Jerusalem & Its Surrounding Areas
DAY ONE
- Enjoy a spectacular panoramic view of Jerusalem from the Armon Haneziv Promenade
- Walk the footsteps of Prophets & Kings in the City of David where the Biblical stories come to life (including the 3-D multi-media show)
- Wade through the ancient Hezekiah Water Tunnel dug more than 2700 years ago
- Picnic lunch
- Adventure through the Kidron Valley and the Mount of Olives on an ATV or Jeep
- Take part in a real-life archeological excavation at Emek Tzurim, sifting through sand from the Temple Mount
- Experience the magical atmosphere of the Western Wall at dusk
- Discover the glory of the Second Temple as you navigate the Western Wall Tunnels
- Dinner at Little Jerusalem – Anna Ticho House
- Return to hotel
DAY TWO
- Discover the gorgeous Yemin Moshe neighborhood and Montefiore’s Windmill
- Ascend the walls of the Old City by the Tower of David and walk along the Ramparts to Zion Gate
- Explore the Jewish Quarter including the Cardo, Broad Wall, Hurva, Herodian Mansions, Burnt House & more
- Free time for shopping and lunch
- Hunt for a bargain in the Arab Souk
- Tour the Christian Quarter including the Via Delarosa & the Holy Sepulcher
- Drive along the “Seam Line” – the international border between Israel & Jordan that ran through the city between 1948 & 1967.
- Re-enact the dramatic battle at Ammunition Hill that led to the liberation of the Old City in the Six Day War
- Dinner at Darna – authentic Moroccan restaurant
- Return to hotel
DAY THREE
- Morning at leisure by the pool
- Volunteer at the Chazon Yeshaya Soup Kitchen helping prepare meals for the needy
- Feel the vibe at the Machane Yehuda Outdoor Market & treat yourself to the tastiest falafel in Jerusalem
- Pay tribute to the memory of the Six Million at the Yad Vashem Holocaust Museum & Children’s Memorial
- Plant a tree in the JNF Forest helping create a green-belt around the city
- Dinner at Papagaio – all-you-can-eat Brazilian grill
- Join in the excitement at Teddy Soccer Stadium supporting local favorites Betar Yerushlayim
- Return to hotel
DAY FOUR
- Time for reflection at the Tomb of Rachel
- Lookout over Bethlehem and the Security Barrier from Gilo
- Tour Hevron including the Avraham Avinu neighborhood, Bet Hadassa & the Cave of Machpela
- Deliver care packages to IDF soldiers at their base
- Lunch & wine-tasting at the Gush Etzion Winery
- Not for the faint of heart!!! Experience the thrill of the second-longest zipline in the world at Deer Land and try out the wall-climbing and ropes course.
- Hear the tragic story of Kibbutz Kfar Etzion in the War of Independence, including the sound-and-light show
- Dinner on Ben Yehuda Street
- Return to hotel