1 Day Jerusalem – from Eilat

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With an ongoing history of more than 4000 years there isn’t a city in the world that evokes so much emotion, embracing so many people, as Jerusalem. The only place in the world that is sacred to Judaism, Christianity and Islam.

David established it as the capital of Israel and his son Solomon built the temple on Mount Moriah, where Jews and Christian believe that Abraham was going to sacrifice Isaac and where Muslims believe that Muhammad ascended to heaven to receive the prayer of Islam.

The lowest place on earth, the Dead Sea has attracted visitors from around the Mediterranean basin for thousands of years. It was a place of refuge for King David and one of the world’s first health resorts for Herod the Great.

Tour Itinerary

  • Depart Eilat travelling north along the Rift Valley.
  • Stop on the shores of the DEAD SEA – the lowest point on earth – to immerse yourselves in the mineral rich water.
  • Continue north along the shore of the Dead Sea passing the site where the Dead Sea Scrolls were discovered.
  • Proceed on towards JERUSALEM, driving up the Judean mountains.
  • Stop at the MT. OF OLIVES for a panoramic view of Jerusalem where over 4000 years of history are revealed.
  • Descend to GETHSEMANE at the foot of the mountain, for a thorough visit.
  • Drive past the Kidron Valley (the Last Path) and enter the OLD CITY of Jerusalem.
  • Visit the WAILING WALL – VIA DOLOROSA, GOLGOTHA and the CHURCH OF THE HOLY SEPULCHRE.
  • Walk through the colourful EASTERN BAZAAR and through the Jewish Quarter, above the Roman Cardo.
  • Depart the city via Zion Gate to visit the ROOM OF THE LAST SUPPER and “KING DAVID’S TOMB“.
  • Drive through the streets of new Jerusalem to the MENORAH, in front of the Israeli parliament.
  • Return to Eilat in the evening.

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