Jerusalem: The Center of the Universe - Walk the "Holy City" with GaryTheGuide
This tour allows you to see Jerusalem from the perspective of multiple cultures and religions. We can traverse the city at your pace, seeing the sites that interest you most. I would be happy to personalize this tour for you based on your needs. The Old City of Jerusalem is filled with culture, sounds and tastes, people, and meaning. Wandering this city with an open mind can lead you to discover things you never knew, about the city and about yourself.
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Jerusalem: The Center of the Universe - Walk and understand the "Holy City"
What's included in Jerusalem: The Center of the Universe - Walk the "Holy City" with GaryTheGuide
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Temple Mount
What Muslims call Al-Aksa and Jews call the Temple Mount could be described as the connection between Heaven and Earth. It is the site of the Dome of the Rock and the al-Aksa Mosque, and it is where the Temples of Solomon and Herod stood. This spot represents where Christians, Jews, and Muslims envision the peace that awaits us all in the future.
This is the most accepted site for the Crucifixion and Resurrection of Jesus. It is filled with chapels and artifacts that narrate the stories of Jesus, his followers, and believers who shaped christianity throughout the ages. Recent restorations open up the ability to see stunning and colorful artwork, scenes that have been hidden beneath the dust for centuries.
Western Wall
There are three different sections of the Western Wall, the center of Jewish holiness for close to 8 centuries. The Hidden Wall helps you understand what this wall meant for Jews from the moment prayer began there in the 13th century. Ezrat Yisrael (the gender mixed area of the Western Wall) allows you to grasp how this wall is connected to the Temple, God's house on Earth. The traditional Western Wall (gender separated) allows you to see how modern Israel and it's people interface with this holy spot, an image that brings out the challenges and conflicts within the Jewish faith.
Inclusions
- Food and shopping recommendations
- Guiding at all sites and along the paths of the Old City of Jerusalem
- Help in planning any other aspect of your stay in Israel
- There are many restaurants and snacks along the way. I will be glad to help you find the best food that fits your needs. The cost is not included in the tour price.
- Entry fees (where applicable)
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Holy sites require modest dress! You may dress comfortable while walking along the streets and markets. When entering the Holy sites, women must cover their legs down to their ankles, their arms past their elbows, and their front up to their neckline. Men must have their knees covered and wear a shirt with sleeves. (contact GaryTheGuide for details)
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points
Please arrive at the pick up point 20 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
Pick up is personalized to your needs. You may choose to meet me at Jaffa Gate, the main entrance in to the Old City of Jerusalem. If you prefer, I can meet you at a convenient spot or at your hotel. For an additional charge, I can pick you up from hotels that are farther away and provide transport to Jerusalem.
Meeting / End Points
- I will be waiting just outside Jaffa Gate.
