Christian Private tour in Jerusalem

Overview

Take a walk through Christian quarter of Jerusalem which will take you back to the biblical times. A private guide will delineate the way of a tour according with the interests of your group. During your journey you will visit the most iconic churches of a Christian religion. Your guide will not only help you to understand the life of Christian during Jesus time but also will help you to dive deeper into relation between all 3 main religions with are confessing in the old city of Jerusalem. Don't wate your time and explore together Old city of Jerusalem!

Itinerary

1. Tomb Of The Virgin

   A church at the traditional place of the tomb of the virgin Mary. The church is cut into the rock and has a form of a cross, with a wide staircase leading down into the church and tomb. The structure is mostly from the Crusaders period.

   · 30 min

2. Garden of Gethsemane

   Garden at the foot of the Mount of Olives in Jerusalem where, according to the four Gospels of the New Testament, Jesus underwent the agony in the garden and was arrested before his crucifixion.

   · 30 min

3. The Church of Mary Magdalene is an Orthodox Christian church located on the Mount of Olives.Seven gilded onion domes, each topped by a tall Russian Orthodox cross, make the Church of St Mary Magdalene one of Jerusalem's most picturesque sights.

   · 30 min

4. Lions' Gate

   The gate is near the Temple Mount's northern wall. It opens directly into the Muslim Quarter and is the gate closest to the first station of the cross.

   · Non-stop passage

5. Church of St. Anne in Jerusalem, near the Sheep Gate and Pools of Bethesda, where there is a grotto built on a site believed to be the birthplace of Mary.

   · 30 min

6. Holy Monastery of the Praetorium

   It is place where Jesus was trialed by Pilatus. A set of caves under the building are presented to pilgrims as a local detention facility. The smallest cave in this group is said to be where Jesus was imprisoned.

   · 30 min

7. Via Dolorosa (Voie Douloureuse)

   According to Christians, the Via Dolorosa is the path Jesus took on his way to his crucifixion and resurrection.

   · 1 h

8. The Church of the Holy Sepulchre is a church in the Christian Quarter of the Old City of Jerusalem. According to traditions dating back to the 4th century, it contains two sites considered holy in Christianity: the site where Jesus was crucified, at a place known as Calvary or Golgotha, and Jesus's empty tomb, which is where he was buried and resurrected.

   · 40 min

Pickup

Pickup or meet at the departure point.

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What to know before you go

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• You will receive confirmation immediately when you book.

Travelers

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

• From 1 days before : 100% refunded
• From 0 days before : 0% refunded

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