Highly recommend!
Alice_M
May 31, 2023, 12:32:01 PM
May 31, 2023, 12:32:01 PM
This was a great tour of Mount Olive which has so much to see. We loved our tour guide Alex! He timed everything very well and told stories very well.
About Activity
Explore and discover the treasures that lie in this special area which is of legendary importance to Christians and Jews alike. This Mount has overlooked the city of Jerusalem as it has been built, razed and conquered over thousands of years, and it has the stories, historical sites, and spiritual significance to match this unique position overlooking the old city.
What's Included
Includes
- Guided Tour
- Air-conditioned vehicle
Excludes
- Food and Drinks
- Entrance fees to churches
Departure & Return
Departure Point
- Go to the stone bench just outside Jaffa Gate and look for the tour guide wearing a green shirt with "Guide" written in yellow on the backside and holding a green umbrella.
Return
- The tour will end next to Lions Gate. If desirable, travelers can return to the meeting point at Jaffa Gate by foot along with the tour guide.
Itinerary
Gethsemane is a 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. It is a place of great resonance in Christianity.
The Church of the Ascension is a chapel and shrine located on the Mount of Olives. Part of a larger complex, consisting first of a Christian church and monastery, then an Islamic mosque, it is located on a site the traditionally believed to be the earthly spot where Jesus ascended into Heaven after his Resurrection.
Tomb of the Virgin Mary, located in the Kidron Valley at the foot of Mount of Olives, is believed to be the burial place of Mary, the mother of Jesus.
The Jewish Cemetery on the Mount of Olives, is the oldest and most important Jewish cemetery. It is approximately five centuries old, containg anywhere between 70,000 and 150,000 tombs, including the tombs of famous figures in early modern Jewish history.
Language Offered
English - GUIDE
Spanish - GUIDE
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Operated by Abraham Tlalim Tours LTD
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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