Excursion «123. Herodion and Pontius Pilate's riddles»

Иродион
Иродион Камни Иродиона
Class «Tourist class»
Type Group tour
Language Russian
Visited 9 418 people

How can you see Israel or any country from a new perspective? Unconventional tours can help with that – a view of the country from experienced individuals who know it well and can tell its story in a unique manner. During the tour, you will learn about the following historical sites:

  • The incredibly ancient palace of Herod, which is part of a grand multi-level complex built in the mountains in the 20s BCE. It is divided into seven levels and features a museum and a souvenir shop (accessible via a funicular ride).
  • The synagogue of the rebellious Jews, including its dining areas, baths, and underground passageways.
  • Herod's theater with its luxurious lodges.
  • The tomb of the biblical king himself.
  • You will be taken to a viewpoint that overlooks the desert, Jerusalem with Bethlehem, Wadi Haritun, and Nahal Tekoa (Herodium is situated on a hill, providing a panoramic view).
  • Eusebius Gate and the location where Pontius Pilate interrogated Jesus Christ
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Important

Thematic excursion!
The entrance ticket is additionally paid on the spot - 29 ₪.

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%, unless travel insurance has not been purchased.

  • 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.
  • Physical activity level: 4/5

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

Trip price does not include:

  • food
  • entrance ticket - 29₪

Attractions

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.

Feedback (2)

Date of excursion: 18.10.2019
, Rashon le Zion,

Спасибо за отличную экскурсию. Очень жду поездки по Булгаковским местам.

Thanks for a great excursion. I’m really looking forward to a trip to Bulgakov’s places.

Date of excursion: 18.10.2019
, Herzliya,

Эта была потрясающе красивая и интересная поездка! Море благодарности Алексею Цвету за познавательный и увлекательный рассказ о царе Ироде и за уникальные факты о Понтии Пилате! Отдельная благодарность весёлому и чуткому водителю Юлиану!

This was an amazingly beautiful and interesting trip! A lot of gratitude to Alexey Tsvet for the informative and fascinating story about King Herod and for the unique facts about Pontius Pilate! Special thanks to the cheerful and sensitive driver Julian!