Breakfast at the hotel.
Explore the excavations at the City of David, the very core of ancient Jerusalem. View the Gihon Spring, the 3000-year-old water source of King David’s capital and that of the Jebusite city before it. Wade through the water of King Hezekiah’s 2700-year-old water tunnel and continue through the 2000-year-old dry drainage system of the Temple Mount.
Enter the Old City of Jerusalem via the Dung Gate.
Explore the Jerusalem Archeological Park, (including the Southern Steps and Robinson’s Arch) for deeper insight into the Second Temple period, the Jewish pilgrims of the time, why it all came to an end- and why it really didn’t! From the Second Temple period pedestrian mall below Robinson’s Arch, we will also have an opportunity to view and speak about the Western Wall Azrat Yisrael, the egalitarian prayer space.
B’nai Mitzvah Service at Ezrat Yisrael – Mazal Tov!
Stop at the Kotel (Western Wall) and experience the special atmosphere at this holy site.
Enjoy lunch on own exploring alleyways and markets with anything from hummus & falafel, pizza & shawarma and more as your options.
Take a walking tour through the Jewish Quarter, for guided visits to some of the sites excavated over the past 50 years, including:
- A walk along the Rooftops of the Old City for a behind-the-scenes look at its quarters, from where grand vistas can be viewed new perspectives gained.
- The Cardo, the main street of Jerusalem in the 6th century, replicated today by the modern souvenir, art and Judaica shops that line part of the ancient street.
- King Hezekiah’s First Temple-period “Broad Wall”.
- Hurva Square, the central square of the Jewish Quarter.
Option to stroll through the Christian and Muslim Quarters. Walk along the Via Dolorosa to the Church of the Holy Sepulcher through picturesque Oriental Bazaar.
Evening at leisure.
Dinner on own.