Jerusalem “The Holy”

 

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Traditionally, Mohammad landed in Jerusalem with his divine creature “El Bur’aq”. 

He then ascended to heaven to receive the prayers of Islam, from beneath “Dome of the Rock”, which was erected to immortalize the event and is today the most striking monument in “Al Quds”.

JERUSALEM, sacred in Islam after Mecca and Medina, is the only city in the world that is revered by all three monotheistic religions.

 

 

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Synopsis

Jerusalem “Al Quds”, meaning “The Holy” – From atop the Mt. of Olives, the traditions and history of Islam are recounted, and the panoramic view with Dome of the Rock dominating the skyline, highlights the importance of the location in Islam. Start at “Haram Al Sharif” and continue through the Moslem Quarter and on to Bethlehem.

Tour Itinerary

Tour Code: AJTH1

  • Drive from Ashdod Port on Mediterranean, ascending the Judean mountains to Al Quds, the Holy City of Jerusalem.
  • Stop atop the MT OF OLIVES for a panoramic view of the old city, where Islamic history is recounted.
  • Drive to the Walled City, starting at HARAM AL SHARIF.
  • Visit AL AQSA MOSQUE,’Bait al Muqaddes’, mentioned in the Holy Qur’an as ‘Awl el Qiblatain’ and continue to Quabbat Al-Sakhra DOME OF THE ROCK learning about the historical and architectural backgrounds, as well as the many legends that celebrate these sites “whose precincts we did bless” – Al Qur’an el Kareem, Sura 17.
  • Walk through the Muslim Quarter and the colorful “Suq” (Bazaar) and follow the ‘mamluke art’ from the old city “Alktanin bazaar” to the CHURCH OF THE HOLY SEPULCHRE, the place where Nabi ‘Issa (Jesus) was crucified and buried and where directly in front, stands the mosque of Khalif Oumr.
  • In BETHLEHEM, visit the CHURCH OF NATIVITY, where Jesus was born and is one of the oldest churches in the world.
  • Return to Ashdod Port.

Please note that only Muslims can enter mosques on this tour.

“IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT CRUISE EXCURSIONS”

Tour Options

Below is a list of sites on the same route and close in themes which can be exchanged or added, depending on personal preferences and time constraints.

The tour may be operated as a JOINT TOUR enabling you to share expenses which allows you the benefits of a private tour excursion at a price competitive with bus tours.GET THE BEST OF BOTH WORLDS.

GROUP TOURS can be arranged for large groups enabling itinerary flexibility and adaptability to groups requirements, interests, language etc.

Religious services may also be arranged for all faiths.

OPTIONAL SITES

Davidson Center: the archaeological park of Jerusalem with holds displays from the early Islamic period.
Mosque of Oumar: named for the 7th-century caliph Omar, whose actions after his takeover of Jerusalem ensured the Church of Holy Sepulchre remained open to Christian worship.
Tomb of Nebi Samuel: traditional site of the tomb of the prophet Samuel, with a mosque, a synagogue and extensive Crusader ruins.
L.A. Mayer Museum for Islamic Art in Jerusalem: which holds one of the foremost collections of Islamic Art and Antique Watches & Clocks.
Islamic Museum of the Temple Mount: depicts the culture & heritage of the Islam.