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Description
Explore Ben Hinnom and Kidron valleys situated near Moriah & Zion hills in Old Jerusalem. Visit the ancient burial sites in Ben Hinnom Valley, where some of Judah's kings sacrificed their children by fire. Travel to Kidron Valley situated between the Temple Mount and the Mount of Olives. Learn about 3000-year-old burial practises, enjoy great scenic views, listen to their beliefs and methods wound-in with stories of Biblical Prophets. End the tour with a visit to the terraced restoration of Mount of Olives cemeteries.
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Pick up from the hotel at 9:00 am.
Arrive at the foot of the deep valleys enjoying beautiful views of the city on the way.
See the evolvement of Jewish burial styles and systems from the 3rd millennium BCE to this modern-day, together with influences of regional cultures on the city’s dwellers.
Understand the afterlife in Israelite-Judean culture and learn about Jewish beliefs, traditions and culture.
Visit Jerusalem’s western hill, incorporated into the city by the Hasmoneans in the 2nd Century BCE.
See the burial ground in the valley, including that of the Herodians.
Travel to Ben Hinnom Valley and learn about 1st-Temple Era burial beliefs.
Proceed to Kidron Valley Tombs, famous for the 2nd Temple Era burial beliefs.
Continue to the Mount of Olives.
Return to the hotel.
What's Included
- Transportation
- Entrance fees
- Guide
Cancellation Policy
For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.Price Details
| The group size and price | |
| 1 To 4 | USD 400 Per Group |
This is a group tour | |