Shalem, Jerusalem, Jerushalaym ... The Eternal City has many names, as well as many faces. This city is considered sacred by admirers of Judaism, Christianity and Islam. It is known for both ancient landmarks and fashion installations. A festival of light is held here and modern technologies are developed. The capital of Israel is like a diamond, turning which opens more and more new facets. Group and individual excursions in Jerusalem in Russian is the best opportunity to get to know it.
Jerusalem daily walk
A sightseeing tour of the capital of Israel is designed to acquaint tourists with its iconic places, conveying the atmosphere of the ancient city. The route will cover the sights of the Old Town, which is included in the UNESCO heritage. In 2 hours, the traveler will have to go through all the stops of Via Dolorosa, the Procession of the Cross from the place where the sentence was pronounced to Golgotha, where he was carried out. During the procession in front of tourists, the last journey of Christ will be recreated in detail.
A separate point will be the infamous Wailing Wall, a place of worship for millions of Jews. They will walk along the ancient Cardo Street, which, as before, is the center of the commercial and cultural life of the capital, admire the panorama of the Old City from the observation deck of the Mount of Olives and be sure to visit the Temple Mount, where the ancient Al-Aqsa Mosque is located, the third most important shrine of the Muslim world, and Dome of the Rock, an analogue of which was built in Abu Dhabi.
Jerusalem and Bethlehem. Touching the origins.
Walk the path of the Magi, who came to congratulate on the birth of Christ in Bethlehem, and visit the holy places of Jerusalem is offered to travelers during the tour, which is designed for 7 hours. In Bethlehem, tourists will see the Nativity Cave, where a silver star on the floor marks the birthplace of Jesus. A temple was built on the mountain above the cave, where travelers must climb to admire the icon of the smiling Mother of God.
The Jerusalem bus tour program is more extensive. It includes a visit to the Old City with a procession, the hopes of all the faithful of the Western Wall and the Al-Aqsa Mosque. In addition, travelers will see 3 monasteries: Spaso-Voznesensky, Mary Magdalene and Pater Noster and the Franciscan church Dominus Flevit. They will not forget about the burial place of the Mother of God - an underground church in the Garden of Gethsemane with olives, among which Christ prayed. There is also the Grotto of Gethsemane on the Mount of Olives, the Church of All Nations.
Hanukkah is a celebration of light
Tourists are offered a 3-hour walk through the evening quarters of the New Town. Travelers will see Mishkenot Sha'ananim or Yamin Moshe. This is another Jewish district, built with the money of a philanthropist, which is distinguished by its unique architecture and a lot of greenery. The atmosphere of the area is accurately conveyed by one of the main streets - Mamilla, which is similar to an open-air exhibition. It is decorated with sculptures by young authors and the exposition changes frequently, and artists also sell their works here.
Tourists will see the symbol of this area - the Montefiori mill, which has not worked for a day, one of the most luxurious hotels in the capital - "King David", where famous politicians, show business stars and even heads of state stay. The best observation deck in the area is the 45-meter YMCA tower, built by the creator of the Empire State Building. The second part of the tour is the atmospheric Nahalat Shiva. During the day, the area is interesting for the unique flavor of streets, cozy restaurants and cafes, souvenir shops and shops, and at night pubs and clubs are noisy here.
Jerusalem's Old City - Intertwining Times and Religions
The tour only covers the Old Town. A 7-hour immersion in ancient history will take guests of the city to the days of the birth of Christianity. A walk through the Christian Quarter will acquaint you with all the milestones in the life and the last journey of Jesus Christ. They will see the upper room on Mount Zion, where the Last Supper took place, the Threshold of the Doomsday, the place where the Life-giving Cross was found, Golgotha. In the Church of the Holy Sepulcher, they will be shown the Stone on which the ceremony of anointing the body taken down from the cross was performed. Now you can consecrate crosses on it.
Of the sights of the Armenian quarter, only the Church of St. Jacob will be presented to travelers. A walk through the Jewish Quarter will introduce you to one of the oldest and main streets - Cardo, which has been preserved since the times of the Roman Empire. Examining the picturesque streets and houses of the area, guests of the city will come to the famous Western Wall. The acquaintance with the Old City will be completed by the panorama of the Temple Mount, where the main shrines of the Muslim quarter and the world are located - the Al-Aqsa Mosque and the Dome over the Rock.
Jerusalem - the city of three religions
Jerusalem, which followers of 3 religions call sacred, travelers are invited to explore in 6 hours. The tour route will cover mainly the Old City, where the main shrines of believers of different confessions are located, and the Mount of Olives, from where a wonderful view of both the ancient and new areas of the capital opens. The guests of the city will be led along the road that Christ made more than 2 thousand years ago.
They will see the Lion Gate, the Chapels of the Condemnation and Scourging, the Polish Chapel, the Armenian Church of the Mother of God, etc., until they reach Golgotha. Obligatory points of the program are the Church of the Holy Sepulcher - the shrine of Christians, the Jewish shrine - the Wailing Wall and the Muslim - the Al-Aqsa Mosque. Tourists will also visit Mount Zion, where King David built a palace in which he placed the Ark of the Covenant. The famous person is considered a prophet of 3 religions. Here travelers will find another attraction - the Nabu Daud Mosque.
Jerusalem daily walk
Feel the history itself, touch the holy places, feel the unique flavor is offered by a 2-hour walking tour of the capital of Israel. It is chosen for the first acquaintance with the city itself and its 4 quarters. Travelers will be guided through the famous streets and alleys of the Muslim Quarter hidden in secluded corners, where they will show the iconic places of Christians - the Sorrowful Way, Calvary and the Church of the Holy Sepulcher, which are located in the Christian Quarter, and the place of Jesus' ascension - the Mount of Olives.
The Western Wall and the Temple Mount are revered by adherents of Judaism and Islam. Thousands of people come here every year with their requests, regardless of religion. The Armenian quarter, predominantly occupied by handicraft workshops, is rarely visited by tourists. Here, among ordinary houses, the Cathedral of St. James is hidden and the Tower of David is located. Tourists will also have a wonderful view of the Old Town from one of the observation platforms of the capital.
Holy places in Jerusalem. History of three world religions
Jews, Muslims and Christians travel to Jerusalem to worship their religious shrines. The Jews consider Jerusalem to be the spiritual capital, which it has been since the 10th century. BC. In the city of David, there is the greatest shrine - the wall of the Second Temple that has survived to this day, better known as the Wailing Wall. The city became the cradle of Christianity. The tour involves visiting all places that are significant for believers: the Garden of Gethsemane, where Christ was betrayed, the Roads of Sorrow, Calvary, the Church of the Holy Sepulcher.
Tourists will be told about the life, death and resurrection of Jesus, about the formation of Christianity. Muslims began to claim the city from the 4th century. AD Their relics are also located on the Temple Mount, the most important of which is the Al-Aqsa Mosque. Passing from hand to hand, Jerusalem has become a city in which 3 world religions coexist.A walk around the city and its attractions will help you understand its value, feel the originality and love, as the locals love it.
The many-sided Jerusalem. Old city
Jerusalem, which has absorbed the best of 3 religions and many cultures, is unique and distinctive, as tourists can see for themselves by going on a 3-hour walk around the capital. The tour route will be limited to the Old Town, where most of the famous sights are located and guests are always welcome. Tourists will have a fascinating journey into the past of the city, from its inception to its heyday, from destruction to revival. An interesting story about the secret meal, the apostles and the tomb of King David will be accompanied by visits to famous places.
The life of Orthodox Jews will become the background for the story of the fate of the Second Temple and the history of the Western Wall. Travelers will be able to see and even touch the holy places of all Christians - Calvary and the Stone of Anointing. The acquaintance with the Israeli capital will be completed by a visit to the Muslim district, where the aroma of coffee and oriental sweets reigns. A present is prepared for tourists here - a real oriental bazaar.
All Jerusalem on foot
The 6-hour city tour offers an overview of the Israeli capital and its symbols. The center of the program is the Old Town with all its secrets and sights. From the guide, tourists will learn why the location of modern Jerusalem is different from what became fatal for Christ, the Church of the Holy Sepulcher is located in the middle of the city and what has changed dramatically in the capital. Tourists will be told how the Holy Fire descends and why so many people pray to the Western Wall.
Depending on the wishes of travelers, the route may change. Usually it includes the Jaffa Gate leading to the Armenian quarter and Mount Zion with the Church of the Assumption of the Virgin, the tomb of King David and the chamber of the Last Supper. A walk through the Jewish Quarter with the famous Cardo, the Temple Mount and the shrine of the Muslim world is accompanied by a story about the history of the Jews, the differences in religion from holidays to everyday life, etc. During the tour, travelers will visit several churches, synagogues, mosques and enjoy the panorama of the city below.
Underground Jerusalem - the city of King David
While developing, the city rises up to the sky, growing layer by layer. The 6-hour tour aims to show travelers the original Jerusalem. Traces founded in the IV century. the settlement is almost gone, but underground masonry has survived, the walls of the time of King David, i.e. 1st century BC, they will become the objects of the tour. Guests of the city will have a fascinating journey through the underground tunnels of the archaeological park City of King David. They will be told about the ancient city of Jebus, in the place of which ancient Jerusalem arose, conquered by the king.
Travelers will be able to bow to the foundation of the Western Wall, then through the Jewish Quarter, they will go to the excavation of the striking Wide Wall, which was erected by order of King Khizkyagu to defend against the Assyrians. The most ancient street of the city - Cardo, which has preserved its commercial function, will continue the walk. At the end of the tour, travelers will visit the tomb of King David, the authenticity of which is still debated.
Two shrines in one day
The opportunity to see the main attractions of 2 cities in just 7 hours is rare. Tourists are invited to go to Bethlehem, which is mentioned in the books of Ruth and Jeremiah, the city where Jesus Christ was born, and even earlier, King David. And then they will see the holy places of Jerusalem, the "city of the world", which has survived as many wars, sieges and destruction as no other.
The Bethlehem part of the tour includes a visit to the ancient Temple of the Nativity of Christ, built over the famous cave, the Milk Grotto, an ominous dungeon and a pilgrim center where you can buy icons, oil, souvenirs. Upon returning to the capital, tourists will be reminded of the last hours of Christ's life - his torment at Calvary. They will visit the Church of the Holy Sepulcher, Adam's cave, in which, according to the Christian version, the first man is buried, and Kuvukliya. The greatest Jewish shrine - the Western Wall will conclude the tour.
Temple Mount
The most controversial landmark of Jerusalem, which representatives of 3 confessions consider theirs, belongs to the whole world. The guide will tell the traveler about this and much more during the 1.5-hour tour of the Temple Mount. Christians believe that the universe originated from here, and there is also an altar on which Abraham was going to sacrifice his son. The Jews are sure that the Ark of the Covenant - a lost agreement between people and God - is kept in the bowels of the mountain under the ruins of the temple to the Most High. The remains of the temple itself can be seen during the tour.
Muslims placed the third most important mosque, Al-Aqsa, on its top, and here you can also see the Dome over the Keystone, which became the beginning of the world. Unfortunately. only Muslims can go inside, as well as pray. The rest can only admire the holy place and listen to the guide's story about the events taking place on the Temple Mount at different times, about the creation and significance of the Templar Order, about the dogmas of 3 confessions.
Tunnels at the western wall
And again, tourists will find dungeons that will tell about the events of more than 2 thousand years ago. The tour follows the tunnels hidden underground in the Muslim Quarter. Travelers will be able to walk along the ancient street of the city from the time of the Second Temple, they will see the 485 m lower part of the Western Wall, which stretches from the modern square of the Western Wall through the medieval water supply system to the pool, into which water flowed from the gutters of the entire Forum.
Visitors to the city will clearly see how Jerusalem grew and developed. They will be shown constructions from different periods: from the Herodian and Umayyad to the Mamluk and Hasmonean periods. Among the local attractions of the Warren's Gate are the once functioning synagogue, the Hasmonean aqueducts, the monumental masonry and its largest stone, weighing more than 500 tons.
In the footsteps of Jesus Christ in Jerusalem
"To be in time for everything" - this is how you can call a tour that will last a whole day. Tourists are invited to go around all the most famous sights. From early morning until late evening, the views of the Mount of Eleon will change before the eyes of travelers, from where Christ ascended and the Ascension Monastery for women, 5 churches: German Augusta Victoria, French Pater Noster, Roman Catholic Dominus Flevit, Russian Orthodox Mary Magdalene and Church-tombs of the Virgin.
Tourists will be offered to walk the path of Jesus Christ in Jerusalem from prison to the crucifixion on Calvary and resurrection after 3 days spent in Cuvuklia. After a short break, travelers will enter the Old City, where they will be shown the birthplace of the Virgin, the lively Lion Gate, etc. Everything in Jerusalem reminds of the Son of God, from the Church of the Holy Sepulcher, where those who wish can consecrate their belongings, to the Golden Gate or the Gate of Mercy. through which Jesus entered the city.
The last week of the life of Christ
The 7-hour tour is designed to revive the events of 2 thousand years ago in front of travelers in order to better understand the present. The route will start from the Mount of Olives, from where, through the Lion's Gate, tourists will enter the city that became fatal for Christ. Stop after stop, guests of the city will overcome all points of the Sorrowful Way. During the tour, travelers will be told about the last week of Jesus' life from the Last Supper and betrayal to crucifixion and resurrection.
Tourists will be told where the first 2 stops of Via Dolorosa disappeared, why the remains of Adam are buried under Calvary, where crosses can be consecrated and how the Holy Fire descends.The final point of the tour will be the Church of the Holy Sepulcher, where travelers will find out why the staircase is called immovable and has not yet been removed, what the dissected column reminds of and what the “navel of the Earth” is.
