Footsteps of Jesus Day Tour: Experience Jerusalem with Dguide Self Guiding App
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Jerusalem
Follow in the footsteps of Jesus on a self-guided day tour in Jerusalem. Experience the iconic sites and learn about the historical significance with the Dguide Self Guiding App.
Duration:
4 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
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Mount of Olives - Stop no. 1 - This impressive and iconic view of Jerusalem is the perfect backdrop to an introduction to Jerusalem. After a brief explanation of where we are, we will walk down the “Palm Sunday Road” and make our way to the next stop.
There are many peddlers at the observation deck and usually even a camel on hand for rides and photo-ops. Please be aware and act responsibly. -
Dominus Flevit Church - Station 2 - This small but impressive church is located along the “Palm Sunday Road”. It is traditionally associated with the tears shed by Jesus as he prophesied the destruction of Jerusalem and so the Church is shaped like a tear drop.
Take the time to take in the view from the adjacent deck in silent meditation. Don’t forget to take a look inside the church with it’s special window overlooking the old city and Church of the Holy Sepulcher. -
Garden of Gethsemane - Station 3 - The “Palm Sunday Road” winds down the hill towards the Valley of Kidron. At the end of the road, a sharp turn leads from the noisy street to the quite and serene Olive tree garden with impressive trees that are hundreds or even thousands of years old. The Church of All Nations AKA The Church of the Agony, is built on the traditional site of the Garden of Gethsemane. Among these ancient trees Jesus walked and prayed on the night of his arrest as described in the Gospel.
It is a perfect place for prayer and reflection. - Tomb of the Virgin Mary - Station 4 - Located in the Valley of Kidron is the Tomb of Mary. Below the street level - all that is left from the impressive basilica that once stood here - is a beautiful example of Crusader period construction. On the right side of the wide stairway leading down to the crypt is the tomb of Queen Melisende of Jerusalem, daughter of King Baldwin II.
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Pools of Bethesda - Station 5 - The Pools of Bethesda is the backdrop and location to the events described in the Gospel in John 5 where Jesus heals a man who has been unable to walk for 38 years. The adjacent Church of St. Ann is a beautiful example of neoclassic churches, it’s echoes perfectly designed for singing!
The site is managed by the French “White Fathers” order. Admission fee is 5 shekels per person. - Austrian Hospice - Station 6 - From the Pools of Bethesda we will begin our walk along the Via Dolorasa - aka The Way of the Suffering or The Passion of Christ. The stations are marked with round bronze plates. Along the Via Dolorosa on the corner of the noisy and bustling market street, large wooden doors hide a small slice of European hospitality with an amazing rooftop view. Take a short break inside. After the grand view from the roof (5 Shekel turnstile) enjoy an excellent cup of coffee and a slice of their famous apple strudel.
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Damascus Gate - Station 7 - From the Austrian Hospice follow the market alley to the right (slightly up hill) until exiting the city walls through the Damascus Gate.
The current gate is part of the Ottoman period (circa 1536) construction of the walls of Jerusalem. Below it you can see the remains of the Roman period gates. The road from the gate (The road to Damascus) will take us to the Garden Tomb - one of the possible sites for the crucifixion, burial an resurrections of Jesus. -
The Garden Tomb - Station 8 - The Garden Tomb is a possible location for the Crucifixion, burial and resurrection of Jesus Christ as described in the Gospel. It was identified only in the late 19th century. The Garden is owned and managed by the Protestant Garden Tomb (Jerusalem) Association, a Charitable Trust based in the United Kingdom.
The Garden has many chapels and quiet corners for communion, prayer and reflection. Visitors can view the “Skull caves” of the hill of Golgotha and of course enter the empty tomb.
Entrance is free. A group visit requires a reservation (02-539-8100)
What's Included
- FREE Dguide App access with ‘In the footsteps of Jesus’ Tour.
- Receive coupon-code after purchase.
- Code found in ‘Before You Go’ section of confirmation email.
What's Not Included
- Parking fees
Additional Information
This tour retraces the path of Jesus, from his celebrated entry at the Mount of Olives, across various landmarks of his sojourns in Jerusalem, to the climax at one of the potential locations of his crucifixion and resurrection - the Garden Tomb.\n*It’s important to note: The Garden Tomb is not open for visitation on Sundays and Mondays. But even if you’re pressed for time, you can still experience the tour on these days and make plans to visit the Garden Tomb later (Tuesday through Saturday).\nExperience this distinctive self-directed tour. With DGuide, your tour guide fits right in your hand. This platform enables visitors to explore at their preferred pace, absorbing as much or as little as they wish. Participants have the option to stick to the recommended trail or wander off and rejoin the tour whenever they choose.\nThe tour is the brainchild of Uri Goldflam, an expert guide and educator boasting three decades of experience in the field and the creator of Travel Trailer Israel.
- requires walking and using stairs
Location
Seven Arches
The tour is a self-guided tour. Once the tour is downloaded to the DGuide App you can start and stop at your own pace. Follow the hi-lighted rout to the stations, listen to the audio and video explanations. You can also go off the path and return later, at your leisure.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Rosetripple
Nov 13, 2023
Best trip ever - The best trip ever
So much to learn
I had a great teacher (tour guide)
I would do it again in a heartbeat
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Alexiaa834
Jun 7, 2023
The best experience possible! - Uri was the most knowledgeable, helpful, fun, and entertaining group leader! We had a group of over 30 and he was able to guide with the most excellence. You can tell that he is passionate about the history of Israel and has a deep connection with this country. I do not think I could have had a better experience. If I have the privilege of returning, it will most definitely be with Uri!
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Angela_a
Sep 17, 2023
It was okay - It was okay, needs more information, more detail, how, when, where, as close as possible exact locations, I like the idea of this but expected a bit more.
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