Small-Group Jewish Heritage Tour from Jerusalem

1 day
Small Group
About this activity
Start your day with a pickup from your Jerusalem accommodations between 9-9:30am. Begin your journey with a trip to Mount Scopus for a for a spectacular panoramic view over Jerusalem and the Judean Desert. From here, the group will head towards the Old City to observe and explore the amazing sites connected to the Jewish Heritage. While en route, stop at Mount Zion, home to King David’s Tomb.
Upon your arrival in the city, walk through the Cardo, the ancient Roman road, before heading to the Jewish quarter. Here, you will observe the Wailing Wall, known to most as the Kotel and one of the holiest sites in the city where visitors pray and place their notes in its cracks. The day will continue with a trip to the Davidson Center for a tour of the Southern Kotel excavation site. Afterwards, proceed to the Ammunition Hill, once a stronghold for the Jordanian army and a memorial site in modern days. The next visit will be at Mount Herzl, where you will visit the national cemetery where all of Israel's greatest leaders are buried. Finally, make your last stop at Yad Vashem, the memorial to the Holocaust .
At the end of the tour, your guide will return you to your hotel.
Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Professional guide
Not included
  • Gratuities
  • Food and drinks
Additional
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • Children under 10 years old are not permitted within Yad Vashem
  • A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements
  • Tour will be conducted with a minibus instead of a coach in case of lack of participants
Features
Tourism
95% Cultural
85%
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