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We visit the places where Jesus walked, taught and prayed in the last week of His life. These are not just historic sites, but places of pilgrimage. We follow His route down the Mount of Olives and into the Old City of Jerusalem. We then follow the historic Via Dolorosa to the place of the crucifixion. This is a private tour with a tour guide.
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Old City of Jerusalem, Jerusalem, Israel Panoramic outlook on the Mount of Olives overlooking the Old City of Jerusalem
We will see the Old City in all its glory including the Dome of the Rock the third holiest site in Islam and the iconic view of Jerusalem, the Dome of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre where many believe Jesus was crucified and resurrected, and the Hurva Synagogue the largest Jewish synagogue in the Old City. 45 minutes
Church of the Ascension -Mosque of the Ascension, Jerusalem, Israel We then walk to the Church of the Ascension where it is believed that Jesus ascended to Heaven 40 days after the Resurrection. 30 minutes
Jerusalem We then walk to Paternoster Church, where Jesus taught the Lord's Prayer.
We then proceed to walk down the Mount following the route that pilgrims take on Palm Sunday. Matthew 21:1; and Mark 11:1 describe the entrance of Jesus into Jerusalem at the beginning of the last week of his life.
On our left, we pass the oldest Jewish cemetery in the world (3,000 years) The tombs include those of Absalom, son of King David, prophets Haggai, Malachi & Zechariah& Israel’s Prime Minister Menachem Begin. 110 minutes
Dominus Flevit Church, Jerusalem, Israel where Jesus wept over Jerusalem. In Matthew 24–25; Mark 13; Luke 21 Jesus foretells the destruction of Jerusalem and the end of the world - 2 days before his Crucifixion. We see the beautiful architecture of the church. 50 minutes
Garden of Gethsemane, Jerusalem, Israel We then get to the traditional site of the Garden of Gethsemane, where Jesus prayed just before he was betrayed by Judas Iscariot (Matthew 26; Mark 14). Once a lavish olive grove, (Gethsemane means Oil Press in ancient Hebrew) it is now the site of The Church of All Nations, adorned with vaulted ceilings and stained-glass windows. The Church is also called the Church of the Agony as it commemorates the place where Jesus spent his last night before his betrayal. 20 minutes
Tomb of the Virgin Mary, Jerusalem, Israel We visit the Tomb of Mary the traditional site of Mary the Mother of God's tomb. Next to it is the Grotto which is believed the place where Jesus spent his last night. 85 minutes
The Way of the Cross - Via Dolorosa, Jerusalem, Israel We then walk up the hill to the Old City of Jerusalem and enter the Lion's Gate. It is the beginning of the Via Dolorosa the Way of the Cross. This is the traditional route that Jesus took following his conviction by Pontius Pilate to the site of the crucifixion. We will see the first 9 stations of the Cross which are:
(1) The place where Jesus was condemned to death;
(2) Jesus is made to bear his cross (Church of the Flagellation / Church of the Imposition of the Cross and Church of Ecce Homo);
(3) Jesus falls for the first time;
(4) Jesus meets his mother (Church of Our Lady of Sorrows);
(5) Simon of Cyrene is made to bear the cross (Chapel of Simon of Cyrene);
(6) Veronica wipes Jesus’ face;
(7) Jesus falls for the second time;
(8) The women of Jerusalem weep over Jesus;
(9) Jesus falls for the third time;
1 hour Lunch in the Christian Quarter of the Old City 105 minutes
Jerusalem We enter the Church of the Holy Sepulcher. This is the site of Jesus's crucifixion and resurrection and the last 5 stations of the Cross: Jesus is stripped of his garments;
Jesus is nailed to the cross;
Jesus dies on the cross;
Jesus is taken down from the cross; and
Jesus is placed in the sepulcher. 60 minutes
Western Wall, Jerusalem, Israel We then walk to the Western Wall, the holiest site in Judaism and see the last remnant of the Holy Temple destroyed in the year 70 AD. 60 minutes
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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QuickWhitTravel
21 Apr 2023
Ae had the best time! We enjoyed our customized day trip with Simon to visit the Valley of Elah and the David and Goliath site. He also picked the BEST lunch spot. I can’t wait to come back and tour with Simon again!
Brad T
13 Apr 2023
Our family of four (kids age 12 & 7) could not have been happier with our two days with Simon in Jerusalem and Galilee. Simon is a wonderful guy and a pleasure to be with while taking in such rich experiences and history. His knowledge is seemingly endless and he showed so much care in crafting itineraries that hit all of the sites we wanted to see. He is fun, kind and wonderful with children - both making them feel comfortable and engaging them in all of the fun and wonder around them. We could not recommend Simon more highly!
Laura G
17 Mar 2023
What an amazing tour! Simon is so considerate and a joy to be around, as well as being very knowledgeable. He listens so well and geared our experience to be what we wanted. More than exceeded our expectations! Very highly recommend!
This tour in
Jerusalem
is organized by
Imagine Israel Tours
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