Excursion number 11
Monasteries of Jerusalem
View of the Orthodox Church of St. Mary Magdalene in Gethsemane
© Photo by Tour Guide Paul, July 18, 2008
This is a very interesting tour of the monasteries of Jerusalem. In the beginning we will visit the monasteries on the Mount of Olives. This is the Garden of Gethsemane, where the Church of All Nations is located, as well as the monastery of Pater Noster on the top of the Mount of Olives. After that we will move to the southern part of the city to the picturesque area of Jerusalem called - Ein Kerm, where John the Baptist was born. Here is the monastery of the Nativity of John the Baptist and the source of Virgin Mary.
The excursion begins at the place of accommodation of the tourists in Jerusalem (the address and time of the excursion beginning is indicated in advance by the guide). On the tour you need to have comfortable shoes, drinking water and a hat from the sun. Clothes should be like when visiting churches (men should not visit churches in shorts, women should have clothes with closed shoulders, do not have a neckline, short skirts and shorts, you can wear trousers). At the request of tourists to the tour, you can add a visit to the city of Bethlehem. To cross the border post between Jerusalem and Bethlehem, tourists need to have a passport with them.
The price for all participants of the excursion on our car with a departure from Jerusalem is $ 500 (with the number of up to 6 people in the car), and $ 650 (with the number of participants from 7 to 15 people).
When you leave for a tour from Tel Aviv and its environs on our car, the price for up to 6 people is $ 700, and from 7 to 15 people - $ 900.
We wish you a pleasant stay and an exciting journey and pilgrimage!
This private tour is suitable for all ages who love hiking.
The Cost includes:
Guide services
Friendly guide recommendations for different places in Israel
The cost Excludes:
The cost of paid entrances along the route.
Personal expenses such a shopping, souvenirs, bar bills etc
Food, snacks and drinks
Trip Highlights
In case of accommodation of excursion participants in Tel Aviv and its environs or in other cities of Israel, we can help with recommendations on how to get to Jerusalem by public transport.
There is the possibility of delivery on excursions and back on our transport from the Tel Aviv area and its environs and the Dead Sea for an additional fee.
The program provides an overview of the main attractions.
The itinerary of the tour can be made according to the requests of the tourists.
A detailed program, taking into account the requests of tourists, is compiled after agreeing on the cost of services.
The tour is accompanied by Tour guide Paul
(License of a certified guide in English from the Ministry of Tourism of the State of Israel No. 10103)