Your Travel Experience with IsraelRail
Day 1
Old City Tour - Yehuda Market - Old City by Night - Optional Nightshow
Travel from Tel Aviv or Ben Gurion Airport to Jerusalem's Central Station via the "fast train" connection, your tickets are pre-arranged. Upon arriving in Jerusalem, find your accommodation and leave your luggage behind, setting the stage for two unfogettable days in of one of the world's most religious cities in the world.
During your two days, you will not only wander in the ancient parts of Jerusalem but also acquaint yourself with its modern life and architecture that has developed throughout the 20th century. Naturally, no journey through Jerusalem is complete without a venture into the Old City's heart. A guided tour through the Old City of Jerusalem is a must and a good starting point to deepen your understanding of the complex coexistence of three religions. Immerse yourself in detailed narratives, legends, and anecdotes that encompass Jerusalem's rich history as you traverse its four principal quarters: the Armenian, Muslim, Jewish, and Christian sectors. You should calculate about 4 hours for this tour, from 11 am to 3 pm.
The famous Machne Yehuda Market is the perfect spot for a sweet coffee break in the afternoon. This oriental bazaar offers a visual and gustatory delight that's truly unparalleled. Optionally you might want to add our Sweet Food Tasting Card, which allows you to taste four sweet and local delicacies on the market.
As the sun sets, the Old City takes on a distinct, tranquil charm. The Tower of David Nightshow, a captivating blend of history and art projected onto the ancient walls of the Tower of David, invites you to encounter the Old City from an unexpected perspective.
Throughout these two days, our English-speaking app, easily downloadable to your phone, serves as your informative companion, offering historical insights about Jerusalem's key sites. Moreover, the app presents self-guided thematic walking paths, inviting you to wind down your evening with a leisurely stroll back to your chosen hotel room.
Included: Train to Jerusalem and public transport in Jerusalem, a comprehensive 4-hour guided Old City Tour, English-speaking app, Overnight at the hotel
Optional: Sweet Food Tasting Card at the Machne Yehuda Market, Tower of David Nightshow
Day 2
Modern Jerusalem Panoramic Bus Tour - One museum of your choice
Start your day with an Israeli breakfast. To capture a final essence of the city, embark on a Panoramic Bus Tour, offering a bridge into modern jewish life in Jerusalem. Whether it's Sacher Park, the City Hall or the Mount of Herzl, you will cross points you would never have reached on foot.
In the afternoon you might seek for some more cultural insights about the country.
Choose a museum that resonates with you. Discover the essence of Judaism at the Israel Museum next to the governmental district, explore the grandeur of the Tower of David at Jaffa Gate, or opt for an emotionally moving and sad visit to the Yad Vashem Holocaust Memorial, situated on the Mount of Herzl.
As mentioned above our English-speaking app invites you whenever you want on self-guided thematic walks through Jerusalem. What about a last stroll on the Mount of Olives? This would be certainly a perfect spot to enjoy the breathtaking view on the Dome of Rocks and the Old City.
When the time feels right to say "Shalom" to this remarkable city, select the most suitable train from Jerusalem Central Station to either Tel Aviv or Ben Gurion Airport.
Included: Breakfast, Train to Tel Aviv/Ben Gurion Airport and public transport in Jerusalem, Panoramic Bus Tour, one museum of your choice