Jerusalem & Dead sea

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Jerusalem & the Dead Sea
Church of The Holy Sepulchre, The Western Wall, Dead Sea

Our tour starts from Mount of Olives and its breathtaking, panoramic view of Jerusalem. We procced to Mount Zion to visit King David’s tomb; the Last Supper Room, also called the Cenaculum or the Cenacle; and the Abbey of the Dormition. We pass through the Old City and walk to the Armenian and Jewish Quarters. We continue our tour through the Jewish Quarter to the Western Wall, also known as the Wailing Wall. Next, we follow the Via Dolorosa to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre.
Then we continue our trip through the Judean Hills to the northern coast of the Dead Sea. There you will have the chance to float on its surface and cover yourself with its mineral-rich mud.

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.

Mount of Olives

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.

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.

Old town in Jerusalem

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.

Way of the Cross. Via Dolorosa

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.

David's Tomb

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.

Dead Sea

There are a lot pf names of Dead Sea. It is often called the “bottom of the world,” because it is located at the lowest point on earth. And in the biblical stories this unusual reservoir is reflected. They say that in the mixture for bonding bricks during the construction of the Tower of Babel, a composition was prepared based on the components contained in the Dead Sea. Used them to strengthen Noah's ark. On the shores of the Dead Sea, an excellent resort area has been created: hotels, motels, health and beauty centers that conduct procedures using sea water and therapeutic mud.

Armenian quarter

The peculiarity of this place is that it is separated from the Old City by two walls: the city wall and the "quarter" wall. The site is small – about one-sixth of the Old Town.

Up to now, approximately two thousand Armenians live here separately. The quarter is called the most closed part of Jerusalem, and this title is deserved. It is impossible to get here without prior approval, independently, without a tour. And only two objects are open for visiting by outsiders – the Historical Museum and the Cathedral of St. Jacob.

Mountain Zion

Гора Сион

Одно из самых священных мест для иудеев. Как и в древности, сейчас Сион не просто гора – это символ дома.

Когда-то на этом холме, расположенном в юго-западной части Иерусалима, находилась крепость. Царь Давид захватил ее, когда город был завоеван. Сейчас же здесь проходит часть стены, отделяющей Старый город.

Cancellation policy: cancellation less than 2 days before departure – 100% payment of entire booking, change less than 2 days before departure – 50% additional payment of entire booking.

Important:

Tourists should arrive at the landing site 10 minutes before the scheduled departure time.
We will not return the money for the tour to the tourists who will late or will not going on the excursion.
The company is not responsible for lost items.
It is tourist’s responsibility for an individual insurance policy.
Tourists may have to wait 30 minutes for a bus.
Minor route changes are possible.
The company reserves the right to change the time of departure for a tour, notifying the tourist of this a day before.
No indication of seats in the bus. Boarding and deboarding is carried out only in designated places.
Visiting holy places is allowed only in modest clothes (shoulders and knees should be covered).
Physical load: 4/5
Tourists will have around 1.5 hours to spend at the Dead Sea
In some case, a change of vehicle is required to save time,as well as avoid traffic and delays.
The transfer to the Dead Sea share will be without a guide.

We recommend: to take drinking water, hat, sunscreen, comfortable shoes.

The following is not included in the trip cost and should be paid on-site: food.

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