3-Day Jerusalem Historical Tour with Old City and Dead Sea

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Visit the ancient Wailing Wall in Jerusalem's Old City
• 02 Wander through the local markets and the four quarters of the Old City
• 03 Walk Via Dolorosa and see the Church of the Holy Sepulchre
• 04 Enjoy a rooftop walk and a rampart walk in the Old City
• 05 Explore New Jerusalem with flexible sightseeing choices
• 06 Spend a full day at the world-famous Dead Sea

Sign up for this historical tour of Jerusalem and visit the highlights of the Old City, including the Wailing Wall, Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Via Dolorosa, Damascus Gate, and Jaffa Gate. Customize your tour by choosing the places you want to visit in New Jerusalem from the itinerary. Also enjoy a full-day excursion to the world-famous Dead Sea.

Savour an apple strudel at the Austrian Hospice.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Jerusalem, Dead Sea (Israel), Masada, Ein Gedi

Languages English, Hebrew

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Explore the Old City of Jerusalem

• Meet your tour guide and visit the following significant places:
  • The Wailing Wall, also known as the Western Wall.

  • Church of the Holy Sepulchre in the Church Quarter.

  • The Via Dolorosa, famously known as 'the way of sorrow'.

  • Damascus Gate.

  • Jaffa Gate.

  • The local markets.

  • Tour the four quarters.

  • Rooftop walk in the Old City.

  • Rampart walk - North or South sides.

  • Choose a quarter to have lunch - all have wonderful choices.

  • Savour an apple strudel at the Austrian Hospice.

2

Day 02

Discover New Jerusalem

• Choose between the following places to visit:
  • The Menorah.
  • The Knesset, the unicameral legislature of Israel.
  • View from the Haas Promenade.
  • Yehuda Market.
  • Ben Yehuda Mall in central Jerusalem.
  • Mount of Olives lookout at an altitude of 810 meters, overlooking Jerusalem from the east.
  • Yad Vashem - Israel's memorial for the victims of the Holocaust.
  • Ammunition Hill.

3

Day 03

Dead Sea, Masada and Ein Gedi Options

• Choose between the following places to visit:
  • Qumran, an archaeological site managed by Qumran National Park.
  • A beautiful oasis - Ein Gedi.
  • An ancient fortress of southern Israel, Masada.
  • Bathe in the Dead Sea.
  • Southern Baptism Site near Jericho.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• English- and Hebrew-speaking licensed guide

• All vehicle costs, including fuel and parking

• Amenities, WiFi, and cold water

What's Not Included

• Meals

• Site entrance fees

• Accommodation

• Shopping

Know before you go

• Modest dress is required at many sites:
  • For ladies, shoulders and knees should be covered.

  • For men, knees should be covered.

  • Singlets are generally not accepted in most religious places for all sexes.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Old City, Jerusalem

Tour start

Old City, Jerusalem

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.