Our tour starts on the Mount of Olives were we visit the Church of the Ascension.
The Church of the Ascension marks the spot where Jesus ascended to heaven and there is a rock with an imprinted footprint thought to be where Jesus stood before his ascension. The original church built here was in 390 but most of the chapel building we see today is from the Crusader period.
Nearby is the Church of the Pater Nostre (Sanctuary of the Eleona), on this spot Jesus taught the Lord's Prayer.We see a Crusader cloister and the grotto where Jesus would have taught. This is also where Jesus told his disciples of the eminent destruction of Jerusalem and the 2nd coming.
From the Mount of Olives we look out over the City of Gold across the ancient Jewish cemetery and to the Old City and Temple Mount beyond.
View of Temple Mount
We begin to descend the mount pausing at the Dominus Flevit (the Lord Wept). It was here that Christ cried as he envisioned the destruction of Jerusalem.
Visit the Garden of Gethsemane
A little further along we get to the Church of All Nations and the Garden of Gethsemane. It was here that Jesus prayed before his arrest . The church was funded by a number of nations which each have their coat of arms displayed in decorative glass on the ceiling. The entrance is through tall columns which support a mosaic showing Jesus as the connection between God and man
We cross the Kidron Valley and arrive at the Lion's Gate of Jerusalem's Old City. We see the pools of Bethesda as mentioned in the Gospel of John.
Walk in the Old city of Jerusalem
Visit the Pools of Bethesda
We visit the Crusader Church of Saint Anne constructed above a grotto thought to be where Jesus' mother Mary was born.In the Convent of the Sisters of Zion we enter the cellars to see the water cistern dating back to the Second Temple era. We see the Lithostratos, engraved Roman flagstones, which are part of extensive archaeological findings beneath the convent. It is believed that here Pontius Pilate stood in judgment of Jesus in the courtyard of Praetorium.
In The Footsteps Of Jesus Jerusalem Biblical Trip From Jerusalem
Tour Information
Key Details
- Mobile Voucher Accepted
- Hotel pickup Available
- Duration: 9 Hrs
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Language:
English
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Departure Time :
07:50 AM
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Return Details :
Returns to original departure point
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Cancellation Policy : This activity is non-refundable Tours booked using discount coupon codes will be non refundable.
Overview
Jerusalem Biblical Tour Footsteps of JesusOur tour starts on the Mount of olives were we visit the Church of the Ascension. Retrace the footsteps of Jesus on this full-day guided tour of Jerusalem. After visiting the place of the Ascension and Pater Noster, we do an overview of Jerusalem from the top of Mount Olives and begin our descent, stopping at Dominus Flevit and ending at the Garden of Gethsemane and the Church of all nations. Enter the Old city through the Lions Gate and see the Pools of Bethesda and the Church of St. Anne.
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Guided tour of the popular Holy Land sights by local experts
Full-day guided walking tour of Holy Jerusalem
Hear biblical storiesabout Jesus and Jerusalem.
Pickup and drop-off at hotels from Jerusalem.
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Itinerary:
Our tour starts on the Mount of Olives were we visit the Church of the Ascension.
The Church of the Ascension marks the spot where Jesus ascended to heaven and there is a rock with an imprinted footprint thought to be where Jesus stood before his ascension. The original church built here was in 390 but most of the chapel building we see today is from the Crusader period.
Nearby is the Church of the Pater Nostre (Sanctuary of the Eleona), on this spot Jesus taught the Lord's Prayer. We see a Crusader cloister and the grotto where Jesus would have taught. This is also where Jesus told his disciples of the eminent destruction of Jerusalem and the 2nd coming.
From the Mount of Olives we look out over the City of Gold across the ancient Jewish cemetery and to the Old City and Temple Mount beyond.
View of Temple Mount
We begin to descend the mount pausing at the Dominus Flevit (the Lord Wept). It was here that Christ cried as he envisioned the destruction of Jerusalem.
Visit the Garden of Gethsemane
A little further along we get to the Church of All Nations and the Garden of Gethsemane. It was here that Jesus prayed before his arrest . The church was funded by a number of nations which each have their coat of arms displayed in decorative glass on the ceiling. The entrance is through tall columns which support a mosaic showing Jesus as the connection between God and man
We cross the Kidron Valley and arrive at the Lion's Gate of Jerusalem's Old City. We see the pools of Bethesda as mentioned in the Gospel of John.
Walk in the Old city of Jerusalem
Visit the Pools of Bethesda
We visit the Crusader Church of Saint Anne constructed above a grotto thought to be where Jesus' mother Mary was born. In the Convent of the Sisters of Zion we enter the cellars to see the water cistern dating back to the Second Temple era. We see the Lithostratos, engraved Roman flagstones, which are part of extensive archaeological findings beneath the convent. It is believed that here Pontius Pilate stood in judgment of Jesus in the courtyard of Praetorium.
Inclusions
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Professional guide
- Air-conditioned vehicle
Exclusions
- Food and drinks
- Insurance
- Entrance fees not included.
Additional Info
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 12 hours of travel. In this case confirmation will be received as soon as possible, subject to availability
Minimum starting age for the tour is 4 years old.
Traveler Reviews
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Joel was an excellent guide, knowledgeable and friendly. I didn’t know the walking was going to be so challenging, with steep slopes up and down. The tour description should say that. I barely made it. Fortunately, my tour mates were also patient with me. But Jerusalem was worth it. Every single step was worth it.
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The guide was very knowledgeable and awesome. We learned a lot. However , I felt as if we learned more about Jerusalem than about the footsteps of Jesus. I thought we were going to go to the church of the Holy Sepulchre seeing as how it’s a major event of Jesus’ life, death and crucifixion, but we did not go. I would have loved to learn more about the church and it’s history. So sad that was not part of the tour
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The guide was very knowledgeable and awesome. We learned a lot. However , I felt as if we learned more about Jerusalem than about the footsteps of Jesus. I thought we were going to go to the church of the Holy Sepulchre seeing as how it’s a major event of Jesus’ life, death and crucifixion, but we did not go. I would have loved to learn more about the church and it’s history. So sad that was not part of the tour