This private 3-day journey through Jerusalem is designed for seniors and visitors with limited mobility, offering sacred encounters at a comfortable pace. From panoramic views to ancient holy sites, each day balances accessibility with depth, ensuring meaningful experiences without the strain of extensive walking. For added convenience, a folding wheelchair can be arranged throughout the tour, and in some locations, golf carts may be available.
Your day begins at the Mount of Olives Viewpoint, where sweeping panoramas reveal the Old City’s golden skyline. At its foot, the Garden of Gethsemane invites reflection among ancient olive trees, recalling the night of Jesus’ prayer before his arrest.
Crossing the Kidron valley, reach Mount Zion to visit the Room of the Last Supper, traditionally associated with the final gathering of Jesus and his disciples. Beneath it stands the revered mark of King David’s Tomb, long honored as the resting place of Israel’s beloved king.
Next, enter the Jewish Quarter, a district rebuilt with care after 1967, where accessible walkways lead to the Western Wall. Here, you may pause for prayer or reflection at Judaism’s holiest place of worship. For visitors with mobility limitations, a golf cart can be rented, ensuring a comfortable experience.
After a lunch break you will join sections of the Via Dolorosa, retracing the traditional path of Christ’s passion. This sacred path culminates at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, where Christians venerate the crucifixion, burial, and resurrection of Jesus.
Start the morning at Yad Vashem, Israel’s national Holocaust memorial. Accessible galleries and exhibits allow for meaningful reflection on the horrors the Jews faced during the World War II, as well as resilience and recovery. Nearby lies Mount Herzl, the burial place of Israel’s leaders and national figures such as Herzl, Golda Meir, and more.
For a special lunch experience, head to the lively Mahane Yehuda Market, where stalls overflow with fresh produce, spices, breads, and sweets. Next, drive through Mea Shearim gives a glimpse into Jerusalem’s ultra-Orthodox Jewish life, where tradition guides every aspect of daily existence.
End the day at the Israel Museum, home to extraordinary archaeological treasures, including the Dead Sea Scrolls and a model of Second Temple Jerusalem. Wide galleries and seating areas ensure accessibility and comfort throughout the visit. Here too, a golf cart and a folding wheelchair can be arranged.
Begin the day at the Temple Mount, one of the most significant and contested sacred spaces on earth. Its vast plazas and golden Dome of the Rock create a breathtaking scene. Continue to the Pools of Bethesda, remembered from the Gospel as the place where Jesus healed a man who could not walk.
Next, visit the tranquil Garden Tomb, a peaceful site cherished for prayer and reflection, where shaded paths and gardens offer a quiet setting for devotion. Crossing the Old City, continue to the Southern Wall Archaeological Park, where remnants of the ancient Temple and monumental steps transport you to the Jerusalem of the Second Temple era.
Conclude the journey at the City of David, where biblical Jerusalem’s earliest foundations are uncovered. A visit to the Pool of Siloam recalls the healing miracle of Jesus and the preparation of pilgrims ascending to the Temple.
This final day blends sacred memory, archaeology, and faith, closing your Jerusalem journey with a profound and reflective experience.
