3 Days in Jerusalem: Old City and Holy Sites

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πŸ“ Jerusalem, IsraelπŸ—“ 3 daysπŸ‘₯ History and faith travellers

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3Days
9Stops
3Meal tips
About Β£120-190 a day, mid-range, flights excludedBudget

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Three days in Jerusalem's Old City, Mount of Olives and Yad Vashem. Check current travel advice before booking. Dress modestly, and respect prayer times; Friday afternoon to Saturday evening has reduced services.

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Day by day

Stunning aerial view of Jerusalem's ancient architecture under a clear blue sky.
1

Old City

08:00

Western Wall and Temple Mount

Visit the Western Wall plaza; Temple Mount access is limited.

πŸ“ Old City⏱ 2 hoursπŸ’· Free
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11:00

Church of the Holy Sepulchre

Christian holy site.

πŸ“ Old City⏱ 1.5 hoursπŸ’· Free
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14:00

Via Dolorosa and Muslim Quarter

Souk streets.

πŸ“ Old City⏱ 2 hoursπŸ’· Free
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🍽 Where to eat

lunchHummus and falafelMiddle Eastern Β· $
Scenic view of Jerusalem, Israel, featuring a historic cemetery and urban landscape under a blue sky.
2

Mount of Olives

09:00

Mount of Olives viewpoint

Panorama of the Old City.

πŸ“ Mount of Olives⏱ 1 hourπŸ’· Free
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11:00

Garden of Gethsemane

Ancient olive trees.

πŸ“ Mount of Olives⏱ 1 hourπŸ’· Free
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14:00

City of David

Archaeology.

πŸ“ City of David⏱ 2 hoursπŸ’· ~β‚ͺ30
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🍽 Where to eat

dinnerDinnerMiddle Eastern Β· $$
A stunning nighttime view of the illuminated Tower of David and Jerusalem cityscape, showcasing historical architecture.
3

Museums

09:00

Yad Vashem

Holocaust memorial museum.

πŸ“ Mount Herzl⏱ 3 hoursπŸ’· Free
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14:00

Israel Museum

Dead Sea Scrolls.

πŸ“ Givat Ram⏱ 2.5 hoursπŸ’· ~β‚ͺ60
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18:00

Mahane Yehuda Market

Evening food.

πŸ“ Centre⏱ 2 hoursπŸ’· ~β‚ͺ80
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🍽 Where to eat

lunchLunchMiddle Eastern Β· $
🎟 Book ahead for day 3Tickets and tours: Yad Vashem

Good to know

✈️ Getting thereBen Gurion Airport is 45 minutes by train and bus.
πŸš† Getting aroundLight rail, walking and taxis.
πŸ’· CurrencyIsraeli shekel (ILS).
πŸ—£ LanguageHebrew, Arabic and English.

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