Excursion «166. Irodion and Jerusalem»

Class «Tourist class»
Type Group tour
Language Russian

Great man, great builder. Hated by Jews and Christians. Who is he? What was he striving for and what was he afraid of??

We offer you the opportunity to personally experience the history of Herod's ancient constructions. Let's talk about him and his creations.

His first fortress is truly impressive! Paradoxically, that's where he was buried. The circle is complete...

What will we see:

  • Panorama of Jerusalem
  • The Western Wall, the remaining part of the ancient temple
  • The Church of the Holy Sepulchre
  • Herodium Fortress

Important

Thematic excursion!
Entrance ticket to Herodium 29₪ paid on the spot.

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:

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • The company does not sell excursions indicating seats on the bus.
  • Visiting holy places is permitted only in modest clothing (shoulders and knees must be covered).
  • Visiting Edicule is not guaranteed.

Physical activity level: 4/5

We recommend: take drinking water, a hat, and comfortable shoes with you on the excursion.

The cost of trips does not include and is paid on the spot:meals, entrance tickets

Attractions

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. 

Herodium

Herod the Great built this fortress with grandeur. He ruled over Judea from 37 to 4 BCE, and this place served not only as a stronghold but also as a summer palace for the monarch and a "capital" of the district. Later, it became the final resting place of the king and his monument. Herod the Great was a prolific builder, but only Herodium bears his name in its title.

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.

Feedback (3)

Date of excursion: 26.05.2023
, Saint Petersburg,

Получили огромное удовольствие от поездки благодаря великолепному экскурсоводу Алексею Миллеру и водителю Алексею. Отличный тайм-менеджмент (побывали в Иерусалиме практически "в одиночестве" до волны туристов) и блестящее знание всех мест и интереснейших историй с ними связанных. Спасибо!

We thoroughly enjoyed the trip thanks to the excellent guide Alexey Miller and driver Alexey. Excellent time management (we visited Jerusalem almost “alone” before the wave of tourists) and brilliant knowledge of all the places and the most interesting stories associated with them. Thank you!

Date of excursion: 26.05.2023
, Saint Petersburg,

Большое спасибо гиду Алексею Миллеру и водителю Алексею. Благодаря правильно спланированному времени,мы успели посмотреть достопримечательности,не входящие в основную программу.Алексей увлечённо и интересно провел всю экскурсию. Мы провели замечательный день.Спасибо!

Many thanks to guide Alexey Miller and driver Alexey. Thanks to properly planned time, we managed to see sights that were not included in the main program. Alexey made the entire excursion enthusiastic and interesting. We had a wonderful day. Thank you!

Date of excursion: 26.05.2023
, Rishon LeZion,

Замечательная поездка, замечательный экскурсовод Алексей Миллер! Весь маршрут и время продуманы чётко и грамотно до мелочей, дополнительно и без спешки успели побывать в местах не заявленных в программе, море новых впечатлений и новой информации! Потрясающая экскурсия. Огромное спасибо Алексею!БРАВО!

Wonderful trip, wonderful guide Alexey Miller! The entire route and time were thought out clearly and competently down to the smallest detail, in addition and without haste we managed to visit places not stated in the program, a sea of ​​new impressions and new information! Amazing excursion. Many thanks to Alexey! BRAVO!