Drive to Mount of Olives for a panoramic view of the city. One of the city's most famous landmarks is the Mount of Olives. It separates the most holy place, the Temple Mount, from the Judean Desert to the east. We know it to be the place from which Jesus the Messiah ascended into heaven (Acts 1:11), and where He will one day return. The Mount of Olives is frequently mentioned in the New Testament as part of the route from Jerusalem to Bethany and the place where Jesus stood when he wept over Jerusalem (an event known as Flevit super illam in Latin). ... Jesus ascended to heaven from the Mount of Olives according to Acts 1:9–12.
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. There are several small olive groves in church property, all adjacent to each other and identified with biblical Gethsemane.
Stop at Mount Zion to visit King David's Tomb, Room of Last Supper. In biblical usage, however, “Mount Zion” often means the city rather than the hill itself. ... Mount Zion is the place where Yahweh, the God of Israel, dwells (Isaiah 8:18; Psalm 74:2), the place where he is king (Isaiah 24:23) and where he has installed his king, David (Psalm 2:6). The Tomb of King David is one of the most sacred sites for the Jews. Nonetheless, according to the researchers, there is no certainty that this is in fact King David’s burial site. The bible mentions that King David was buried in the City of David, which is located at the foot of the Temple Mount. Located on an upper floor of King David's Tomb, the Room of the Last Supper, also called The Cenacle, is considered one of the holiest sites for Christianity in Jerusalem, since according to the tradition, it was the place where the last supper took place.
Continue to the Christian Quarter. Walk along the Via Dolorosa and visit the Church of Holy Sepulchre. The Via Dolorosa is a processional route in the Old City of Jerusalem. It represents the path that Jesus would have taken, forced by the Roman soldiers, on the way to his crucifixion. Via Dolorosa (Latin for “Sorrowful Way” or “Way of Suffering”) is a narrow, stone path believed to be the route Jesus took to His Crucifixion nearly 2000 years ago. ... It is here that Christians relive and celebrate Christ's Passion, Death and Resurrection. The Via Dolorosa is filled with religion and ritual.
The Church of the Holy Sepulcher is the most sacred site in the world for millions of Christians. This is the site of the crucifixion, burial and resurrection of Jesus. Helena identified this place as The Calvary, where Jesus was crucified. Calvary, or Golgotha, (Aramaic: “Skull”) also called Calvary, (from Latin calva: “bald head” or “skull”), skull-shaped hill in ancient Jerusalem, the site of Jesus' crucifixion. It is referred to in all four Gospels (Matthew 27:33, Mark 15:22, Luke 23:33, and John 19:17). According to the New Testament, Jesus was crucified at a spot outside Jerusalem called Golgotha, which in Aramaic means “place of the skull.” The Latin word for skull is calvaria, and in English many Christians refer to the site of the crucifixion as Calvary.
Enter the Old City and walk through the Armenian and Jewish quarters to the recently excavated and restored Cardo, the Roman Road. The southern part of the Cardo, uncovered in the Jewish Quarter, was built during the reign of the emperor Justinian (527-565), as a continuation of the earlier, Roman, northern part, thus linking the two main churches of Byzantine Jerusalem the Holy Sepulcher and the Nea Church.
See the Jewish Wailing Wall, The Kotel. The Wailing Wall or Western Wall is an ancient limestone wall in the Old City of Jerusalem. It is a relatively small segment of a far longer ancient retaining wall, known also in its entirety as the "Western Wall". The Western Wall's holiness in Judaism is a result of its proximity to the Temple Mount. Because of the Temple Mount entry restrictions, the Wall is the holiest place where Jews are permitted to pray, though the Foundation Stone, the most sacred site in the Jewish faith, lies behind it.
Leaving Jerusalem behind, you will drive to the Dead Sea, or “Sea of Salt.” Located in the Jordan Rift Valley between Jordan and the West Bank, it is the lowest place on earth and its high density of salt makes for a unique experience as you float on the beautiful aquamarine surface. You will stop to relax at one of the resorts on the shores of the Dead Sea and enjoy the opportunity to float while covering yourself with the mineral rich, therapeutic Dead Sea mud. Take a full benefit from the therapeutic qualities of the natural Dead Sea mud. Return transfer to pick up point.
Was a wonderful experience. We got to see the dead C, and of course the holy city in Jerusalem, and went to the wall. Transportation was on time. Guide was very knowledgeable. I had a great experience.!!
We had an excellent experience with Compass Travel Israel. Everything was seamless from airport pickup to hotel transfers and touring. Enrique was an incredible guide—friendly, knowledgeable, and spoke multiple languages fluently. Benjamin was also wonderful to work with—professional and very helpful. We felt safe, well taken care of, and truly enjoyed every moment. Highly recommend.
Wow Enrique our tour guide was just above and beyond making sure we live the story of the holy bible and perspectives from other religions
Enrique provided a very through tour and we loved his commentary. The history of Israel both ancient and current was fascinating.
We had an absolutely amazing experience on our private tour of Jerusalem and the Dead Sea with Enrique! From start to finish, he went above and beyond to make this an unforgettable experience for our family. Enrique is incredibly knowledgeable about history, and his explanations brought every site to life. As we are from Argentina, it was a pleasure to have everything explained in perfect Spanish with an Argentinian touch, which made the experience even more special. This was a family tour, and he was so patient and accommodating, especially with my grandmother, who needed extra time. He made sure everyone was comfortable and taken care of, showing not just expertise but also kindness and professionalism. The amount of history and insight Enrique shared was priceless. We highly recommend this tour and, most importantly, Enrique as a guide! If you’re visiting Israel, this is an experience you must not miss! Thank you, Enrique, for making this trip so memorable and special!
Enrique was our guide and we had a wonderful time. He is very funny, very thoughtful and teach us a lot about Jerusalem in one day. His knowledge about history is amazing. The car was very comfortable. We highly recommended!
Everything was more than perfect! Our guide was very enthusiastic and made our day the best. He gave us a very complete info about all places we visited. Thank Enrique.
Perfect tour, in every respect. Tour leaders are professors of their craft. Amazing sights and the tour company gives so much more. Benjamin and his company are skilled AND kind. Booking with Compass will give you peace of mind and value you will get not get anywhere else.
This company is fantastic. They worked with us to accommodate our group and add on other activities. And Benjamin was the best driver! He was prompt and knowledgeable and fun. We loved the Jeep ride through the judean desert and the Dead Sea. I highly recommend! My girls and husband are still thanking me for the highlight of our trip!
Really liked all Jerusalem, Masada, dead sea, Magdala. Enjoyed the history. We started in Jerusalem, visited old city, the Holy sepulchre, we went to Bethlehem, Drove by Jerricho. Enrique also took us to see a kibbutz as well as west bank settlements
Outstanding tour with an outstanding tour guide. It was without question above and beyond our expectations. The overall organization of the Bethlehem was incredible and the. Jerusalem parts was stunning!
Without a doubt it is a unique experience, super cute the person who has played me as a guide, explained everything in detail. You walk quite a lot, personally it didn't get heavy, but if you try to wear comfortable shoes and aguita, because the sun is quite a lot. But when you visit Jerusalem wanting to learn and know more than you already know, time and distance is relative.
Punctual, attentive, they have been paying attention to you and the schedules for days before. Saúl showed us Jerusalem and helped us avoid the lines with mischief and knowing the usual route of all the guides, he knew how to save time by ordering the visit in his own way. He explained to us with patience and knowledge everything we visited. The excursion we took on August 9 was wonderful, all of it.
Unforgettable experience we also visited belen and our star guide saul feldman with his stories at least taught us the three religions in detail and professionalism very polite and gentle to, make us spend a few days not to forget
A lot of Christian Jewish detail in the story Our guide A 5 star hotel Schedules were properly met and punctuality
Saul is an excellent guide, is very well prepared, possesses great historical knowledge, much experience and ability to communicate; which made us live a wonderful and unforgettable visit to those beautiful and sacred places.
Our guide Saul was very professional, he was guiding us for 3 consecutive days and the truth is that we already felt like family, Saul is very knowledgeable about the history which was very positive to understand everything we saw besides that he was in charge of taking care of us and giving tips of the best places for photos, it was a great experience, a lot to see in a very short time and one tires but despite everything, I can say that I saw almost everything in 3 days, this tourism company is 100% recommended.
An emotional and very pleasant experience. Our guide, Saul, demonstrated great knowledge and mastery of the issues. He has great command of the word and group control. It gave us the confidence to distribute our time, meeting our demanding schedules.
Saul, a guide with great knowledge and mastery of the issues. He stayed 4 days as a private guide for our group. Very punctual every day.
We had an excellent trip to all the places mentioned in the chosen package. Our guide Shaul, he was always watching us, showing us and informing us every important point exceeding to show us different places than planned in the daily activities They were long days but with a satisfying tiredness of being able to visit all those places and return to the hotel to rest and prepare for the next adventure
We did my mother, my sister, my cousin and I, 4 private tours with the guide Saul. It has been an unforgettable experience both for the country (which is impressive to know a city with so many cultures) and for Saul who did everything possible to enjoy this trip, organizing the times to make the most of it, explaining everything in great detail and always, with good humor.
Our journey with the humble Saul was unforgettable. Saul gave us a great learning of the Holy Land of which we have the best memory. It was an incredible journey that guided them with great passion and wisdom. This tour could not see better. Saul is always in our memories of this incredible opportunity in Israel. Thank you so much for everything.
Sea of Galilee enjoys a refreshing feeling on the shore of the lake, Mount Carmel a very very quiet and relaxed place, you experience a feeling of stillness and peace.
We enjoy 3 tours with Compass. They adjusted the plan so that we could be on Palm Sunday, do the renewal of Baptism in the Jordan, all very well organized and Saul, who accompanied us during the three days was an excellent guide!! He was always attentive to our doubts, and his knowledge, the pleasant way to explain things and recommendations were 10!
The Mount Carmel where Jesus knows where Jesus was crucified, where the Holy Sepulchre is.
A trip with a lot of safety a lot of attention and educational well.Well pleased concerned that we were not left with any doubt.
The Holy Land is a spectacular place, full of history, each little street tells you important passages of the Bible. Saul, our guide, definitely not only told us the story of each little place but also, his sympathy for making the long tours magical and very interesting is rating that he loves his work! Always willing, with an unflinching memory and an enviable physical stamina, you can walk hours uphill, downhill while telling you the stories along the way. It has a lot of information 👌 Definitely the best guide in Spanish you will find in the Holy Land.
The guide masters a good knowledge of history and makes good biblical notes. Service was punctual and performed to do and see everything.
Excellent experience a super guide with perfect Spanish and great knowledge of each of the places visited... we really felt comfortable and comfortable with my daughter, I totally recommend it. Thank you very much for your kindness and kindness. I absolutely recommend this experience.
I all liked everything was very exciting the guiana is a love the ed a loving thespian and explains very well everything thank you
We really liked the excursion, very well organized.the landscapes,Mesada, the bath in the dead sea, we left Tel Aviv and everything was on time.I recommend the company Compass, also the prices,better than other companies.
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