8-Hour Jerusalem Religious Tour with Mount of Olives and Gethsemane

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Admire the Old City panorama from the Mount of Olives (Eleon)
• 02 Visit 'Stopochka,' the site of the Lord's Ascension
• 03 Reflect at 'Dominus Flevit,' where Jesus mourned Jerusalem's fate
• 04 Explore Gethsemane, the Tomb of the Mother of God, and the Temple of All Nations
• 05 See Mount Zion's sacred landmarks, including the Tomb of King David

Experience the breathtaking panorama of Jerusalem's Old City from the Mount of Olives (Eleon), visit 'Stopochka,' the site of the Lord's Ascension, and reflect at 'Dominus Flevit,' where Jesus mourned Jerusalem's fate. Explore the sacred sites of Gethsemane, the Tomb of the Mother of God, and the Temple of All Nations, then continue through the City of David and Mount Zion to see the Tomb of King David, the Room of the Last Supper, and the Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. The pilgrimage concludes with a panoramic view in Siloam, commemorating Jesus Christ's miraculous healing of a blind man.

Experience the breathtaking panorama of Jerusalem's Old City from the Mount of Olives (Eleon), visit 'Stopochka,' the site of the Lord's Ascension, and reflect at 'Dominus Flevit,' where Jesus mourned Jerusalem's fate.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Yes

Languages Arabic, English, Hebrew, Russian

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Mount of Olives, Gethsemane, and Mount Zion Pilgrimage

• You will visit the Mount of Olives (Eleon), which offers a panorama of the Old City of Jerusalem. Explore 'Stopochka,' the place of the Ascension of the Lord, and 'Dominus Flevit,' where Jesus Christ mourned Jerusalem, foreseeing its future destruction. Continue to Gethsemane, the Orthodox church, and the Tomb of the Mother of God. Witness the miraculous icon of the Most Holy Theotokos, 'Jerusalem.'
• Visit the Temple of All Nations and the Stone of Prayer for the Chalice, where Christ prayed to God the Father for deliverance from suffering and where Judas betrayed Him. Explore the Greek Church of St. Stephen at the Lion's Gate of the Old City.
• Proceed to the City of David, the oldest part of Jerusalem. Continue to Mount Zion, where you'll visit the Tomb of King David, the Room of the Last Supper, and the Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Lastly, enjoy a panoramic view in Siloam, where Jesus Christ healed the blind man.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Prices are set from the pickup point in Jerusalem and vary according to the pickup address.

• The price includes the services of an English- or Russian-speaking tour guide, water, and a private car for transportation.

What's Not Included

• Personal expenses
• Lunches (if the group would like to have lunch, it can be arranged)

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Jerusalem, Israel

Tour start

Jerusalem, Israel

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.