Jerusalem Half-Day Sightseeing Tour French Tour

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ID: GYG22460-O-23679
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Country: Israel

Duration: 05:00 hours


Description

Explore the biblical city of Jerusalem on a half-day tour of the Mount of Olives, Garden of Gethsemane, the Cardo and more. Get panoramic views from Mount Scopus and walk along the Via Dolorosa.
This half-day tour explores the holiest of cities, and the spiritual sanctuary to the 3 great religions of the Western world - Judaism, Christianity and Islam. Dating back over 4 millennia, the Old City is packed with sites and draws visitors, regardless of their spiritual leanings.

During the tour you will see some of the city’s most holy places, including Mount Scopus, the Via Dolorosa, the Western Wall and more.

You will be picked up from your hotel in the morning for the drive to Mount Scopus, one of the highest peaks of Jerusalem, where you can enjoy a panoramic overview of the city.

Travel along the Kidron Valley to the Garden of Gethsemane and the walls of the City. Enter the Western (Wailing) Wall Square via the Armenian Quarter, and stroll through the Bazaar to the Christian Quarter.

You will see the Stations of the Cross on the Via Dolorosa, and the Church of the Holy Sepulcher, site of the crucifixion. Walk along the 1,700-year-old Byzantine main street, the recently restored Roman road of The Cardo, and the renovated Jewish Quarter.

Soak up the magical atmosphere of this most sacred of cities, and end at approximately 13:30 in the Old City, where you can continue with your own lunch or explore at leisure.

Highlights

  • Explore the Old City of Jerusalem
  • Wander through the colorful quarters of the Old City
  • Visit the Holy Land sites of the Church of the Holy Sepulcher and the Western Wall
  • Enjoy panoramic views from Mount Scopus

Guiding languages

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• The tour ends in the Old City at 13:00 (approximately)
• Modest dress is required
• Tour is not suitable for children under the age of 4
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You will receive a mandatory temperature check
You are required to bring and wear a mask
Pick-up from main hotels in Jerusalem. If you need to be picked up from elsewhere (like an airbnb), the local operator will send you details of the closest pick-up point.
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When should I book?

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.


Cancellations

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.