Full Day Tel Aviv and Jerusalem Highlights

Tel Aviv celebrates when Jerusalem worships all Gods - Above and Under the Ground - unveil the secrets of the city

Short distance, but what a deference – The modern and vibrant city of Tel Aviv as opposed to the Divine Eternal City of Jerusalem.
Welcome to a tour of contrasts; sacred and secular, small and great, black and white but multicolored; where a modern road follows an ancient path that was paved by biblical patriarchs.
Wonder through pages of time:
Tel Aviv with it’s modern history of the resurrection of the people of Israel, followed by Jerusalem’s Biblical traditions, that become reality in front of our astounded eyes.
But, the real secret is in the people; we will meet them, learn about them and keep wondering – not only how they live together in peace, but also why they love it. . .
After so many years, I still marvel at it over and over again; now it is yours to absorb in all senses.
Old people will feel here the embrace of history, and young – the joy of life.
Journey through both cities’ geography, archaeology and history and it will take you to your own past, present and even your future.

ITINERARY

> After pickup – sightseeing drive – Tel Aviv:
• Rothchild Boulevard
• Mann Auditorium
• Old Jaffa
> Sightseeing drive through the modern Jerusalem:
• The Knesset – Israel’s parliament
• Israel Museum and Shrine of the Book
• Supreme Court
> Drive to the old city
Walk through the Jaffa Gate to visit the highlights of the city:
• David’s Citadel Museum (optional) presenting the history of Jerusalem
• The Jewish Quarter:
– Cardo – the main street of Byzantine Jerusalem
– Western Wall – The most holy place in the world to Jewish people, accessible to all religions
– Southern Wall – where once stood the monumental gate to the Second Temple, under which set the moneychangers
• Christian Quarter:
– walk along the Via Dolorosa, known as the ‘stations of the cross’ all the way to
– The Church of the Holy Sepulcher
• Moslem Quarter- an enchanting Arab bazaar, little alleys, and hundreds of shops
• City of David (optional) – where it all began – the birthplace of Jerusalem, where most of the Bible actually happened.

MEETING POINT + TOUR DURATION

Meeting Point Options: Rail or Bus Station, Cruise Ship Port, Airport, Hotel, Address or Intersection, Monument/Building

Duration: 8 hours

Weather will determine whether we will stay more in the open areas or use the indoor venues

TRANSPORTATION

My car is a Chevrolet Suburban. Airconditioned and spacious. Authorized by the Ministry of Tourism.
It seats 7 passengers + driver/guide. 8 in total.

WHAT’S INCLUDED

Guiding Services
Private Transportation
Admission Tickets

Other: Free Wi-Fi in the car
Mineral Water Bottles
Middle Eastern Lunch
Should we decide to enter the David’s Citadel Museum (indoor option)

ESTIMATED LOCAL CASH NEEDED

350 ILS – Snacks and souvenirs.
Most shops will take credit cards (with the exception of Amex).

WHAT’S EXTRA

Personal Expenses
Souvenirs
Food, Drinks, Snacks
Other: Transportation will be in my car.
During the tour, if a taxi will be needed, I will take care of it.
But the market… The market is very tempting… Most shops will accept your credit card (Amex is usually not welcome), and few will only accept cash.

RESTRICTIONS

No restrictions apply to my tours