Breakfast at your hotel
- Morning Events
- Leisurely morning after late night at the opera. Swim and enjoy breakfast.
- 11:00 AM Today you may choose a more active schedule or a private guided tour of the Israel Museum.
- Meet at 10:15 AM to tour the Western Wall Tunnels or to begin your guided tour of the Israel Museum.
The Western Wall Tunnel is an underground tunnel exposing the full length of the Western Wall. The tunnel is adjacent to the Western Wall and is located under buildings of the Old City of Jerusalem. While the open-air portion of the Western Wall is approximately 200 feet long, the majority of its original length is hidden underground. The tunnel allows access to an additional 1,591 feet of the wall.
- Tour the Old City of Jerusalem
The Old City of Jerusalem was originally built by King David in 1004 BCE and is considered by many to be the center of the world. Here the Temple was built, Jesus was crucified and Mohamed rose to heaven. It is now a magical mix of cultures, colors and history. Surrounded by a 4 kilometer wall, the city is divided into 4 quarters - Armenian, Christian, Jewish and Muslim.
- Tour an ancient tahina factory and taste the best humus in the Old City. Enjoy browsing in the traditional crafts market.
1:00 PM Pizza Lunch
- Afternoon Events
- 2:00 PM Meet with local archaeologist and tour Jerusalem's ancient water tunnels. Learn about the City of David's newest archaeological finds.
- 4:00 PM Meet with Col (Res) Dani Tirza, architect of the separation fence in Israel's West Bank. Travel to the fence and discuss coexistence and conflict and learn of security and everyday concerns of those living on both sides of the fence.
6:00 PM Dinner at the Darna Moroccan Restaurant