Day 3 – Wednesday – October 30 / Jerusalem

There is simply no place like Jerusalem. Your discovery of one of the world’s oldest and most majestic cities begins at Mount Zion, just outside the walls of the Old City, where you will visit King David’s Tomb. Afterwards, experience the thrill of entering the Jewish Quarter through the Zion Gate, as Jews have for thousands of years. Walk along the restored Roman Cardo and get a close look at the main shopping center from the Byzantine period. History is all around as you see more impressive sights including the recently discovered ancient wall of Jerusalem from the time of King David. Then, an unforgettable emotional highlight: you’ll descend to the Western Wall, Judaism’s holiest site, where for centuries Jews have come to pray, mourn and celebrate. Continue to the excavations of the Western and Southern Wall, remaining from the time of the Second Temple. In the Jerusalem Archaeological Park tour the dynamic Davidson Center where history comes alive. Depart the Old City for Hadassah Medical Center to admire its magnificent Chagall Windows. Conclude the day at the Military Cemetery on Mount Herzl, where we feel the heavy price paid by the defenders of the State of Israel and pause at the graves of great statesmen, including: Theodor Herzl, Golda Meir and Yitzchak Rabin.

Evening: Together we’ll dine at an excellent restaurant where you’ll enjoy a taste of modern Jerusalem.

Overnight: Jerusalem – King David Hotel