The Feast of the Resurrection of Christ, known as Easter, is the most significant holiday in the Christian calendar. Every year, believers from around the world hold their breath as they witness the sacred ceremony taking place at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre – the descent of the Holy Fire. It is believed that if the miracle does not occur, it will be the last year in human history. Therefore, the joy is immense when the blessed fire descends from heaven to earth.
We offer you the opportunity to witness this miracle up close. During the "Jerusalem Easter" excursion, you will have the chance to receive a particle of the Holy Fire and partake in one of the most important Christian relics.
The excursion program includes:
- Mount of Olives
- Ascension Monastery
- Western Wall (Wailing Wall)
- Mount Zion
- Tomb of King David
- Upper Room of the Last Supper
- Lighting candles with the Holy Fire at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre.
Easter in Jerusalem is an event that is worth experiencing at least once in a lifetime.
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, the penalty is 100%, unless “Cancellation Insurance” is purchased.
Money is returned only if availability of "Insurance against non-departure".
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.
- Visiting holy places is permitted only in modest clothing (shoulders and knees must be covered).
We are not present at the Descent of the Holy Fire. - 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
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.
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.
Russian Orthodox Ascension Monastery stands on the Mount of Olives.
At the entrance to the Church of the Ascension, you can see the most important shrine of this place - the stone of the Virgin (it is believed that standing on it Virgin watched the Ascension of the Lord).
Located in the monastery, the bell tower of John the Baptist (sixty-four meters in height) has an observation deck. Climbing up the many steps to the top of the bell tower, the gaze offers a breathtaking view of Jerusalem. This bell tower is the highest point of the Mount of Olives. Back in the twentieth century, archaeologists during excavations in the monastery discovered mosaics, various utensils, as well as a bust of Herod the Great. The monastery is interesting for tourists as a historical, religious and archaeological site.
Mount Zion
One of the most sacred places for the Jews. As in ancient times, now Zion is not just a mountain - it is a symbol of the house.
Once on this hill, located in the southwestern part of Jerusalem, there was a fortress. King David captured it when the city was conquered. Now there is part of the wall that separates the Old City.
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.
Feedback (1)
Экскурсия не оправдала ожидания. Приехав в монастырь, всего лишь на 40 минут, чтобы осветить куличи, гид Станислав не дождался полного состава автобуса и уехал, оставив 15 человек. Добирались мы сами до своей группы, связавшись с агентством, в котором нам только хамили и орали! Сервиса ноль! Зато останавливались в лавке на 1,5 часа, в которой все в 5 раз дороже, видимо это выгодно гиду. А то, что туристы должны быть удовлетворены экскурсией и сервисом, в этой компании видимо не в приоритете! НЕ СОВЕТУЮ ЭТО АГЕНСТВО! И гида тоже!
The excursion did not live up to expectations. Having arrived at the monastery for only 40 minutes to light the Easter cakes, the guide Stanislav did not wait for the bus to be full and left, leaving 15 people. We got to our group ourselves by contacting an agency where we were only rude and yelled at! Zero service! But we stopped at a shop for 1.5 hours, where everything was 5 times more expensive, apparently this was beneficial to the guide. And the fact that tourists should be satisfied with the excursion and service is apparently not a priority for this company! I DO NOT RECOMMEND THIS AGENCY! And the guide too!
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