VIP Tour of Jerusalem — Private 1-Day Tour
- Duration
10 hrs - Departure days
Sun - Mon - Tue - Wed - Thu - Fri - Sat
Overview
“Many things have happened in Jerusalem. The city has been destroyed, rebuilt, destroyed and rebuilt again. Conquerer after conquerer has come ruled for a while, left behind a few walls and towers, some cracks in the stone, and disappeared.
Jerusalem is an old nymphomaniac who squeezes lover after lover to death before shrugging him of with a yawn, a black widow who devours her mates while they are still penetrating her….”
— From “A tale of love and darkness” by Amos Oz
On this 1-day tour of Jerusalem, local guide Eviatar Ronen will take you on an exploration of new and old, Judaism Christianity and Islam and behind the curtain of Jerusalem’s facade to discover the unique and sophisticated side of the city.
Highlights
- Mount of Olives — one of the most stunning views of ancient Jerusalem
- Dominus Flevit
- Gethsemane
- Mary’s Tomb
- The Grotto
- Mount Zion — Dormition Abbey, King David’s Tomb and the Room of the Last Supper
- The Jewish Quarter — The Cardo and King Hezekaiah’s First Temple defensive wall
- The Western Wall
- The Via Dolorosa
- The Church of the Holy Sepulchre and the Golgotha
- Ein Karem
- Mary’s spring
- Church of the Visitation
- Church of St. John the Baptist
- The uniquely Jerusalem Mahane Yehuda Market
What's included
- VIP transportation
- Licensed guide
What to bring
- Comfortable walking shoes
- A hat and a bottle of water
- Proper clothing (covering knees and shoulders) for places of worship
- Money for entrance, food and souvenirs
About Irzahav and Eviatar Ronen
Tour operator “Irzahav” was founded in Jerusalem in 2010. Irzahav means “City of Gold” and it is one of Jerusalem’s 70 names. Irzahav specializes in boutique and tailored tours in and around Jerusalem.
Evia Ronen, is a tour guide certified by the Ministry of Tourism. He was born and raised in Jerusalem and continues to happily call this special city his home. Full of curiosity since childhood, he has explored the streets and alleyways of Jerusalem inside and out. His love for the unique scenes, the exciting human mosaic and the city’s mystique comes across in his tours. His passion is to share his enthusiasm for Jerusalem with guests to the city.
The comprehensive yet entertaining tours are great for tourists to Jerusalem who want to learn about the city in a unique way from a local who is in love with the city.
Evia looks forward to hosting you in his beloved city, Jerusalem!
Photos: Courtesy of Eviatar Ronen and Noam Chen