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Traditionally, JERUSALEM's history spans over 4000 years... but it's fame really began when David conquered it, making it his capital. It gathered momentum when his son, Solomon, built the first temple on Mt. Moriah (traditional location where Abraham sacrificed Issac ). Since then it has become the focal point of monotheistic religions throoughout the world and the heart and soul of the Jewish faith. Religious services can be arranged for all faiths, on request. |
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•Drive
from Ashdod Port on Mediterranean, crossing the land of the biblical Phillistines,
ascending the Judean mountains to Jerusalem
• Stop atop the
MT OF OLIVES for
a panoramic view of the old city, where over 4000 years of history unravels
before you.
• Drive to the Walled City. Visit DAVIDSON
CENTRE , the archaeological
park of Jerusalem from the 2nd Temple Period
• Visit the WAILING
WALL , holiest shrine in Judaism
today.
• Walk through the rebuilt Jewish
Quarter, including the old Sephardic
synagogues, the Cardo, the Broad Wall, the
Burnt House with its captivating audiovisual presentation,
the Herodian Mansions, and more.
• Cross the pulsing, eastern bazaar with its exotic aroma's and
colorful shops.
•
Exit the town via
Mt. Zion to visit the traditional
location of 'KING
DAVID'S TOMB'
• Visit YAD
VASHEM (open till 5:00 pm.
and requires at least 2- 3 hours.) Most museums close at 5:00 p.m.
• Drive through the streets of new Jerusalem to the MENORAH
in front of the Israeli parliament.
Return to Ashdod port
- *Tower of David Museum: museum for history of Jerusalem
- * Israel Museum: noted exhibits are its large scale model of Jerusalem from the Second Temple Period and Shrine of the Book, where the Dead Sea Scrolls are kept.
- HaElah Valley: traditional location of the battle between David and Goliath
- *
City of David : National
Park where Jerusalem started (Open 9:00 – 5:00).
In warm weather, the visit can include a walk through the Hezekiah Tunnel (a distance of approx. 400 yds./m. in a depth of water about 2.5 ft /75 cm high) underneath the ground. The tunnel was excavated from the rock by King Hezekiah during the Assyrian seige, in order to bring the spring water into the town. - *Wailing Wall Tunnel: The Western Wall, is the last remnant of the Temple and holiest site for Jews around the world. It's entire length is actually 488 meters (1,600 feet) long.The first 80 meters (262 feet) on the southern end, were uncovered immediately after the Six Day War and can be seen at the Southern Excavations at Davidson' Centre. The exposed portion is only about 57 m (187 ft) long. The remaining 320 meters (1,050 feet), known as the Western Wall Tunnel, continues underground beneath the streets and houses of the Old City of Jerusalem. Visits must be scheduled long in advance.Open Sun- Thurs 7:00 a.m - evenings, Fri: 7.00 a.m - 12:00 p.m./ Closed Sat. & holidays
- * Mt. Herzl: cemetary of dignitaries, including Rabin’s, great leaders of the nation and military cemetary.
- Mea Shearim: the orthodox neighborhoods
- Mishkenot Sha'ananim and Montefiore WIndmills: first Jewish settlement outside the walled city.
- Ammunition Hill: 6 Day war commemorating the liberation and re-unification of Jerusalem.
- Old Yishuv Court : displays the story of the Jewish community under Ottoman rule, through till the final days of the British Mandate.
- Schindler's Grave: