Jerusalem can be called the City of God. This excursion will allow you to understand why the ancient city deserves such a name.
Mount of Olives (Olive)- here we will find a stunning view of olive groves, mountains and Jerusalem itself. On The mountain and its surroundings have many attractions, three of which are on different peaks.
The Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Jerusalem was erected directly above the tomb of the Virgin Mary on the Mount of Olives, or Mount of Olives. This is one of the few places where services of several faiths are held at once: at least nine different directions of Christianity.
Wailing Wall – the most important shrine for all Jews. Information about the Wall is found in sources of the 4th century. People come here in tribute to the destruction of the Second Temple by the Roman Empire.
Church of the Holy Sepulcher – a real complex of several important structures, and multicultural. In addition to the Chapel of the Holy Sepulcher, we will visit the Church of Calvary, the Church of the Resurrection, as well as monasteries and sanctuaries of several religious communities.
Ein Karem. Gornensky Monastery - sit is read that it was built on the place where the Mother of God brought the message to the mother of St. John the Baptist about the upcoming birth of Christ. The main one on the territory of the monastery is the Kazan Church – here is the famous Kazan Icon of the Virgin Mary. Not far from the church there is a stone – it is believed that John the Baptist read sermons while sitting on it. Church of the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary — The current Catholic Church belongs to the Custody of the Holy Land of the Franciscan Order. Tradition connects this place with the Gospel episode of the Virgin Mary’s visit to Her relative Elizabeth, described in the Gospel of Luke. Also, according to tradition, at the site of this church, the Virgin Mary uttered her famous hymn of thanksgiving — Magnificat.
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On May 2 and 4, entry to the Church of the Holy Sepulcher is not guaranteed!
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Conditions for order cancellation:
If a tourist cancels an excursion in less than 3 days – penalty 100%, if "No Departure Insurance" is purchased.
Money is returned only if "No Departure Insurance" is available.
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.
- 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.
- There is no indication of seats on the bus. Boarding and disembarking carried out only in designated places.
- 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: 3/5
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
There are a lot of biblical events associated with this place. Jesus Christ preached on Mount of Olives. Moreover, at that place he foresaw the future of Jerusalem and the destruction of the Temple, prayed in the olive grove of Gethsemane, was arrested due to the betrayal of one of his apostles - Judah. Also, in ancient times, the prophet Zechariah made a prediction about the end of the world. According to that predicition, Mount of Olives will split into two parts, and then the resurrection of the dead will begin. On the western slope of the mountain is a Jewish cemetery, where the son of King David Absalom was once buried, and now prominent statesmen of Israel are buried there.
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.
Four kilometers from Jerusalem in Ein Karem is the Gornensky Convent - one of the most visited tourist attractions.
It is believed that the monastery was built on the spot where the Virgin brought the message to the mother of St. John the Baptist about the upcoming birth of Christ. A source is visible near the monastery - from it the Mother of God gathered water.
The main church in the monastery is the Kazan Church - here is the famous Kazan icon of the Virgin. Near the church lies a stone - it is believed that John the Baptist read sermons, sitting on it.
There is a church shop in the monastery where every tourist can buy something interesting as a keepsake.
The territory of the monastery is neat and tidy: there are many plants and flowers, paths and benches. This is a place where it is cozy and calm, a place where everyone can relax their souls from everyday fuss.
One of the districts of Jerusalem, located on the outskirts of the city, is Ein Karem. This area consists of hills densely covered with vegetation, on which temples and monasteries are located. In Ein Karem John the Baptist was born.
In Ein Karem, a source holy to Christians beats, from which, according to legend, the Virgin Mary drank water (therefore, the source was named after her). On the territory of the Russian convent there is a stone, sitting on which, John the Baptist himself read sermons.
Ein Karem is a favorite place for tourists and residents of Jerusalem, because it is interesting both from a historical point of view and from a vacation point of view. Today, there are several restaurants in the Jerusalem area that serve a variety of local dishes.
A tour of the western outskirts of the city of Jerusalem will allow you to touch the history and enjoy the magnificent views from the hilly area.
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