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Kid/family friendly
Suitable for business trips
Plan to dress modestly
Tour Plan
- Pick up from hotel
- Enjoy the view from Mount of Olives
- Visit Garden of Gethsemane and the Church of all Nations
- Introduction to The Old City of Jerusalem at Jaffa Gate
- Explore the Jewish Quarter (including a view from the rooftops, the Cardo and synagogues)
- Time for reflection at the Western Wall – the Kotel
- Lunch in the Old City
- Walk along the Via Dolorosa and stop along some of its main stations
- Visit the Church of the Holy Sepulcher
- Visit King David’s Tomb and the Room of Last Supper located on Mount Zion
- Return to your hotel
Included in the tour:
A luxury van equipped with a mini-fridge and WiFI
Not included in the tour:
Meals:
Breakfast – you will have time to have breakfast at your hotel
Lunch
Entrance fees to all sites
Gratuity
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The Old City of Jerusalem holds within its ancient walls incredible stories dating 3000 years back. The stories of kings and conquerors, rebellions, exiles, myths, faith, miracles, and bloody wars are all layers upon layers accumulated over time, waiting to be peeled away and retold.
The Old City has always been a residential area. Today, it is home to various communities belonging to the 3 large monotheistic faiths, residing in four quarters (Armenian, Christian, Jewish, and Muslim). However, in spite of the fact that the space within the walls is rather small (less than one square kilometer), it is also packed with important religious sites frequented year-round by people from all over the world.
On this tour, we will visit some of the Old City’s most symbolic religious and historic sites such as the Western Wall, the Via Dolorosa, and The Church of Holy Sepulcher, the Room of Last Supper and King David’s Tomb on Mount Zion and much more. While we walk from site to site we will be able to observe the local communities as they go about their day-to-day lives.
The itinerary is one of many optional itineraries that can be planned as a day tour in the Old City. We at Aizen Travel offer highly customized tours, based on a continuous dialogue with our clients. We make it our priority to tailor-suit tours based on preferences, needs, budget, and interests, ensuring your Old City experience will be perfect. Changes can also be made on-the-go as your day with the guide unfolds.
Check out recent reviews of the Old City tour on TripAdvisor:
- Oksanaa-b
It was wonderful day tour with Assaf!!
We have visited Old city with a lot places besides normally touristic ways. He is great guide and also great person.
Many... read more tanks from B-Family:))
14/08/2019 - nattofeet
What an exceptional surprize! My first time to Israel and Assaf was more than just a tour guide, he turned out to be a historian, someone who could explain the... read more reason for the political history as well as make it all understandable to an outsider to Israel. We covered a lot ground in just one day but I never felt rushed since Assif took care of every little detail from start to finish. We saw not only the key sites but found some of the best food in the most "off the beaten path" places which made me realize that his expertise also included where the average tourist would not go... overall an amazing experiece, one which I hope to repeat again.
21/01/2023 - Norman T
We visited Israel for the first time, and had Assaf guide us through this amazing experience. His enthusiasm and knowledge of the sites and region in general is superlative, and... read more that made our visit deeply engaging. Always easygoing and flexible to what you need to see or do, he is a limb above the several guides we have used before. Thanks, Assaf !!!
Should you ever visit Israel, do not hesitate in contacting him !
PS Ask him about the delicious local cuisine, and more importantly, indulge
02/01/2023 - M2989TUjoshuar
Assaf was excellent for our family trip. He wove stories and information about Israeli history and culture into the tour and was able to pivot between talking to someone who... read more had been to Israel multiple times (me) and people who had not been there at all (my parents).
I highly recommend Assaf!
09/03/2020 - Camper715397
Our first time visit to Israel greatly exceeded our expectations, and much of the credit for this is due to the experience, knowledge, and care provided by our guide Assaf.... read more He crafted each day’s pace, selection of sites, and discussion to our small group of four’s needs and wishes.
Assaf has a deep knowledge of the historic and religious significance of all the sites we visited as we traveled through Jaffa, Jerusalem, the Golan Heights, the historic sites around the Dead Sea, etc. We also enjoyed his thoughtful discussion, when prompted, about current Middle East situations and culture.
Assaf introduced us to fascinating and delicious local cuisine, where we were treated as favored guests. At shops and bazaars his advice was welcome, and his negotiation skills were always exceptional.
Assaf’s always-friendly demeanor and broad smile brightened every day. We will strongly recommend him to anyone we know traveling to Israel, and hope to have a chance to explore more of Israel with him in the future.
25/12/2022 - camelle08
The Only Guide You'll Ever Need in Israel! - There are truly not enough words to express how incredible Assaf is! Look no further for one of the best tour guides in Israel hands down!
Assaf made our... read more little group's tour of Israel better than I could have ever imagined. He is SO knowledgeable in the history, culture, religion, and essence of Israel. He knows all of the tips and tricks to ensure that his groups beat all of the rushes at the most popular tourist spots. He knew the best spots to enjoy local cuisine, and was so helpful in the bazaar's to know whether we were getting a good deal or not.
Assaf was also an incredible advocate for our group when things were not going right at hotels or sites.
He was so fun, easygoing, and remarkably flexible when plans needed to change in a pinch.
By the end of our time, we not only gained an enriching, memorable experience, but a lifelong friend in Assaf too. I will be forever grateful to our tour company for pairing us with him!
I wholeheartedly recommend Assaf as a tour guide. You won't regret it 🙂
21/09/2022 - marksB9123RW
Our party of four spent three full interesting and enjoyable days private touring with Assaf in the Galilee, Jerusalem and Dead Sea/Masada regions. In all respects Assaf was very knowledgeable... read more and informative, flexible on scheduling, and always attentive to our needs. When we climbed the Masada Snake Path at sunrise, Assaf was great in supporting both the faster and slower members of our party. I highly recommend Assaf to be your guide in Israel.
20/11/2022 - alecwithac
Really, everything was perfect! Assaf is a super dynamic, fun and straight up nice tour guide, and he clearly knows his stuff very well! Thank you so much for the... read more unforgettable experience!
14/08/2019 - TeeBoxRon
ASSAF IS THE GUIDE YOU WANT FOR YOUR TRIP TO ISRAEL - I cannot say enough great things about how good Assaf was as our guide. Better than 5 stars in my opinion. For 10 days, Assaf took us around Israel... read more from Tel Aviv, to Haifa, all the way up north, then down to Jerusalem, with many stops in between. This is the second time my family has used Assaf as our guide, and he was specifically requested for this trip. Assaf knows all in the in's and out's to make your trip memorable. He is very puntucal each morning, and hits all the spots on your trip as scheudled. He is very very professional, knowledgeable, accommodating, and a true pleasure to be with each day. He knows a lot and will teach you a lot. He provides a very personal experience that is top rate. It felt like my relative taking me on a tour of Israel. While we did go to all the big ticket "touristy" spots, he also took us on really fun activities and hit other spots that were uniquely differenet and new. He shows you and lets you experience the local vibe and cuisine of each city you visit. Assaf knows all the local great local food spots as well. Assaf takes the time to make sure you are getting the most out of your trip. He goes abnove and beyond what you would expect. There was a very specific hanukkiah I was in search of during my trip. Although I never found it during my trip, I gave Assaf a picture of it and he said he would use his resources to find it. Well wouldn't youi know it, 2 weeks after I returned home he contacted me to let me know he found. Never thought it would happen. Amazing. Not just any guide would do that after the fact. That's what makes him great. I will definitely be using and recommending Assaf in the future.
25/07/2022 - Andrea S
We had a great day. Assaf was awesome! He not only answered all of our questions, but did so like a seasoned storyteller. He was friendly and warm. It... read more was truly a memorable experience.
14/08/2019
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