Jerusalem: Dual Narrative Tour
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Things To Know
- Tour escort/host
- 2 Professional guides
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Gratuities
- Transportation to/from attractions
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women.
- DO NOT bring large electronics
- Bring hat to block sun and plenty of water
What's included in the package
Itinerary
Jaffa Gate
Introduction to Jerusalem and geography of Israel and Palestine. What does the sign at the entrance to the Old City tell us about how ruling powers assert their claims over space?
Armenian Quarter
Notice signage commemorating the Armenian genocide and discuss. Learn about Armenian history and identity in Jerusalem, and where this community fits on such a diverse religious and political landscape.
Jewish Quarter
Visit the Roman Cardo and understand the Israeli narrative linking Jewish life today to Jerusalem during previous historical epochs. What lies beneath the surface of this excavation, and which layers were removed to reach the current configuration?
St Mark's Syriac Church
Stop above the church at a rooftop looking towards East Jerusalem - review Jerusalem's borders and major landmarks
Eglise du Saint-Sepulcre
Understand significance of this site in Christian tradition, and in Israeli and Palestinian narratives. Visit major sites within church itself.
Muslim Quarter
Walk through Muslim Quarter and learn about various communities in the Old City, links to Muslim world, and current tensions.
The Way of the Cross - Via Dolorosa
Conclude near the 5th Station of the Cross and Austrian Hospice. Final guide reflections and time for Q&A.
Western Wall
After passing through Wadi Road, enter Western Wall/Al Buraq square. Learn about the Second Temple in Jerusalem and the millennia-old tradition of Jewish pilgrimage to stand beside its remains. Hear also about "Al Buraq," and the Islamic story of Muhammed's flight to Jerusalem. What did this open complex look like before and after it was captured by Israel more than 50 years ago?
Al Masjid Al Aqsa
Ascend to the Temple Mount/Noble Sanctuary complex and understand the historic importance of this site for three religions. View the magnificently tiled Dome of the Rock shrine and Al Aqsa mosque. Why is this platform such flash point in the conflict between Israelis and Palestinians?
Where to meet and pickup
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- Look for a representative holding a "Jerusalem: Dual Narrative Tour" sign standing in the plaza just outside of the Jaffa Gate, Old City, Jerusalem.
Ticket Redemption
Direct access, no redemption is required
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Things to know
- Tour escort/host
- 2 Professional guides
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Gratuities
- Transportation to/from attractions
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women.
- DO NOT bring large electronics
- Bring hat to block sun and plenty of water