This tour is designed to give visitors a glimpse into the lives of those living in West Jerusalem and Tel Aviv while having a chance to learn about the history of the cities in modern times. Visitors will also learn about the complexities of Israeli culture all while visiting several neighborhoods that encompass the mosaic of Israeli Jewish society, from the Ultra-Orthodox, to the secular.
Timings at each location are approximate, and visitors have the flexibility to spend more of less time at each stop.
* In order to not offend the sensibilities of the residents of West Jerusalem, please wear modest dress - men and women - covered to the neck, to the elbows and below the knees. For ladies...
Highlights
2 days
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
2 days
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Pick up from your hotel in Tel Aviv
Dinner
Air-conditioned vehicle
Breakfast
One night accommodation - (double or triple occupancy except single person)
Personal English-speaking guide
Lunch
Gratuities
Single room except as specified
Any personal expenses
Alcoholic drinks with meals
3/4 * Hotel Upgrade, if needed
Meeting Points
Departure
The Clock Tower
6:30am Jaffa Clock Tower, Yefet Street 14, Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel
Return
Jerusalem
Tour ends at homestay location.
Important Information
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Wheelchair accessible
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Travel Document: A current valid passport is required on the day of travel.
Cancellation policy
If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
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This tour is designed to give visitors a glimpse into the lives of those living in West Jerusalem and Tel Aviv while having a chance to learn about the history of the cities in modern times. Visitors will also learn about the complexities of Israeli culture all while visiting several neighborhoods that encompass the mosaic of Israeli Jewish society, from the Ultra-Orthodox, to the secular.
Timings at each location are approximate, and visitors have the flexibility to spend more of less time at each stop.
* In order to not offend the sensibilities of the residents of West Jerusalem, please wear modest dress - men and women - covered to the neck, to the elbows and below the knees. For ladies...
Highlights
2 days
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
2 days
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Pick up from your hotel in Tel Aviv
Dinner
Air-conditioned vehicle
Breakfast
One night accommodation - (double or triple occupancy except single person)
Personal English-speaking guide
Lunch
Gratuities
Single room except as specified
Any personal expenses
Alcoholic drinks with meals
3/4 * Hotel Upgrade, if needed
Meeting Points
Departure
The Clock Tower
6:30am Jaffa Clock Tower, Yefet Street 14, Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel
Return
Jerusalem
Tour ends at homestay location.
Itinerary
Day 1
Day 2
West Jerusalem
6 Stops
1
Musrara
To start the tour off, you will take a walk along the Musrara neighborhood which was an Arab community until 1948. Today, it is made up of both Ultra-Orthodox and Middle Eastern Jews, as well as an increasing population of artists and bohemians.
1 hour
2
Me'a She'arim
The nearby Ultra-Orthodox neighborhood of Mea She'arim is a large closed community of devout Jews who dress differently than most Israelis, and refrain from normal contact with the largely secular Israeli society and the outside world in general. You'll have an opportunity to briefly see how they live and learn about their culture.
1 hour
3
Jaffa Street (Jaffa Road)
Walking along Jaffa Road and the neighboring Street of the Prophets, the tour takes you on a journey to see the first monuments, businesses and historical events that made modern Jerusalem what it is today. You'll see some of the beautiful and historic sites like the Ethiopian Church and the Ticho house, hidden within today's bustling downtown which paints a picture of a city that went in two generations from medieval to cosmopolitan to one separated by new and violent national lines.
2 hours
4
Mahane Yehuda Market
Lunch will be in the lively Mahane Yehuda market where Israelis from all walks of life can be seen shopping. It is the biggest outdoor market in West Jerusalem.
1 hour
5
Mount Herzl National Cemetery
After lunch, you'll take a trip on the tram to Mount Herzl. The plaza around Herzl's tomb is where the annual ceremonies are held, which begin in somber remembrance and are followed by parades and fireworks for independence day. Around the plaza is an ever-expanding military cemetery and the tombs of Israel's political leaders.
6
Yad Vashem - The World Holocaust Remembrance Center
Next, we will go down the hill to the other side of the memorial – the Yad Vashem holocaust museum. Here, we will tour the intriguing historical museum and see the well-known Children's Memorial and explore the connection between the tragic history of European Jewry, the founding of the state of Israel and the violence and displacement of the 1948 war while analyzing and discussing the ways Israel chooses to tell its history, and the things it chooses to leave unsaid.
After the tour, you will transfer to your homestay in Jerusalem where you will enjoy dinner with an Israeli family.
2 hours
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