Highlights
- Full day trip of the City of David, Jerusalem
- Enjoy panoramic views from the Mount of Olives
- See the Tomb of King David and the Hall of the Last Supper
- Explore the Jewish quarter and visit the Zion Gate, Sephardic Synagogues and Herodian Mansions
- Witness ongoing excavations at the City of David
- Transport by air-conditioned coach
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Recent Photos of this Tour
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City of David, JerusalemCity of David, Jerusalem by Yoel Ben-Avraham via Wikimedia Commons ~ used under CC-BY-ND licensePhoto by: Creative Commons12 2011 -
City of David and the Kidron ...City of David and the Kidron Valley, Jerusalem by Ian W Scott via Flickr ~ used under CC-BY-SA licensePhoto by: Creative Commons11 2011 -
Useful Information
City of David and Underground Jerusalem Day Trip
Traveling along the Kidron Valley you will pass the Garden of Gethsemane, where Jesus prayed prior to his Crucifixion, before continuing to the walls of the Old City. From here, take a short drive to Mount Zion to visit the tomb of King David – the second King of Israel, famed for the David and Goliath battle. Close to his tomb is the Hall of the Last Supper, where Jesus shared the Last Supper with his disciples.
Enter the Jewish quarter via the Zion Gate (David’s Gate) and explore the four Sephardic synagogues from the 16th century, which have been restored to their former grandeur. Envisage how the wealthy Jerusalemites lived it up over 2000 years ago at the excavated Herodian Mansions. Once occupied by the rich, Jewish Temple priests and their families, these former luxury mansions were built on terraces (one of top of the other) so that each one had an unrestricted view of the temple.
Just south of the Old City, your day trip will head over to the narrow ridge running down from the Temple Mount. This hilltop ridge is the area of Jerusalem known as the City of David, captured by King David over three thousand years ago. Above ground, the City of David is a vibrant hive of activity, but it is underground where recent excavations reveal the most exciting archeological finds of the ancient world. Here you can sense the geographical significance of this striking ancient city before returning back.
Reviewed by Julia A, June 2012
The guide was very knowledgable. He showed the two students and myself unique points of view, and gave us time to ask questions.
Reviewed by DAVID O, January 2011
The trip was wonderful as the guide, Meir, had a comprehensive background and was more than glad to answer questions. The route was excellent as well.
