At the beginning of our tour, we’ll take in the breathtaking panoramic views of Jerusalem from the top of Mount Scopus before descending the mount to explore some of the city’s most iconic Biblical landmarks. We’ll pass by the Garden of Gethsemane, the Church of All Nations, and the Kidron Valley, where you’ll see some monumental Jewish tombs.

In the Jewish Quarter, we’ll visit the Cardo, which was the main street of Byzantine-era Jerusalem. Then, we’ll stop at the sacred Western Wall, where you’ll have the opportunity to place a prayer note between the ancient stones of the wall. Our tour will then follow a portion of the Via Dolorosa to the breathtaking Church of the Holy Sepulchre. Here, you’ll see the site of Christ’s crucifixion and burial tomb.

After a lunch break and a stroll through the bustling Old City bazaar, we’ll travel to new Jerusalem. As we drive through the modern city, we’ll arrive at the Yad Vashem Holocaust Museum. The museum’s exhibits showcase authentic artifacts, original documents, photographs, and video testimonials from Holocaust survivors.

Explore the original settlement of Jerusalem, built over 3,000 years ago and now hidden beneath the ground, on this captivating tour.

Begin with a panoramic view of Jerusalem from Mount Scopus, where you can take in sights such as an ancient Jewish cemetery, the Garden of Gethsemane, and the Old City. Admire the ancient Jewish tombs in the Kidron Valley before entering the Old City through the Zion Gate.

Stroll through the vibrant Armenian Quarter with its colorful ceramics, and continue on to the Jewish Quarter. Here, highlights include the Cardo from the Byzantine era and the iconic Western Wall. Take a moment to place a prayer note in the Wall before exiting the Old City through the Dung Gate.

Next, venture underground to the City of David, which dates back 3,000 years. Explore the ancient tunnels, carved from rock to supply water to the city from the Spring of Gihon.

Please note that this tour covers over 5 miles of hilly terrain and may not be suitable for those with difficulty walking long distances.

Sites during the Tour:

• Byzantine Cardo Jerusalem               
• King David’s Tomb                        
• Western Wall Jerusalem
• City of David Jerusalem                   
• Mount Zion Jerusalem               
• Jewish Quarter
• Sephardi Synagogues

Overnight stay: Jerusalem

Embark on a journey following in the footsteps of Jesus on the Mount of Olives, where we’ll visit the Church of the Ascension, where Christ ascended to heaven, and the nearby Church of the Pater Noster, where he taught his disciples the Lord’s Prayer.

Take in the poignant view from the Dominus Flevit, where Jesus wept as he foresaw Jerusalem’s destruction. We’ll then visit the Church of all Nations and the adjacent Garden of Gethsemane, where Jesus was arrested on the eve of his crucifixion.

View the Pools of Bethesda before heading into the Old City, where we’ll stop at the Church of Saint Anne and the Convent of the Sisters of Zion. From there, we’ll walk to the 3rd Station of the Cross on the Via Dolorosa, the path Jesus took while carrying his cross toward his crucifixion on Calvary.

Please note that this tour covers over 5 miles of hilly terrain and may not be suitable for those with difficulty walking long distances.

Sites during the Tour:

• Church of All Nations             
• Church of St. Anne                   
• Dominus Flevit Church
• Garden of Gethsemane         
• Mount of Olives                         
• Church of the Pater Noster
• The Pools of Bethesda             
• Via Dolorosa