Discover Jerusalem 

Jerusalem is the capital of Israel and is by far the largest city in Israel. 

Located in the Judean Mountains, modern Jerusalem has grown far beyond the boundaries of the Old City. Jerusalem is the city of three religions and is sacred for Jewish, Christians, and Muslims. Jerusalem is more than 3000 years old and has captivating history and architecture. At the same time, the downtown is very modern. 

Places of religious and historical interest, museums, art galleries, great restaurants and bars, narrow old streets, and authentic neighborhoods – all of these you will find in Jerusalem, which is just one hour drive from Tel Aviv.

WHY JERUSALEM?

• DISCOVERING THE OLD CITY OF JERUSALEM ON FOOT IS AN ADVENTURE THAT TAKES YOU BACK IN TIME WITH THE IMAGES, SOUNDS, AND FRAGRANCES OF DISTANT AND ANCIENT CULTURES. STROLLING THE NARROW AND CHARMING ALLEYWAYS CRAMMED FULL WITH SMALL SHOPS AND BOOTHS, YOU WILL BE SURROUNDED WITH A COLORFUL AND ENDLESS DISPLAY OF ORIENTAL FABRICS, JEWELRIES, ART AND FOODS. WITH NEARLY 25,000 RESIDENTS CALLING THE OLD CITY OF JERUSALEM THEIR HOME, YOU WILL NOTICE HOW THIS MIXED AND VARIED POPULATION OF JEWS, CHRISTIANS AND MUSLIMS LIVE SIDE BY SIDE IN THE HOLIEST PART OF ISRAEL.

• ATTRACTING PILGRIMS FROM ALL OVER THE WORLD, JERUSALEM IS THE ONLY CITY IN THE MIDDLE EAST (AND IN THE WORLD) WHERE THE THREE MONOTHEISTIC RELIGIONS - JUDAISM, CHRISTIANITY, AND ISLAM COEXIST SIDE BY SIDE WITH COMPLETE FREEDOM OF WORSHIP TO PRACTICE THEIR FAITH WITHOUT FEAR OF PERSECUTION OR REJECTION. AS YOU EXPLORE JERUSALEM, YOU WILL FIND CHURCHES, MOSQUES, AND SYNAGOGUES PEACEFULLY FUNCTIONING SIDE BY SIDE, WITH MANY PILGRIMAGE SITES ONE NEXT TO ANOTHER AS JEWISH, CHRISTIAN, AND MUSLIM PILGRIMS SEEK TO RENEW THEIR FAITH IN JERUSALEM. PROMINENT, OF COURSE, IS THE WESTERN WALL, THE AL AQSA MOSQUE, THE CHURCH OF HOLY SEPULTURE, THE GARDEN TOMB, AND MUCH MORE.

• FEATURING WORLD-CLASS MUSEUMS AND ART GALLERIES, JERUSALEM IS RICH WITH CULTURE AND ART THAT HAILS BACK THOUSANDS OF YEARS. AND WHILE STROLLING THE DOWNTOWN PICTURESQUE PEDESTRIAN STREETS, YOU WILL ENJOY THE MANY STREET BANDS, MANY OF WHICH ARE COMPRISED OF CLASSICALLY TRAINED MUSICIANS, AS WELL AS BOUTIQUE ART GALLERIES OFFERING CLASSICAL, RELIGIOUS AND MODERN ART.

• JERUSALEM’S CUISINE INCORPORATES A WIDE VARIETY OF DISHES FROM THE MIDDLE EASTERN REGION AND THOSE IMPORTED FROM AROUND THE WORLD. CONSEQUENTLY, A FASCINATING ISRAELI “FUSION CUISINE” HAS DEVELOPED OVER THE YEARS, AND THE RICH AVAILABILITY OF FRESH PRODUCE SUCH AS FRUITS, VEGETABLES, DAIRY, AND FISH, ADDS TO THE ABUNDANCE AND TASTE AND FLAVOR OF THE VARIOUS DISHES. ADD TO THAT VARIOUS RELIGIOUS AND ETHNIC INFLUENCES, AND YOU DISCOVER A FASCINATING AND DELICIOUS CULINARY MELTING POT IN JERUSALEM.
  

Day 1 – BEN GURION AIRPORT - JERUSALEM  

• Welcome to Israel. Upon arrival, after a meet and assist service at Ben Gurion airport you will be driven to Jerusalem.
• Overnight: Jerusalem   

Day 2- JERUSALEM

• After breakfast Drive to Mount of Olives for a panoramic view of the city. 
• Stop at Mount Zion to visit King David's Tomb, Room of Last Supper,  and the Dormition Abbey; 
• Enter the Old City and walk through the Armenian and Jewish quarters to the recently excavated and restored Cardo, the Roman Road. See the Jewish Wailing Wall, The Kotel, and continue to the Christian Quarter. 
• Walk along the Via Dolorosa and visit the Church of Holy Sepulchre. 
• Proceed to the New City and visit Yad Vashem, the Memorial to the Holocaust (Self-Guided). 
• Overnight: Jerusalem.  

On Saturdays and Jewish holidays, instead of Yad Vashem, drive to Ein Karem, southwest of Jerusalem, traditionally known as the birthplace of John the Baptist; Stroll in the narrow lanes of the picturesque neighborhood, stopping by Mary's spring, and continue to visit the remarkable Church of Saint John the Baptist, return to point of departure.   

Day 3 – DEAD SEA/MASADA/JERUSALEM   

• Depart Jerusalem via the Judean Hills to the Dead Sea, the lowest place on earth; 
• Visit a Dead Sea cosmetic products shop. 
• Drive along the shores of the Dead Sea to Massada where you will learn about the heroic story of the Jewish fighters. 
• Ascend by cable car and tour the mountain fortress built by King Herod, where the Zealots of the first century made their last stand against the Romans. 
• Visit the remains of the walls, palace, synagogue, water cisterns, mosaic floors, roman baths, and other findings.  
• Descend by Cable Car. 
• Continue to the Dead Sea; Enjoy the unique opportunity to float in the Dead Sea and cover yourself with the mineral-rich mud, that many believe have its therapeutic effects. 
•  Return to point of departure.
• Overnight in Jerusalem

Day 4 – JERUSALEM- BEN GURION AIRPORT

• Free of leisure to enjoy and relax in the hotel. 
• Transfer to Ben Gurion Airport for your return flight home.

The program sequence is subject to changes according to flight schedule and without advance notice.

All citizens with a valid national and official passport of the countries below are automatically granted a 90-day visa upon arrival. Most of these visas are free, while countries that do have to pay are marked with an asterisk. The fee and application must be processed at the Israeli embassy in your country.

Africa

Botswana, Central African Republic, Lesotho, Malawi, Mauritius, South Africa, and Swaziland

Asia

Hong Kong, Japan, Macau, Mongolia, Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, and the United Arab Emirates

Europe

Albania, Andorra, Austria, Belarus, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macedonia, Malta, Man and Canal Islands, Moldova*(only with a biometric passport), Monaco, Montenegro, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia(Requires Multi-factor Authentication), San Marino, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Ukraine, and the United Kingdom

North America

Canada, and the United States of America

Oceania

Australia, Cook Islands, Fiji Islands, Micronesia, Nauru, New Zealand, Niue, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, and Vanuatu

South & Central America

Argentina, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Grenada, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, Jamaica, Mexico, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines*, Surinam, Trinidad and Tobago, and Uruguay

PRICES are subject to change without prior notice.

4-STAR HOTEL CATEGORY  

1. 3 nights stay in Jerusalems 
2. Leonardo/Ramada/Grand Court/Prima Park or similar hotel 

Single Room starts at AED 3600 per person
Double/Twin Room starts at AED 2650 per person
Triple Occupancy starts at AED 2550 per person 

4 persons traveling together start at AED 2550 per person 
5 persons traveling together start at AED 2500 per person
6 persons traveling together start at AED 2475 per person 
7 persons traveling together start at AED 2450 per person
8 persons traveling together start at AED 2425 per person 

5-STAR HOTEL CATEGORY  

1. 3 nights stay in Jerusalems 
2. Crowne Plaza/Leonardo Plaza or similar hotel 

Single Room starts at AED 5170 per person
Double/Twin Room starts at AED 3520 per person
Triple Occupancy starts at AED 3450 per person 

4 persons traveling together start at AED 3370 per person 
5 persons traveling together start at AED 3350 per person
6-7 persons traveling together start at AED 3330 per person 
8-9 persons traveling together start at AED 3320 per person