• Old City of Jerusalem - Enter the Old City of Jerusalem through Jaffa Gate, constructed by the Turkish Emperor Suleiman the Magnificent along with the city’s walls.
• Tower of David Museum of the History of Jerusalem - Explore the Tower of David fortress, which dates back 2000 years. Ascend Phasael’s Tower, built by Herod the Great in 20 BC, for a breathtaking view of the Old City of Jerusalem and the Mount of Olives. Marvel at the Dome of the Rock, The Church of the Holy Sepulchre, and the two largest Synagogues in the Jewish Quarter. A fantastic photo opportunity awaits.
• Jewish Quarter - Stroll through the Armenian Quarter to enter the Jewish Quarter. Begin with a visit to the Cardo, the ancient Roman road established in Jerusalem in 136 CE after Roman Emperor Hadrian defeated the Bar Kochba rebellion, renamed Jerusalem to Aelia Capitolina, and prohibited Jews from residing in the city.
• Hurva Synagogue - Visit the Hurva Synagogue to learn about the return of Ashkenazi Jews to Zion in the 18th Century and how this synagogue became the main Ashkenazi synagogue in the Old City. Discover its destruction by the Jordanians in 1948 and its reconstruction 15 years ago. Explore the synagogue and its dome.
• The Four Sephardic Synagogues - Proceed to the four Sephardi Synagogues to learn about the Sephardi community’s Return to Zion after the Jews were expelled from Spain in 1492. Hear about the treatment of Jews in these synagogues up to the 20th Century.
• Herodian Quarter/Wohl Archaeological Museum - Travel back 2000 years to see the remains of the Priest’s houses from the Second Temple era. Admire the remarkable drawing of the Temple Menorah and learn about the Priests’ roles in the Temple.
• Burnt House - Visit the Burnt House, a residential building from the Second Temple period discovered during the Jewish Quarter’s restoration after 1967. Observe a stone weight engraved with the name Katros, a family of kohanim mentioned in the Pesachim of the Talmud. A second stone weight was recently found nearby, under the Tiferet Yisrael Synagogue, bearing this family’s name. Alongside the stone weight, see a spearhead used by Jewish rebels defending against Roman legions, as well as pottery and tools carved from Jerusalemite stone.
• Jewish Quarter - Enjoy lunch at various cafes and eateries in the Jewish Quarter.
• The Davidson Center - Visit the archaeological site around the Temple Mount. View the Western and Southern Walls of Herod’s Temple Mount platform. Learn about the Roman destruction of the city and the Temple’s downfall. Walk along the road used by pilgrims and see their entry point to the Temple Mount.
• Western Wall - Walk to the Western Wall, the holiest site in Judaism, and see the last remnant of the Holy Temple destroyed in 70 AD.
• Batei Mahseh Square - Learn about the War of Independence in 1948 and the loss and destruction of the Jewish Quarter by the Jordanians. Visit the memorial for the fallen soldiers who defended the quarter. Hear about the Jewish exile from the Old City via the Zion Gate.

• Private transportation
• Licensed English Guide

• Lunch

The tour is set in the Jewish Quarter of Jerusalem’s Old City, focusing on the theme of returning to Zion. Zion, originating from the Jewish Bible, was initially the name of the fortress King David seized when the Israelites took control of Jerusalem around 3000 years ago. Over time, it became synonymous with both Jerusalem and Israel.

Following the destruction of the Second Temple in 70 CE, Jews have endeavored to reestablish a lasting presence in their holiest city. Despite being scattered across the globe, Jerusalem has consistently drawn Jews back, symbolizing a return to Zion, even in the face of great adversity. During the tour, participants will explore the events following the Roman destruction of Jerusalem and hear stories of Jewish returns throughout the centuries. The narrative includes the loss of the Jewish Quarter in 1948 and the subsequent reunification of Jerusalem in 1967, reaffirming its status as the Eternal Capital of Israel.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.