Step back in time to the days of King David and the First Temple period, and explore the ancient roots of Jerusalem — the city that became the heart of the Jewish people.
We begin our day with a panoramic view from the Mount of Olives, overlooking the Old City and its ancient Jewish cemetery. From there, we descend to the City of David, where Jerusalem’s history first began more than 3,000 years ago.
We’ll walk through Hezekiah’s Water Tunnel, an extraordinary engineering achievement built by King Hezekiah to secure Jerusalem’s water supply during the Assyrian siege. After a short rest, we continue along a 2,000-year-old pilgrimage promenade, once used by worshippers ascending to the Temple. This ancient street leads us to the Southern Wall Archaeological Park, where we’ll walk on original paving stones and climb the same steps that once led to the Second Temple.
Our journey continues through the Jewish Quarter, where we’ll see the Broad Wall, built by King Hezekiah, and visit the Herodian Quarter, which preserves the luxurious homes of Jerusalem’s priestly elite before the city’s fall in 70 CE.
We’ll conclude our tour on Mount Zion, visiting the traditional Tomb of King David, reflecting on the faith and legacy that shaped Jerusalem for millennia.