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Israel
Explore the city of Jerusalem in Israel, whether on a city break or as part of a longer trip. Short tours and activities for Jerusalem and nearby attractions are shown below (where available). You can also check out a wide range of guidebooks from the link above and explore flight and accomodation options from our industry leading partners below.
Jerusalem is a holy city for the three great monotheistic religions of the world - Christianity, Judaism and Islam. It holds importance as a place of pilgrimage and symbolism and has been the site of conflict for centuries. Among its 220 historic monuments are some of the holiest Jewish, Christian and Muslim sites in the world. The Temple Mount was the site of the First Temple, built by King Solomon, and the Second Temple, destroyed by the Romans in AD 70. Today, only the Western Wall remains, which was part of the supporting structure for the temple and is now perhaps the most revered of all Jewish sites. The atmosphere at the plaza around the Wall is amazing at sunset on Shabbat or for bar mitzvahs as is filled with people celebrating with music, singing and dancing. The most sacred Christian site is the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, marking the site of the crucifixion, tomb and resurrection of Jesus, still tensely shared between the different Christian churches. Via Dolorosa is believed to be the route taken by Jesus on the way to his crucifixion (though most historians believe it to be inaccurate). When the Arabs captured Jerusalem in the 7th century, they built the Dome of the Rock and the Al-Asqa Mosque on the Temple Mount (Al-Haram ash-Sharif). The Dome is the third most sacred site in Islam, believed to be the site of Mohammed's ascension to heaven. Other sites of note in Jerusalem include the Mount of Olives, offering superb panoramic views over the city and hosting numerous churches and the historic Citadel (or Tower of David). The old city itself it wonderful for wandering its narrow streets and alleyways and noting the contrast between the different quarters - The Christian quarter filled with tour groups and souvenir shops, the Muslim quarter with its hectic hustle and bustle of everyday life and the more modern and quiet residential areas of the Jewish quarter. Outside of the old city lie two excellent museums - the Israel Museum charting the history of the country and including the Dead Sea Scrolls and Yad Vashem, Israel's memorial to the Holocaust.
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Tours from Jerusalem
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Price: £162 Duration: 2 days Ex: Jerusalem |
2 Days Galilee - Nazareth and Acre Tour Travel from Jerusalem to Nazareth and the site of Jesus baptism on the Jordan River and see the ruins cities and churches of ancient times. |
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Price: £162 Duration: 2 days Ex: Jerusalem |
2 Days Jerusalem and Bethlehem Dead Sea Relaxation Tour Take two days to visit Jerusalem and Bethlehem and be treated to a relaxing mud-bath on this exciting trip. |
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Price: £246 Duration: 3 days Ex: Jerusalem |
3 Days Galilee and Golan Tour Take a three-day journey from Jerusalem to see Galilee and Golan two very important places in history. |
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Price: £43 Duration: 4 hrs Ex: Jerusalem |
Bethlehem Half Day Tour from Jerusalem Visit Bethlehem the City of Bread - a result of the wheat crop that grew in the region and the birthplace of King David. |
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Price: £67 Duration: day tour Ex: Jerusalem |
Caeserea and Rosh Hanikra Day Trip from Jerusalem Explore Israel's ancient Roman cities and ports on a fascinating day trip from Jerusalem. From the shores of the Mediterranean to the border of Lebanon, you will visit places of significance during the Roman empire, such as Caesarea, Haifa, Rosh Hanikra and the Crusader underground city at Acre. |
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Price: £68 Duration: 1 day Ex: Jerusalem |
Caeserea Haifa Acre and Rosh Hanikra from Jerusalem Visit four places with just one tour - Caeserea Haifa Acre and Rosh Hanikra. |
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Price: £49 Duration: 1 day Ex: Jerusalem |
Dead Sea Health and Relaxation Descend to the Judean Desert via the Inn of the Good Samaritan and get a view of Jericho. Relax in one of the resorts on the shore of the mineral-rich Dead Sea. |
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Price: £49 Duration: day tour Ex: Jerusalem |
Dead Sea Spa and Wellness Trip from Jerusalem Replenish the body and rejuvenate the mind, with this Dead Sea Spa and Wellness trip from Jerusalem! Cover yourself in the therapeutic natural mud, and float in the salt-rich sea amid spectacular landscape, flanked by the rolling hills of Jerusalem to the east and the mountains to the west. |
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Price: £81 Duration: 1 day Ex: Jerusalem |
Desert Safari Experience from Jerusalem Take a look at Israel from the Desert. |
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Price: £81 Duration: 1 day Ex: Jerusalem |
Golan Heights Get a chance to go around Golan Heights and see what that scenic place has to offer. |
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Price: £43 Duration: day tour Ex: Jerusalem |
Little Town of Bethlehem Half Day Trip from Jerusalem Take a half day tour from Jerusalem to Bethlehem, and discover the town famed as the birthplace of Jesus. Tracing the events of the Nativity, this comprehensive tour uncovers the highlights of this holy city for worshipers of all religions! |
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Price: £62 Duration: day tour Ex: Jerusalem |
Masada and the Dead Sea Day Trip from Jerusalem Discover two of Israel's must-see sights on this memorable day trip from Jerusalem. You'll explore the legendary ruins of Masada and King Herod's palaces, and enjoy a therapeutic visit to the famous Dead Sea. This unforgettable day trip also passes the setting of one of the New Testament's most famous parables, the Good Samaritan. |
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Price: £62 Duration: 1 day Ex: Jerusalem |
Masada and the Dead Sea from Jerusalem Go up to Masada by cable car to tour the 2000 year old fortress and palace built by King Herod and then take a mud bath in the mineral-rich Dead Sea. |
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Price: £56 Duration: 1 day Ex: Jerusalem |
Nazareth Tiberias and the Sea of Galilee Travel along Israels scenic coastal plain of Armageddon to Nazareth where you will get to see the Mount of Beatitudes and Church of the Multiplication of the Loaves and Fish at Tabgha. The ruins of the ancient synagogue of Capernaum and the City of Christ are also some of the sights youll get to visit along the way via Tiberias to the site of baptismal on the Jordan River. |
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Price: £55 Duration: day tour Ex: Jerusalem |
Nazareth, Tiberias and the Sea of Galilee Day Trip from Jerusalem Visit the Holy Land sites of Nazareth and the Sea of Galilee on a day trip from Jerusalem. You'll journey across Israel's coastal plains to explore the city of Nazareth, the setting of many New Testament tales, then travel to the Sea of Galilee, where Jesus performed many miracles. If you're intrigued by the sacred, or simply interested in the fascinating fables of the bible, this tour should be on your must-do list! |
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Price: £87 Duration: 1 day Ex: Jerusalem |
Safed Tiberias and Mount Meron Travel north to the wonderful area of Tiberias and see the graves of Rabbi Meir Baal Hanes and the Rambam. Go to Safed and the Synagogue of the Ari Hakadosh before driving to Mount Meron to visit the graves of Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai and his son Rabbi Elazar. |
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