Morning
Breakfast at hotel
9:00-9:15 AM
Meet your guide in hotel lobby
9:30-12:30 PM
The Historic Nucleus
Visit the City of David, the ancient capital of Jerusalem, established 3000 years ago by King David. Inaccessible for 19 years, the site has been continuously excavated since the reunification of Jerusalem with fascinating revelations constantly emerging.
Finish off wading through the architectural wonder called Hezekiah’s Water Tunnels (there’s also a dry exit) that once helped save the city from an attack by the Assyrians!
12:45-2:00 PM
Lunch [on own account]
2:30-5:30 PM
Four Quarters, Three Religions, One God
Walkthrough the alleyways of the Old City of Jerusalem and discover the intertwined stories of Jews, Christians, and Muslims throughout all four quarters. Stroll through the marketplaces (shuks) and alleyways, and discover the secret tastes, stories, people, and places that make this city unique.
5:30-6:00 PM
Return to hotel to freshen up for dinner
Evening
Dinner [on own account]
Suggestion: Jerusalem’s First Station, dating back to the 19th century is no longer a train station. Carefully preserved it is now a cultural hub in which on any given day you’ll find concerts, art galleries, lectures, performance art and more going on alongside a strong contingent of enjoyable dining options, such as the famous Adom restaurant.
Overnight at Mamilla
