We'll understand the contexts of past and present, Jewish, Christian and Islamic traditions, by getting the geographical perspective from the MT of Olives. Panoramic hilltop tour around the "HOLY BASIN". Gethsemane - where Jesus was arrested Then we'll enter the historic city. Way of Cross and Church of Holy Sepulcher where Christians remember the passion and death of Jesus but also the resurrection. We'll also see where Jews remember their past. The 4 quarters of the Old City.

This day's a really breathtaking experience! City of David-the historic nucleus - where it all began. From there we'll continue to impressing underground areas - a city underneath a city Southern and Western wall and excavations to go to the Pinnacle of the Temple and "The entrance" to the Temple from the time of Jesus Western wall tunnels. Temple Mt (also called by Muslims Haram a-sharif- the noble sanctuary). Subject to Political situation. Sometimes long lines due to intense security checks and limited visiting hours visitors here- especially woman- must be extremely modestly clothed. Do not bring bibles, musical instruments, nor alcohol!

Yad vashem & Mt Herzl national memorial complex and Holocaust museum.
Ein Karem- hometown of John the Baptist with typical Mediterranean ambiance
Israel Museum-word class Museum of just about everything-but especially for the world renown Dead Sea Scrolls and model of Jerusalem in the Ancient period(scale 1:50)
Panoramic driving including geopolitical tour
Mt Zion with Hall of last Supper and other sites
Bethlehem- under Palestinian control- dependent on Political situation and entailing
Bringing passport obligatory!

This day we will see how people live in Jerusalem. We will visit the vibrant Mahane Yehuda market,
Walk on the Walls of the Old City
Tower of David museum for history of Jerusalem and its historic Citadel
Temple Mt- subject to Political situation. Sometimes long lines due to intense security checks and limited visiting hours visitors here- especially women- must be extremely modestly clothed
Do not bring bibles, musical instruments, nor alcohol!

Our suggestion is to have at least 2 days for this itinerary

Elah valley where David fought Goliath. We'll also get to know Israel's "Hummus Capital" additional days for more relaxing lush landscapes but very interesting sites rarely done by most visitors including Valley Abu Gosh - biblical Kiryat Yearim- where Ark of the covenant was before being brought by David to Jerusalem. It's also a possible location of Emmaus. Har Adar- let yourself be surprised with one of the most impressing sites and stories in the country!
Beautiful hidden monasteries such as St John the Baptist in the Desert and Beit Jemal attributed to Gamaliel from the Book of Acts
Wine tasting
Latrun and valley of Ayalon- where Joshua commanded the sun to stand still, Emmaus, one of the sites where Jesus appeared before his disciples Latrun- major battlefield in 1st Israeli- Arab war
Optional Jeep and/ or ATV tours
Nature walks in the homeland of Samson in the area of the Valley of Soreq with what is considered as one of the world's most beautiful Stalactite caves
Bet Guvrin(WHS) - "Land of 1000 caves" another totally different in character "underground city". optional- participate in a dig for a day.