
  • People who are late and do not go on the excursion will not receive a refund.
  • Requests for excursions for children under 5 years old are not accepted.
  • Responsibility for having an individual insurance policy falls on the tourist.
  • The company is not responsible for lost items.
  • Tourists may wait up to 30 minutes for the bus.
  • Minor changes to the route are possible.
  • The company reserves the right to change the departure time for the excursion, which is communicated to the tourist the day before.
  • No indication of seats on the bus.
  • Boarding and disembarking is carried out only at designated places.
  • Visiting holy places is permitted only in modest clothing (shoulders and knees covered, headscarf for women).
  • Physical activity level: 3/5

We recommend:bring drinking water, comfortable shoes, and warm clothes with you on the excursion.

The price of the trip does not include:meals (we recommend taking food with you for a snack).
There is an additional charge of 25 shekels for entry to Santa's residence.

Attractions

Old town in Jerusalem

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.

Wailing Wal

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 Sepulchre

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. 

Jerusalem

Jerusalem is not only the capital of modern Israel, but also a city which, for many centuries, has been the "center of the world" for Jews, Christians and Muslims.

No other city on the planet can  compare with it, because only Jerusalem has such a rich spiritual and historical attraction.

Mishkenot Sha'ananim

The first quarter founded outside the walls of the old city. Today, it is rightfully considered one of the most prestigious and elite parts of Jerusalem. The creative vein of the city. There are art studios, exhibition halls for artists and sculptors in each of more than 100 houses.

 

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