At the top of the Mount of Olives, a site bearing significant importance to all three major religions with its predominant use being a Jewish burial site for over 3,000 years. The Mount of Olives provides a breathtaking scenic view of Jerusalem, looking down at the Old City and the Temple Mount. While driving along the Kidron Valley, at the Mount's foot you'll find the monumental burial tombs and the Garden of Gethsemane, where, according to biblical sources, Jesus and his followers prayed the night prior to his crucifixion .Moving on we'll visit the Armenian Quarter and walk along the 1500-year-old Byzantine Cardo, an integral part of the city's design dating back to the Roman period. Next we'll head towards the Jewish Quarter and visit the Kotel - Western Wall, a remnant of the ancient wall that once surrounded the Jewish Temple's courtyard. We'll end our tour while following the Stations of the Cross,- Via Delorosa, the path Jesus took leading to his crucifixion at the Church of the Holy Sepulcher where it is said Jesus was buried and resurrected three days later. At this point, our tour has ended, and you are welcome to explore and enjoy the bazaars in the Christian and Muslim Quarters.
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