The Old City of Jerusalem and its Walls is a 0.9 square kilometers (0.35 sq mi) walled area within the modern city of Jerusalem. Until 1860, when the …
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As a veteran health professional , I feel compelled to write this review . Adiel simply checked all our boxes -and then some .His exceptional professionalism was only outmatched by his grace and kin… Full review by Bubsxo
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PROS * One of the most historical places in the world- religious sites of three world religions • True Middle Eastern marketplace * Exotic scene for the western visitor CONS * Hectic and sometime… Full review by Ivisitedtheplace
Apr 30, 2024
What to say of this place? you have to come and to visit and fell the air. Its so good to walk on the alleys. First time here and i want to be back to Jerusalem. “the hole land”. Full review by srbarral
We are arriving by NCL cruise ship to Ashdod port and want to go to Yad Vashem and also see Western Wall, Via Dolorosa, Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Mount of Olives, and the old city of Jerusalem. I cannot find a tour that does this. Do you have any recommendations? The only MUST is Yad Vashem. Any help would be greatly appreciated!
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I am not sure what company can do it from Ashdod, but if you ask your question on the Trip Advisor Israel forum, you will certainly get help from the Destination Experts.
Hello Danny, We are arriving by cruise ship to Ashdod Port for 1 day only to visit Jerusalem.I am a Christian and just want to get a 'feel' for the place where Jesus once walked. I am disabled, this means that I can walk for only short distances at a time. All the ships tours involve a lot of walking. My husband and I are thinking that we could maybe get a taxi into the Christian Quarter and then get taxi to different places of interest - is this feasible? I would like to see the Garden Tomb, we realise that I would not be able to visit the more popular sights as I could not queue or stand for long. Any help at all would be very much appreciated, thank you.
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Yes, generally speaking, the Old City will very much require at the very least long lines of simply standing and much walking. The terrain is varied and cobblestoned, with various …
Yes, generally speaking, the Old City will very much require at the very least long lines of simply standing and much walking. The terrain is varied and cobblestoned, with various inclines and declines, just about every you go. It will be challenging but not impossible if you come rested and ready. You can definately taxi to Jerusalem (plan on roughly an hour there and back, 280 Shekels cost) However, taxing within the walled Old City won't be doable as the vehicles only drive along the edges/border of the walls. The Garden tomb is outside of the city, so you could go there and then taxi to the just inside the Old City, probably the Jaffa Gate entrance. If you have only a day I highly suggest thinking about what it is you truly hope to get out of this visit. Jerusalem, as a Christian pilgrim, really should be about moments of reflection, contemplation, prayer as opposed to the usual "quick selfie" stylings of other tour spots. So when you pray and read your bible, what moments from the Gospel really stand out to you? Then pick maybe 2 of those moments and try to get there to spend some quality time. Areas of interest are honestly going to be fairly spaced out. The main attraction of the Christian Quater would have to be the CHurch of the Holy Sepuchler (but if you're aiming for the Garden Tomb, I take it you are not of the belief that he was entombed at the Sepchler so no need to go there?) If you're aiming for more time where Jesus likely walked, perhaps a taxi visit to the Mount of Olives just outside the city to vist the Garden of Gethseme (with 2,000 year old olive trees) and the beautiful Basillica of All nations nearby. Or maybe not visit Jerusalem at all and head north to the beautiful Sea of Galiee area where his ministry began in earnest. Some amazing sites up there easily transverable via taxi. My take away is this. Visiting the Old City for a day is not ideal (but really, what place is sufficient in a day?) but doable. As a disabled person, you will be challenged so take your time and decide on what you really want to see. The Way of the Cross will likely be too challegening for you. Do you enjoy church visits? If so, there are plenty of many denominations? A suggesting might be to visist the Cenacle (the Upper Room Last Supper). In that immediate area you have the Tomb of the Virgin Mary, the Upper Room, as well as the Tomb of King David so you could get some Jewish culture as well as you see them intently praying at the tomb. Lots of decsions and you can't really go wrong as long as you go with patience and the right attitude. Have fun!
As a lone female, Is it safe to walk back from the Old City to the Yehuda market area on Shabbat evening? Is there ant form of transport available?
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The safest route to walk is via the Armenian quarter. (NOT through the shuk) rather through the Jewish residential quarter upto the police station in the Armenian quarter and out …
The safest route to walk is via the Armenian quarter. (NOT through the shuk) rather through the Jewish residential quarter upto the police station in the Armenian quarter and out through Jaffa gate. This is a very busy route travelled by many so you'd be in good company. That being said, as a religious person myself who does not travel in vehicles on the Sabbath I cannot advise you on transportation. I know many of the taxi services do close for the Sabbath and don't know the other ones, so I can't vouch for them as I am unfamiliar. The walk to machane Yehuda market is about 20-25 minutes and very pleasant. On a busy route, so I believe you'd be safe. Of course I don't know what time you are planning this...so obviously within reasonable timing with pedestrian traffic around. I hope this helps
Hey, I am travelling to Israel for a week in mid June. We are staying within the Old City of Jerusalem, and just wondering what it's like at night? I've heard some horror stories of people feeling unsafe to walk around after dark, and we really don't want to be stuck in the hotel until the sun comes out. If anyone can help reassure me, I'd be really grateful. (I have been to Istanbul and walked out around midnight to the Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia - 10 mins walk, and never felt more relaxed, it was buzzing with life - just wondering if the Old city will be anything like this?) Also, we have a jam packed itinerary (Nazareth day trip, Massada & dead sea, Bethlehem & Jericho, Caesaria and Grottos) but we will have two full days to spend in the Old city (Fri & Sun) will these be good enough days to explore, considering one is the Shabbat? Thanks all!
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Yes I agree it is not safe but yet it is safe. What do I mean by that, Jerusalem is a beautiful town However it is full of conflict. There is always somebody crazy who hates the American …
Yes I agree it is not safe but yet it is safe. What do I mean by that, Jerusalem is a beautiful town However it is full of conflict. There is always somebody crazy who hates the American and wants to hurt them, so better to avoid taking chances. The best thing to do in Jerusalem Visiting Hezekiah Tunnel , The museum and of course where Jesus walked , prayed and died. So two days is ok but if you can have more time will be better. I love the old Town market and I love shopping there for Herbs & spices.They have the best. If you have more questions email me .
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