Private Car - The Best of Jerusalem and the Old City
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Port
Ashdod (Jerusalem), Israel
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Activity Level
Moderate Activity
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Excursion Type
All
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Wheelchair Accessible
No
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Starting At (prices in USD)
$1110
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Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
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Duration
Approximately 8 ¼ hours - Price is per vehicle, not per person. See additional NOTES
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Meals Included
Meals not included
On the drive to Jerusalem, familiar names will catch your attention along the way. Begin your tour with a magnificent view over the Golden City from atop the Mount of Olives. Then walk through the Garden of Gethsemane, where Jesus spent the last moments before his arrest. Early Christians were already holding gatherings here before the first church was built around AD 380. Visit the beautiful modern-day church and see some of the oldest olive trees remaining in Jerusalem.
Re-board your car for the short drive to Mt Zion to visit the Room of the Last Supper and King David's Tomb. Observe the Ramparts built in the 16th century, and then enter the Old City via the Zion Gate. Walk through the Jewish Quarter and the Roman Cardo to the Church of the Holy Sepulcher on the site of Christ's resurrection. The original vast sanctuary built here by Emperor Constantine was destroyed centuries later, but a replacement was eventually rebuilt by the Crusaders. Inside the church, you will see the last five Stations of the Cross.
Proceed through the colorful bazaar back to the Jewish Quarter. Next, you will spend some time at the Wailing Wall. This is the last vestige of the ramparts that surrounded the Holy Temple of the Jews, built by Solomon, destroyed by Nebuchadnezzar, rebuilt by Babylonian exiles, and burned down by Titus. Exit the Old City and drive back to Ashdod. Lunch is on your own during the free time (not included).
Capacity: 2 guests. Your private party may be of any size up to the maximum capacity.
Please note: Private cars are ordered per vehicle (not per person), so only one person in the party needs to order the vehicle. The price shown is the total cost for the vehicle, driver, English-speaking guide and applicable entrance fees. Bring a head cover, local currency or credit cards for drinks, meals or incidentals. Wear light clothes and comfortable shoes. Please note: Tour does not operate on Saturdays or Holidays. There is no restroom stop on the approximately 1.5-hour drive between Ashdod and Jerusalem.Please note: Tour does not operate on Saturdays or Holidays. There is no restroom stop on the approximately 1.5-hour drive between Ashdod and Jerusalem.