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Home About the project Travel Israel with a private guide Photographs News History of the Holy Land Tradition Tour Guide in Israel, Paul Platonov Individual one-day excursions from Jerusalem and other cities of Israel 2023 (34 routes) 1. Christian Jerusalem
2. Jerusalem of 3 religions
3. General outlook tour of the Old City of Jerusalem
4. The first Jewish neighborhoods outside the walls of the old city of Jerusalem
5. Jerusalem in the centuries. Archaeological parks of ancient Jerusalem with an underground tunnel
6. Gethsemane and Christian shrines of the Old city of Jerusalem
7. Gethsemane and general sightseeing tour of the Old city of Jerusalem
8. The Old City of Jerusalem and the Basilica of Nativity in Bethlehem
9. The Basilica of Christmas in Bethlehem, the monastery of the Cross, Ein Kerem, the convent of St. John the Baptist
10. Gethsemane, the tomb of the Vigin Mary, the Church of St. Mary Magdalene, the monastery in mount Olives in Jerusalem and the Basilica of the Nativity in Bethlehem
11. Monasteries of Jerusalem
12. Biblical foothills
13. Mini Israel, Latrun monastery, the Old City of Jaffa
14. Mini Israel, Latrun Monastery, Armored Troops Museum, the Old City of Jaffa
15. Mini Israel, the Latrun Monastery, the Emaus-Nikopol Monastery, the Old City of Jaffa
16. Mediterranean coast: Lod, the Old Sity of Jaffa, Caesarea
17. Caesarea, Haifa, Akko
18. Archaeological parks of the Judean Desert: Mosaic Museum, Qumran, the monastery of Gerasim of Jordan. Visit to the site of Baptism on the Jordan River (Bethabara)
19. Archaeological Parks of the Judean Desert: Herodium, Mosaic Museum, Qumran, Masada
20. Dead Sea, Masada Fortress, Ein Gedi Nature Park
21. Journey to Galilee: Place of Baptism, Lake Galilee, Mount of Beatitudes, Tabha, Capernaum
22. Journey to Galilee: the sacred river Jordan (Yardenit), Lake Galilee, Magdala, a place with radon springs, Tabha, Capernaum
23. Journey to Galilee: Nazareth, the place of the Annunciation, Lake Galilee, Tabha, Capernaum, the sacred river Jordan (Yardenit)
24. Journey to Galilee: Mount Tabor — place of the Transfiguration of the Lord, monasteries on the top of the mountain, Cana of Galilee, Nazareth — place of the Annunciation
25. Journey to Galilee: Archaeological Parks: Beit She'an, Megiddo, Sepphoris
26. Journey to the Galilee: Archaeological Parks: Megiddo, Beit Shearim, Sepphoris
27. Journey to Galilee: Archaeological Parks: Beit She'an, Kursi, Bethsaida, Tel Hazor
28. Upper Galilee: the sources of the Jordan River, archaeological parks - Tel Dan, Banias, Golan
29. Museums of Jerusalem. Museum of Israel: a model of Jerusalem of the II Temple period, a museum of Bible countries, a museum of antiquities of the Holy Land (Rockefeller).
30. Museums and sights of Jerusalem. Museum of Israel: a model of Jerusalem of the II Temple period, the Biblical Zoo in Jerusalem
31. Jericho and its surroundings. Monastery of Temptation on the Forty-Day Mountain, the monastery of the prophet Elisha, the tree of the publican Zakhei, the monastery of Gerasim of Jordan. Visit to the site of Epiphany on the river (Bethabara)
32. Jericho and its surroundings. Archaeological excavations of the ancient Jericho (Tel-as-Sultan), the Russian museum and park complex in Jericho with the tree of Zakhey the publican, the monastery of the prophet Elisha, the monastery of Gerasim
33. Monastery of St. George Hozevit in the Judean Desert (viewing platform), Jericho and its surroundings. The Monastery of Temptation on the Forty-Day Mountain, the Monastery of the Prophet Elisey, the Monastery of Gerasim of Jordan, the place of
34. Monastery of the Monk Hariton Confessor in the Judean Desert. Source Ein Farah. Jericho and its surroundings. The Monastery of Temptation on the Forty-Day Mountain, the monastery of the prophet Elisha, the monastery of Gerasim of JordanArticles by Pavel Platonov on the Holy Land
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Excursion number 5

Jerusalem in the ages

Archaeological parks of ancient Jerusalem with an underground tunnel

Individual one-day excursions from Jerusalem and other cities of Israel with Tour guide Pavel Platonov
Plan of the ancient city in relation to the modern
© Photo by Tour Guide Paul October 6, 2010


The Holy City of Jerusalem, located on the hills and foothills, absorbed an amazing and rich history. It is impossible to understand this depth, if you do not explore the foundation of the city of Jerusalem - the city of David. This colossal in its importance and magnitude archaeological complex, will help to understand the traveler and pilgrims of the origin of the city of Jerusalem in this place on Mount Ophel opposite the Kidron Valley. A significant part of the excursion literally goes under the earth in an amazing imaginative system of mines and tunnels, in the bowels of which the waters of the source Gihon, mentioned in the Bible, still flow. Canaan water reservoir, Siloam font, pilgrim's road and many other sights leave an indelible impression. The journey continues in the Jerusalem archaeological park with the center. Davidson. The ruins of Jerusalem of the periods I and II of the Temple, Herod the Great, Roman and Byzantine empires, the ruins of the Umayyad palace make up a motley mosaic of the diversity of this amazing archaeological park. The tour also includes a visit to the Western Wall.

 
The tour starts in the old city of Jerusalem (Old City, Jerusalem) at the Jaffa Gate. Comfortable shoes, drinking water and a sun hat are required for this tour. Clothing should be the same as when visiting churches (men should not visit churches in shorts, women should have clothes with closed shoulders, no neckline, short skirts and shorts, trousers can be worn).

The duration of the tour is 5-6 hours.
 
The price for all participants of the tour is $350.

We wish you a pleasant stay and an exciting journey and pilgrimage!

The price for all participants of the tour is $ 300.

We wish you a pleasant stay and an exciting journey and pilgrimage!
Prices are quoted in USD.

 
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)

 
You can order the tour by e-mail paul@vizitisrael.com
 
And also by calling: + 972-545-336-297 (Wats up / Viber / Telegram), (in Israel: 054-5336-297)
 
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