Jerusalem Temple Mount & Dome of the Rock from Tel Aviv
Description
The tour starts with a view across Jerusalem from Mount of Olives. We descend the mount passing Jerusalem’s oldest Jewish cemetery dating back 3,000 years. We walk through the Kidron Valley where there are Jewish tombs dating back to the 1st century AD and enter the Old City via the Dung Gate. We continue to Temple Mount, a sacred site once home to the ancient Jewish Temple and today home to the Dome of the Rock and Al-Aqsa Mosque. At times entrance to Temple Mount is limited by the authorities and under those circumstances we will visit the Tower of David instead. Next we visit the Davidson Center, an archaeological park adjacent to Temple Mount with excavated First and Second Temple Period structures. We tour the excavated site and see ancient remains from various historic periods. At the end of the tour you are returned to your hotel.
Tour Options
Itinerary
View the Old City from Mount of Olives
Walk in the Kidron Valley
Walk through the Old City of Jerusalem streets
Visit the temple Mount When site is closed to visitors, visit Tower of David instead
See the Dome of the Rock from outside.
Visit the archaeological park Davidson Center
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Please note that our pickup/drop-off is available from a few central hotels only. Please select the hotel closest to your address from the drop-down menu on the tour page. If you are not sure which of the listed hotels is a good fit, please choose the option “I don’t see my pickup location” and insert enter your accommodation address. After the booking is approved by the local tour operator, a confirmation email from Bein Harim will be sent to you mentioning the final pickup point closest to your address. Please read the email with the attached booking confirmation carefully to make sure you are waiting for the pickup at the correct location. Please make sure to wait for the pickup at the hotel entrance.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour operates with a minimum number of participants
- Modest dress is obligatory for visits to holy sites; covered knees and shoulders
- Entrance to Temple Mount is subject to strict security measures, no religious objects (including Bible) or weapons of any kind are permitted on the compound
- Entrance to Dome of the Rock is allowed for Muslims only
- Please note this tour is not suitable for children under the age of 4
Reviews(5)
Beautiful place, deeply Arabic, excellent views and a clear notion of all the surrounding divergences. The buildings are beautiful.
We're glad you enjoyed the beauty and cultural richness of the place! Thank you for your positive feedback.
The Jerusalem Temple Mount & Dome of the Rock Tour was excellent. Transportation from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem and return was well organized. The guide, Dorit, was knowledgable and passionate, and it was a pleasure to listen to her. The visit of the Temple Mount was the highlight of my stay in Israel.
Having been to Israel many times before.... actually getting access to the Temple Mount this visit, guided by someone who knew the history and religious sensitivities, was a fantastic experience. Dorit's enthusiasm and energy was infectious.
Thanks so much for sharing your immense satisfaction wit hour guide and the lcoations you visited.Clearly it was an enlightening tour experience to cherish. For this we are greatful to you and your review for Dorit.She is worthy of your feedback for her efforts
My wife and I recently visited this area on a guided tour. Lots of history to learn! The Dome is the 3rd most sacred site of Islam (after Mecca and Medina). It is also the location of a former Jewish Temple. An absolute must when in Jerusalem.
THanks for sharing your satisfaction with the guided tour to these holy sites.They are indeed spectacular and a must for all when visiting.Glad it was an enlightening and immense experience for you to visit these locations. It is clear is was a memorable day tour to cherish .
A super fabulous tour guide! His very friendly personality coupled with his immense knowledge of the Holy Land made our tour such a pleasure. We had Yoav twice as our tour guide and both were very pleasant experiences. Ask for him if you're doing a tour of the Holy Land. He works for Bein Harim Tours. Definitely Five (5) Stars.
Thanks for this rave review of your guide Yoav and our tour.It is clear you had a fabulos tour experience traveling with him. There is lots to expolre and it sounds he took you places and enligthened you immensely. Your honest and sincere feedback is much appreciated. HOpe to see you travel with us again soon.
