Jerusalem
Geographically, one of the oldest cities in the Middle East, Jerusalem, lies between the Mediterranean and the Dead Sea. The city's landscape is uneven, ranging from about 600 to 900 meters above sea level, with a history dating back approximately 3,500 years.
We will explore the city - the center of world religions, where architecture is intricately mixed, and in one neighborhood, you can find an Eastern bazaar, a Christian church, and a cultic structure of the Jewish religious tradition. The city is filled with countless attractions, and even a full day is not enough to see a fraction of them.
In the past, Jerusalem was the capital of the ancient Jewish state, and today it is the capital of the modern state of Israel. It houses the majority of government offices and institutions. Additionally, Jerusalem is home to significant sites of Jewish, Christian, and Muslim faiths.
Yad Vashem
Officially referred to as a museum, Yad Vashem is dedicated to preserving the memory of European Jewry who fell victim to the Holocaust.
Yad Vashem was opened in 1972.
The museum complex features over 4,000 planted trees, and efforts are made to immortalize the names of the righteous individuals who assisted Jews during the horrific years of genocide. Among the well-known names are Danish King Christian X, German businessman Oskar Schindler, Raoul Wallenberg, and many others.
The memorial's exhibition showcases numerous works related to the Holocaust theme. Outdoors, there are multiple exhibits that serve as chilling symbols of that period.
- Attention! Entry to the Yad Vashem museum is permitted for children aged 10 and above.
- Attention! Visiting Yad Vashem does not require a guide. For an additional fee, an audio guide is available.
Departure days
Departure days depend on your departure city
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Order cancellation conditions:
If a tourist cancels an excursion less than 3 days in advance, the penalty is 100%.
Important:
- The company is not responsible for lost items.
- Responsibility for having an individual insurance policy falls on the tourist.
- Visiting holy places is permitted only in modest clothing. Open T-shirts, short shorts and skirts above the knee are not allowed (shoulders and knees must be covered); women must wear a headscarf when entering temples and other holy places.
Recommended:
Bring drinking water, a hat, and sunglasses with you on the excursion.
The cost of trips does not include and is paid on the spot:
- Food
- Paid entrances
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.
On the way from the Roman praetorium to Calvary passed the mournful path of Jesus Christ. Fourteen forced stops were made along the way, due to circumstances stopping the sad procession, now called stations. Small churches or chapels were built on the site of the first ten stations. The remaining four can be seen in the Church of the Holy Sepulcher. Having walked along the Way of the Cross, you can see and feel what Jesus had to endure.(In the excursion you will visit the last 5 points)
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.
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.
In Jerusalem, in the Jewish Quarter, is the Hurva Synagogue, there is a landmark with a long dramatic history.
The synagogue was founded in the early seventeenth century. The Jews had to borrow money from the Arabs to build it, but they failed to repay the debt for twenty years. As a result, Muslims destroyed the synagogue. Only in the second half of the nineteenth century the restoration of the building take place. However, this time it did not stand for long either - in the middle of the twentieth century the synagogue was again destroyed by Arab troops. After more than half a century, the synagogue was built again, its opening took place in the spring of 2010.
The new synagogue is beautiful, both outside and inside. In the basement of the building are stored ancient finds discovered during archaeological excavations - every guest has the opportunity to look at them from a special balcony.
Since the mid-twentieth century, the Yad Vashem National Memorial has been located on Mount Pamyat in the city of Jerusalem. The complex was built in honor of the memory of Jews who became victims of Nazism in 1933-1945, as well as in memory of people who fought against fascism and saved the lives of Jews, endangering their own.
The complex has a memory hall, in the middle of it there is an eternal flame, and next to it is a stove, under it is stored the ashes of the Jews burned in death camps. Also in the complex there is a cave in the rock, made in memory of the children who died at that terrible time (one and a half million children).
The complex also has a partisan panorama and a large monument, on the walls of which you can read the names of the destroyed Jewish communities (several thousand names). At the end of the tour, visitors get to the observation deck, from where Jerusalem and the mountains surrounding the city are clearly visible.
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