Mount Zion, Jerusalem
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Jerusalem itinerary: 1 to 7 days

Plans for one to seven days in Jerusalem, day by day: Mount Zion, the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, the Western Wall and the Dome of the Rock first, then the City of David, the Tower of David and the Via Dolorosa, and the Mount of Olives, the city centre and the Israel Museum as you add days. Every stop has a typical visit length.

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Map: 3 days

Jerusalem in 1 day

Day 1

  1. Mount Zion, Jerusalem

    Mount Zion

    Hill just outside the Old City walls by Zion Gate, holding the Room of the Last Supper, David's Tomb and the Dormition Abbey.

    about 1 h

  2. Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Jerusalem

    Church of the Holy Sepulchre

    Church shared by several Christian denominations, built over the sites traditionally held to be Jesus's crucifixion and tomb.

    about 1 h

  3. Western Wall, Jerusalem

    Western Wall

    Remaining retaining wall of the Second Temple's platform, the holiest place where Jews can pray, open to all at any hour.

    about 2 h

  4. Dome of the Rock, Jerusalem

    Dome of the Rock

    Late 7th-century Islamic shrine with a golden dome on the Temple Mount/Haram al-Sharif; the interior is open to Muslims only.

    about 1 h

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Jerusalem in 2 days

Day 1

  1. Jewish Quarter, Jerusalem

    Jewish Quarter

    Old City quarter rebuilt after 1967, with the Cardo, the Hurva Synagogue and excavated remains of the Herodian city.

    about 45 min

  2. Dome of the Rock, Jerusalem

    Dome of the Rock

    Late 7th-century Islamic shrine with a golden dome on the Temple Mount/Haram al-Sharif; the interior is open to Muslims only.

    about 1 h

  3. Western Wall, Jerusalem

    Western Wall

    Remaining retaining wall of the Second Temple's platform, the holiest place where Jews can pray, open to all at any hour.

    about 2 h

  4. Tower of David, Jerusalem

    Tower of David

    Citadel by the Jaffa Gate, now a museum of Jerusalem's history with ramparts views and an evening light show.

    about 1 h 45 min

Day 2

  1. City of David, Jerusalem

    City of David

    Archaeological park south of the Old City on the oldest settled part of Jerusalem, with Hezekiah's water tunnel.

    about 2 h 15 min · Closed Sat

  2. David's Tomb, Jerusalem

    David's Tomb

    Site on Mount Zion venerated as King David's burial place, in a building that also holds the Room of the Last Supper above.

    about 1 h

  3. Cenacle, Jerusalem

    Cenacle

    The Gothic room on Mount Zion revered as the site of the Last Supper, above the traditional tomb of King David.

    about 30 min

  4. Mount Zion, Jerusalem

    Mount Zion

    Hill just outside the Old City walls by Zion Gate, holding the Room of the Last Supper, David's Tomb and the Dormition Abbey.

    about 1 h

  5. Dormition Abbey, Jerusalem

    Dormition Abbey

    A Benedictine abbey on Mount Zion with a round church and crypt, where tradition says Mary fell asleep.

    about 30 min

  6. Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Jerusalem

    Church of the Holy Sepulchre

    Church shared by several Christian denominations, built over the sites traditionally held to be Jesus's crucifixion and tomb.

    about 1 h

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Jerusalem in 3 days

Day 1

  1. The Garden Tomb, Jerusalem

    The Garden Tomb

    Rock-cut tomb in a quiet garden north of Damascus Gate, held by some Protestants to be Jesus's burial place.

    about 30 min · Closed Fri, Sun

  2. Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Jerusalem

    Church of the Holy Sepulchre

    Church shared by several Christian denominations, built over the sites traditionally held to be Jesus's crucifixion and tomb.

    about 1 h

  3. Western Wall Tunnel, Jerusalem

    Western Wall Tunnel

    Guided tunnel walk along the hidden northern length of the Western Wall, past huge Herodian stones; booking required.

    about 1 h 15 min

  4. Western Wall, Jerusalem

    Western Wall

    Remaining retaining wall of the Second Temple's platform, the holiest place where Jews can pray, open to all at any hour.

    about 45 min

  5. Yad Vashem, Jerusalem

    Yad Vashem

    Israel's official Holocaust memorial on Mount Herzl, with a history museum, the Hall of Names and the Children's Memorial; allow several hours.

    about 3 h · Closed Sat

Day 2

  1. Mount Zion, Jerusalem

    Mount Zion

    Hill just outside the Old City walls by Zion Gate, holding the Room of the Last Supper, David's Tomb and the Dormition Abbey.

    about 1 h

  2. Dormition Abbey, Jerusalem

    Dormition Abbey

    A Benedictine abbey on Mount Zion with a round church and crypt, where tradition says Mary fell asleep.

    about 30 min

  3. David's Tomb, Jerusalem

    David's Tomb

    Site on Mount Zion venerated as King David's burial place, in a building that also holds the Room of the Last Supper above.

    about 1 h

  4. Cenacle, Jerusalem

    Cenacle

    The Gothic room on Mount Zion revered as the site of the Last Supper, above the traditional tomb of King David.

    about 30 min

  5. City of David, Jerusalem

    City of David

    Archaeological park south of the Old City on the oldest settled part of Jerusalem, with Hezekiah's water tunnel.

    about 2 h 15 min · Closed Sat

  6. Jewish Quarter, Jerusalem

    Jewish Quarter

    Old City quarter rebuilt after 1967, with the Cardo, the Hurva Synagogue and excavated remains of the Herodian city.

    about 45 min

  7. Mount of Olives Jewish Cemetery, Jerusalem

    Mount of Olives Jewish Cemetery

    The oldest Jewish cemetery still in use, with tens of thousands of graves on the slope facing the Old City.

    about 1 h

Day 3

  1. Tower of David, Jerusalem

    Tower of David

    Citadel by the Jaffa Gate, now a museum of Jerusalem's history with ramparts views and an evening light show.

    about 1 h 45 min

  2. Jaffa Gate, Jerusalem

    Jaffa Gate

    Main western gate of the Old City, leading to the Tower of David and the Christian and Armenian quarters.

    about 30 min

  3. Russian Compound, Jerusalem

    Russian Compound

    19th-century compound in the city centre built for Russian Orthodox pilgrims, with the green-domed Holy Trinity Cathedral.

    about 45 min

  4. Dome of the Rock, Jerusalem

    Dome of the Rock

    Late 7th-century Islamic shrine with a golden dome on the Temple Mount/Haram al-Sharif; the interior is open to Muslims only.

    about 1 h

  5. Damascus Gate, Jerusalem

    Damascus Gate

    Ornate Ottoman gate on the north side of the Old City, the busiest entrance, leading into the Muslim Quarter markets.

    about 30 min

  6. Via Dolorosa, Jerusalem

    Via Dolorosa

    Processional route through the Old City marking the traditional Stations of the Cross, ending at the Holy Sepulchre.

    about 1 h

  7. Tomb of the Virgin Mary, Jerusalem

    Tomb of the Virgin Mary

    Crusader-era church in the Kidron Valley, reached down a wide stairway, believed by many Christians to be Mary's tomb.

    about 45 min

  8. Church of All Nations, Jerusalem

    Church of All Nations

    A church at the foot of the Mount of Olives beside the Garden of Gethsemane, with a golden mosaic façade.

    about 30 min

  9. Mount of Olives, Jerusalem

    Mount of Olives

    Ridge east of the Old City with churches, the Garden of Gethsemane and the classic panoramic view of Jerusalem.

    about 30 min

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Jerusalem in 4 days

Day 1

  1. Dome of the Rock, Jerusalem

    Dome of the Rock

    Late 7th-century Islamic shrine with a golden dome on the Temple Mount/Haram al-Sharif; the interior is open to Muslims only.

    about 1 h

  2. Western Wall Tunnel, Jerusalem

    Western Wall Tunnel

    Guided tunnel walk along the hidden northern length of the Western Wall, past huge Herodian stones; booking required.

    about 45 min

  3. Western Wall, Jerusalem

    Western Wall

    Remaining retaining wall of the Second Temple's platform, the holiest place where Jews can pray, open to all at any hour.

    about 2 h

  4. Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Jerusalem

    Church of the Holy Sepulchre

    Church shared by several Christian denominations, built over the sites traditionally held to be Jesus's crucifixion and tomb.

    about 1 h

Day 2

  1. Walls of Jerusalem, Jerusalem

    Walls of Jerusalem

    Ottoman walls built by Suleiman the Magnificent around the Old City; the Ramparts Walk follows sections along the top.

    about 1 h 15 min

  2. David's Tomb, Jerusalem

    David's Tomb

    Site on Mount Zion venerated as King David's burial place, in a building that also holds the Room of the Last Supper above.

    about 1 h

  3. Cenacle, Jerusalem

    Cenacle

    The Gothic room on Mount Zion revered as the site of the Last Supper, above the traditional tomb of King David.

    about 30 min

  4. Mount Zion, Jerusalem

    Mount Zion

    Hill just outside the Old City walls by Zion Gate, holding the Room of the Last Supper, David's Tomb and the Dormition Abbey.

    about 1 h

  5. Dormition Abbey, Jerusalem

    Dormition Abbey

    A Benedictine abbey on Mount Zion with a round church and crypt, where tradition says Mary fell asleep.

    about 30 min

  6. Jaffa Gate, Jerusalem

    Jaffa Gate

    Main western gate of the Old City, leading to the Tower of David and the Christian and Armenian quarters.

    about 30 min

Day 3

  1. Yad Vashem, Jerusalem

    Yad Vashem

    Israel's official Holocaust memorial on Mount Herzl, with a history museum, the Hall of Names and the Children's Memorial; allow several hours.

    about 3 h · Closed Sat

  2. Jewish Quarter, Jerusalem

    Jewish Quarter

    Old City quarter rebuilt after 1967, with the Cardo, the Hurva Synagogue and excavated remains of the Herodian city.

    about 45 min

  3. Burnt House, Jerusalem

    Burnt House

    Excavated house of a priestly family destroyed by the Romans in 70 AD, shown with a short film in the Jewish Quarter.

    about 1 h · Closed Fri, Sat

  4. City of David, Jerusalem

    City of David

    Archaeological park south of the Old City on the oldest settled part of Jerusalem, with Hezekiah's water tunnel.

    about 2 h · Closed Sat

  5. Via Dolorosa, Jerusalem

    Via Dolorosa

    Processional route through the Old City marking the traditional Stations of the Cross, ending at the Holy Sepulchre.

    about 45 min

Day 4

  1. The Garden Tomb, Jerusalem

    The Garden Tomb

    Rock-cut tomb in a quiet garden north of Damascus Gate, held by some Protestants to be Jesus's burial place.

    about 30 min · Closed Fri, Sun

  2. Tower of David, Jerusalem

    Tower of David

    Citadel by the Jaffa Gate, now a museum of Jerusalem's history with ramparts views and an evening light show.

    about 1 h 45 min

  3. Tomb of the Virgin Mary, Jerusalem

    Tomb of the Virgin Mary

    Crusader-era church in the Kidron Valley, reached down a wide stairway, believed by many Christians to be Mary's tomb.

    about 45 min

  4. Church of All Nations, Jerusalem

    Church of All Nations

    A church at the foot of the Mount of Olives beside the Garden of Gethsemane, with a golden mosaic façade.

    about 30 min

  5. Muslim Quarter, Jerusalem

    Muslim Quarter

    Largest quarter of the Old City, with busy souks, Mamluk buildings and the gates to the Temple Mount/Haram al-Sharif.

    about 2 h

  6. Mount of Olives Jewish Cemetery, Jerusalem

    Mount of Olives Jewish Cemetery

    The oldest Jewish cemetery still in use, with tens of thousands of graves on the slope facing the Old City.

    about 1 h

  7. Mount of Olives, Jerusalem

    Mount of Olives

    Ridge east of the Old City with churches, the Garden of Gethsemane and the classic panoramic view of Jerusalem.

    about 30 min

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Jerusalem in 5 days

Day 1

  1. Dome of the Rock, Jerusalem

    Dome of the Rock

    Late 7th-century Islamic shrine with a golden dome on the Temple Mount/Haram al-Sharif; the interior is open to Muslims only.

    about 1 h

  2. Western Wall Tunnel, Jerusalem

    Western Wall Tunnel

    Guided tunnel walk along the hidden northern length of the Western Wall, past huge Herodian stones; booking required.

    about 45 min

  3. Western Wall, Jerusalem

    Western Wall

    Remaining retaining wall of the Second Temple's platform, the holiest place where Jews can pray, open to all at any hour.

    about 2 h

  4. Burnt House, Jerusalem

    Burnt House

    Excavated house of a priestly family destroyed by the Romans in 70 AD, shown with a short film in the Jewish Quarter.

    about 1 h 15 min · Closed Fri, Sat

  5. Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Jerusalem

    Church of the Holy Sepulchre

    Church shared by several Christian denominations, built over the sites traditionally held to be Jesus's crucifixion and tomb.

    about 1 h

Day 2

  1. Yad Vashem, Jerusalem

    Yad Vashem

    Israel's official Holocaust memorial on Mount Herzl, with a history museum, the Hall of Names and the Children's Memorial; allow several hours.

    about 3 h · Closed Sat

  2. Mount Zion, Jerusalem

    Mount Zion

    Hill just outside the Old City walls by Zion Gate, holding the Room of the Last Supper, David's Tomb and the Dormition Abbey.

    about 45 min

  3. Dormition Abbey, Jerusalem

    Dormition Abbey

    A Benedictine abbey on Mount Zion with a round church and crypt, where tradition says Mary fell asleep.

    about 30 min

  4. David's Tomb, Jerusalem

    David's Tomb

    Site on Mount Zion venerated as King David's burial place, in a building that also holds the Room of the Last Supper above.

    about 30 min

  5. Cenacle, Jerusalem

    Cenacle

    The Gothic room on Mount Zion revered as the site of the Last Supper, above the traditional tomb of King David.

    about 15 min

  6. Walls of Jerusalem, Jerusalem

    Walls of Jerusalem

    Ottoman walls built by Suleiman the Magnificent around the Old City; the Ramparts Walk follows sections along the top.

    about 1 h 30 min

Day 3

  1. City of David, Jerusalem

    City of David

    Archaeological park south of the Old City on the oldest settled part of Jerusalem, with Hezekiah's water tunnel.

    about 2 h 15 min · Closed Sat

  2. Southern Wall, Jerusalem

    Southern Wall

    Excavations at the southern end of the Temple Mount, with Herodian steps and street remains in the Davidson Center park.

    about 1 h

  3. Tomb of Absalom, Jerusalem

    Tomb of Absalom

    Monumental rock-cut tomb from the 1st century in the Kidron Valley, traditionally linked to King David's son.

    about 45 min

  4. Jewish Quarter, Jerusalem

    Jewish Quarter

    Old City quarter rebuilt after 1967, with the Cardo, the Hurva Synagogue and excavated remains of the Herodian city.

    about 45 min

  5. Mount of Olives Jewish Cemetery, Jerusalem

    Mount of Olives Jewish Cemetery

    The oldest Jewish cemetery still in use, with tens of thousands of graves on the slope facing the Old City.

    about 1 h

  6. Mount of Olives, Jerusalem

    Mount of Olives

    Ridge east of the Old City with churches, the Garden of Gethsemane and the classic panoramic view of Jerusalem.

    about 30 min

Day 4

  1. Jaffa Gate, Jerusalem

    Jaffa Gate

    Main western gate of the Old City, leading to the Tower of David and the Christian and Armenian quarters.

    about 30 min

  2. Tower of David, Jerusalem

    Tower of David

    Citadel by the Jaffa Gate, now a museum of Jerusalem's history with ramparts views and an evening light show.

    about 1 h 45 min

  3. Via Dolorosa, Jerusalem

    Via Dolorosa

    Processional route through the Old City marking the traditional Stations of the Cross, ending at the Holy Sepulchre.

    about 1 h

  4. Damascus Gate, Jerusalem

    Damascus Gate

    Ornate Ottoman gate on the north side of the Old City, the busiest entrance, leading into the Muslim Quarter markets.

    about 30 min

  5. New Gate, Jerusalem

    New Gate

    The newest Old City gate, opened in 1889, leading into the Christian Quarter near the Latin Patriarchate.

    about 1 h

  6. Herod's Gate, Jerusalem

    Herod's Gate

    Gate in the northern wall of the Old City, a quieter entrance into the Muslim Quarter.

    about 30 min

Day 5

  1. The Garden Tomb, Jerusalem

    The Garden Tomb

    Rock-cut tomb in a quiet garden north of Damascus Gate, held by some Protestants to be Jesus's burial place.

    about 30 min · Closed Fri, Sun

  2. Lions' Gate, Jerusalem

    Lions' Gate

    Eastern gate of the Old City with carved lions, the start of the Via Dolorosa and near St. Anne's Church.

    about 1 h

  3. Tomb of the Virgin Mary, Jerusalem

    Tomb of the Virgin Mary

    Crusader-era church in the Kidron Valley, reached down a wide stairway, believed by many Christians to be Mary's tomb.

    about 45 min

  4. Church of All Nations, Jerusalem

    Church of All Nations

    A church at the foot of the Mount of Olives beside the Garden of Gethsemane, with a golden mosaic façade.

    about 30 min

  5. Muslim Quarter, Jerusalem

    Muslim Quarter

    Largest quarter of the Old City, with busy souks, Mamluk buildings and the gates to the Temple Mount/Haram al-Sharif.

    about 2 h

  6. Bethphage, Jerusalem

    Bethphage

    Franciscan church on the Mount of Olives marking where tradition says Jesus mounted a donkey for his Palm Sunday ride.

    about 1 h

  7. Mount Scopus, Jerusalem

    Mount Scopus

    Hill north-east of the Old City with the Hebrew University campus and wide views over Jerusalem and the Judean Desert.

    about 1 h

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Jerusalem in 6 days

Day 1

  1. Dome of the Rock, Jerusalem

    Dome of the Rock

    Late 7th-century Islamic shrine with a golden dome on the Temple Mount/Haram al-Sharif; the interior is open to Muslims only.

    about 1 h

  2. Western Wall Tunnel, Jerusalem

    Western Wall Tunnel

    Guided tunnel walk along the hidden northern length of the Western Wall, past huge Herodian stones; booking required.

    about 45 min

  3. Western Wall, Jerusalem

    Western Wall

    Remaining retaining wall of the Second Temple's platform, the holiest place where Jews can pray, open to all at any hour.

    about 2 h

  4. Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Jerusalem

    Church of the Holy Sepulchre

    Church shared by several Christian denominations, built over the sites traditionally held to be Jesus's crucifixion and tomb.

    about 1 h

Day 2

  1. Yad Vashem, Jerusalem

    Yad Vashem

    Israel's official Holocaust memorial on Mount Herzl, with a history museum, the Hall of Names and the Children's Memorial; allow several hours.

    about 3 h · Closed Sat

  2. Mount Zion, Jerusalem

    Mount Zion

    Hill just outside the Old City walls by Zion Gate, holding the Room of the Last Supper, David's Tomb and the Dormition Abbey.

    about 45 min

  3. Dormition Abbey, Jerusalem

    Dormition Abbey

    A Benedictine abbey on Mount Zion with a round church and crypt, where tradition says Mary fell asleep.

    about 30 min

  4. David's Tomb, Jerusalem

    David's Tomb

    Site on Mount Zion venerated as King David's burial place, in a building that also holds the Room of the Last Supper above.

    about 30 min

  5. Cenacle, Jerusalem

    Cenacle

    The Gothic room on Mount Zion revered as the site of the Last Supper, above the traditional tomb of King David.

    about 30 min

  6. Walls of Jerusalem, Jerusalem

    Walls of Jerusalem

    Ottoman walls built by Suleiman the Magnificent around the Old City; the Ramparts Walk follows sections along the top.

    about 1 h 30 min

Day 3

  1. City of David, Jerusalem

    City of David

    Archaeological park south of the Old City on the oldest settled part of Jerusalem, with Hezekiah's water tunnel.

    about 2 h 15 min · Closed Sat

  2. Southern Wall, Jerusalem

    Southern Wall

    Excavations at the southern end of the Temple Mount, with Herodian steps and street remains in the Davidson Center park.

    about 1 h

  3. Tomb of Absalom, Jerusalem

    Tomb of Absalom

    Monumental rock-cut tomb from the 1st century in the Kidron Valley, traditionally linked to King David's son.

    about 45 min

  4. Jewish Quarter, Jerusalem

    Jewish Quarter

    Old City quarter rebuilt after 1967, with the Cardo, the Hurva Synagogue and excavated remains of the Herodian city.

    about 45 min

  5. Mount of Olives Jewish Cemetery, Jerusalem

    Mount of Olives Jewish Cemetery

    The oldest Jewish cemetery still in use, with tens of thousands of graves on the slope facing the Old City.

    about 1 h

  6. Mount of Olives, Jerusalem

    Mount of Olives

    Ridge east of the Old City with churches, the Garden of Gethsemane and the classic panoramic view of Jerusalem.

    about 30 min

Day 4

  1. Jaffa Gate, Jerusalem

    Jaffa Gate

    Main western gate of the Old City, leading to the Tower of David and the Christian and Armenian quarters.

    about 30 min

  2. Tower of David, Jerusalem

    Tower of David

    Citadel by the Jaffa Gate, now a museum of Jerusalem's history with ramparts views and an evening light show.

    about 1 h 45 min

  3. Burnt House, Jerusalem

    Burnt House

    Excavated house of a priestly family destroyed by the Romans in 70 AD, shown with a short film in the Jewish Quarter.

    about 1 h 15 min · Closed Fri, Sat

  4. Via Dolorosa, Jerusalem

    Via Dolorosa

    Processional route through the Old City marking the traditional Stations of the Cross, ending at the Holy Sepulchre.

    about 1 h

  5. Damascus Gate, Jerusalem

    Damascus Gate

    Ornate Ottoman gate on the north side of the Old City, the busiest entrance, leading into the Muslim Quarter markets.

    about 30 min

  6. Museum of Underground Prisoners, Jerusalem

    Museum of Underground Prisoners

    Museum in the former British Mandate central prison in the Russian Compound, about Jewish underground fighters held there.

    about 1 h · Closed Fri, Sat

  7. Herod's Gate, Jerusalem

    Herod's Gate

    Gate in the northern wall of the Old City, a quieter entrance into the Muslim Quarter.

    about 30 min

Day 5

  1. Mahane Yehuda Market, Jerusalem

    Mahane Yehuda Market

    Jerusalem's busy food market of stalls, bakeries and bars, at its liveliest on Thursday evenings and Friday mornings.

    about 1 h · Closed Sat

  2. Lions' Gate, Jerusalem

    Lions' Gate

    Eastern gate of the Old City with carved lions, the start of the Via Dolorosa and near St. Anne's Church.

    about 1 h

  3. Tomb of the Virgin Mary, Jerusalem

    Tomb of the Virgin Mary

    Crusader-era church in the Kidron Valley, reached down a wide stairway, believed by many Christians to be Mary's tomb.

    about 45 min

  4. Church of All Nations, Jerusalem

    Church of All Nations

    A church at the foot of the Mount of Olives beside the Garden of Gethsemane, with a golden mosaic façade.

    about 30 min

  5. Muslim Quarter, Jerusalem

    Muslim Quarter

    Largest quarter of the Old City, with busy souks, Mamluk buildings and the gates to the Temple Mount/Haram al-Sharif.

    about 2 h

  6. Bethphage, Jerusalem

    Bethphage

    Franciscan church on the Mount of Olives marking where tradition says Jesus mounted a donkey for his Palm Sunday ride.

    about 1 h

  7. Mount Scopus, Jerusalem

    Mount Scopus

    Hill north-east of the Old City with the Hebrew University campus and wide views over Jerusalem and the Judean Desert.

    about 1 h

Day 6

  1. Montefiore Windmill, Jerusalem

    Montefiore Windmill

    Stone windmill from 1857 in Yemin Moshe, built by Moses Montefiore, with views over the Old City walls.

    about 1 h

  2. Mamilla Mall, Jerusalem

    Mamilla Mall

    Open-air shopping street between Jaffa Gate and the city centre, built partly from restored 19th-century buildings.

    about 1 h 15 min

  3. The Garden Tomb, Jerusalem

    The Garden Tomb

    Rock-cut tomb in a quiet garden north of Damascus Gate, held by some Protestants to be Jesus's burial place.

    about 30 min · Closed Fri, Sun

  4. Russian Compound, Jerusalem

    Russian Compound

    19th-century compound in the city centre built for Russian Orthodox pilgrims, with the green-domed Holy Trinity Cathedral.

    about 45 min

  5. Downtown Triangle, Jerusalem

    Downtown Triangle

    Central commercial area formed by Jaffa Road, King George Street and Ben Yehuda Street, with shops and cafés.

    about 1 h

  6. Ben Yehuda Street, Jerusalem

    Ben Yehuda Street

    Pedestrian street in the city centre lined with cafés, souvenir shops and street musicians, busiest in the evening.

    about 45 min

  7. New Gate, Jerusalem

    New Gate

    The newest Old City gate, opened in 1889, leading into the Christian Quarter near the Latin Patriarchate.

    about 1 h

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Jerusalem in 7 days

Day 1

  1. Dome of the Rock, Jerusalem

    Dome of the Rock

    Late 7th-century Islamic shrine with a golden dome on the Temple Mount/Haram al-Sharif; the interior is open to Muslims only.

    about 1 h

  2. Western Wall Tunnel, Jerusalem

    Western Wall Tunnel

    Guided tunnel walk along the hidden northern length of the Western Wall, past huge Herodian stones; booking required.

    about 45 min

  3. Western Wall, Jerusalem

    Western Wall

    Remaining retaining wall of the Second Temple's platform, the holiest place where Jews can pray, open to all at any hour.

    about 2 h

  4. Burnt House, Jerusalem

    Burnt House

    Excavated house of a priestly family destroyed by the Romans in 70 AD, shown with a short film in the Jewish Quarter.

    about 1 h 15 min · Closed Fri, Sat

  5. Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Jerusalem

    Church of the Holy Sepulchre

    Church shared by several Christian denominations, built over the sites traditionally held to be Jesus's crucifixion and tomb.

    about 1 h

Day 2

  1. Jerusalem Cinematheque, Jerusalem

    Jerusalem Cinematheque

    Film archive and cinema in the Hinnom Valley below Mount Zion, with a café terrace looking at the Old City walls.

    about 30 min

  2. Mount Zion, Jerusalem

    Mount Zion

    Hill just outside the Old City walls by Zion Gate, holding the Room of the Last Supper, David's Tomb and the Dormition Abbey.

    about 1 h

  3. Dormition Abbey, Jerusalem

    Dormition Abbey

    A Benedictine abbey on Mount Zion with a round church and crypt, where tradition says Mary fell asleep.

    about 30 min

  4. David's Tomb, Jerusalem

    David's Tomb

    Site on Mount Zion venerated as King David's burial place, in a building that also holds the Room of the Last Supper above.

    about 1 h

  5. Cenacle, Jerusalem

    Cenacle

    The Gothic room on Mount Zion revered as the site of the Last Supper, above the traditional tomb of King David.

    about 30 min

  6. Walls of Jerusalem, Jerusalem

    Walls of Jerusalem

    Ottoman walls built by Suleiman the Magnificent around the Old City; the Ramparts Walk follows sections along the top.

    about 3 h

Day 3

  1. City of David, Jerusalem

    City of David

    Archaeological park south of the Old City on the oldest settled part of Jerusalem, with Hezekiah's water tunnel.

    about 2 h 15 min · Closed Sat

  2. Southern Wall, Jerusalem

    Southern Wall

    Excavations at the southern end of the Temple Mount, with Herodian steps and street remains in the Davidson Center park.

    about 1 h

  3. Tomb of Absalom, Jerusalem

    Tomb of Absalom

    Monumental rock-cut tomb from the 1st century in the Kidron Valley, traditionally linked to King David's son.

    about 45 min

  4. Jewish Quarter, Jerusalem

    Jewish Quarter

    Old City quarter rebuilt after 1967, with the Cardo, the Hurva Synagogue and excavated remains of the Herodian city.

    about 45 min

  5. Mount of Olives Jewish Cemetery, Jerusalem

    Mount of Olives Jewish Cemetery

    The oldest Jewish cemetery still in use, with tens of thousands of graves on the slope facing the Old City.

    about 1 h

  6. Mount of Olives, Jerusalem

    Mount of Olives

    Ridge east of the Old City with churches, the Garden of Gethsemane and the classic panoramic view of Jerusalem.

    about 30 min

Day 4

  1. Jaffa Gate, Jerusalem

    Jaffa Gate

    Main western gate of the Old City, leading to the Tower of David and the Christian and Armenian quarters.

    about 30 min

  2. Tower of David, Jerusalem

    Tower of David

    Citadel by the Jaffa Gate, now a museum of Jerusalem's history with ramparts views and an evening light show.

    about 1 h 45 min

  3. Via Dolorosa, Jerusalem

    Via Dolorosa

    Processional route through the Old City marking the traditional Stations of the Cross, ending at the Holy Sepulchre.

    about 1 h

  4. Damascus Gate, Jerusalem

    Damascus Gate

    Ornate Ottoman gate on the north side of the Old City, the busiest entrance, leading into the Muslim Quarter markets.

    about 30 min

  5. New Gate, Jerusalem

    New Gate

    The newest Old City gate, opened in 1889, leading into the Christian Quarter near the Latin Patriarchate.

    about 1 h

  6. Herod's Gate, Jerusalem

    Herod's Gate

    Gate in the northern wall of the Old City, a quieter entrance into the Muslim Quarter.

    about 30 min

Day 5

  1. The Garden Tomb, Jerusalem

    The Garden Tomb

    Rock-cut tomb in a quiet garden north of Damascus Gate, held by some Protestants to be Jesus's burial place.

    about 30 min · Closed Fri, Sun

  2. Lions' Gate, Jerusalem

    Lions' Gate

    Eastern gate of the Old City with carved lions, the start of the Via Dolorosa and near St. Anne's Church.

    about 1 h

  3. Tomb of the Virgin Mary, Jerusalem

    Tomb of the Virgin Mary

    Crusader-era church in the Kidron Valley, reached down a wide stairway, believed by many Christians to be Mary's tomb.

    about 45 min

  4. Church of All Nations, Jerusalem

    Church of All Nations

    A church at the foot of the Mount of Olives beside the Garden of Gethsemane, with a golden mosaic façade.

    about 30 min

  5. Muslim Quarter, Jerusalem

    Muslim Quarter

    Largest quarter of the Old City, with busy souks, Mamluk buildings and the gates to the Temple Mount/Haram al-Sharif.

    about 2 h

  6. Bethphage, Jerusalem

    Bethphage

    Franciscan church on the Mount of Olives marking where tradition says Jesus mounted a donkey for his Palm Sunday ride.

    about 1 h

  7. Mount Scopus, Jerusalem

    Mount Scopus

    Hill north-east of the Old City with the Hebrew University campus and wide views over Jerusalem and the Judean Desert.

    about 1 h

Day 6

  1. Montefiore Windmill, Jerusalem

    Montefiore Windmill

    Stone windmill from 1857 in Yemin Moshe, built by Moses Montefiore, with views over the Old City walls.

    about 1 h

  2. Mamilla Mall, Jerusalem

    Mamilla Mall

    Open-air shopping street between Jaffa Gate and the city centre, built partly from restored 19th-century buildings.

    about 1 h 15 min

  3. Museum of Underground Prisoners, Jerusalem

    Museum of Underground Prisoners

    Museum in the former British Mandate central prison in the Russian Compound, about Jewish underground fighters held there.

    about 1 h · Closed Fri, Sat

  4. Russian Compound, Jerusalem

    Russian Compound

    19th-century compound in the city centre built for Russian Orthodox pilgrims, with the green-domed Holy Trinity Cathedral.

    about 45 min

  5. Downtown Triangle, Jerusalem

    Downtown Triangle

    Central commercial area formed by Jaffa Road, King George Street and Ben Yehuda Street, with shops and cafés.

    about 1 h

  6. Ben Yehuda Street, Jerusalem

    Ben Yehuda Street

    Pedestrian street in the city centre lined with cafés, souvenir shops and street musicians, busiest in the evening.

    about 45 min

  7. Mahane Yehuda Market, Jerusalem

    Mahane Yehuda Market

    Jerusalem's busy food market of stalls, bakeries and bars, at its liveliest on Thursday evenings and Friday mornings.

    about 1 h · Closed Sat

Day 7

  1. Yad Vashem, Jerusalem

    Yad Vashem

    Israel's official Holocaust memorial on Mount Herzl, with a history museum, the Hall of Names and the Children's Memorial; allow several hours.

    about 3 h · Closed Sat

  2. Israel Museum, Jerusalem

    Israel Museum

    Israel's largest museum, with archaeology, Jewish art and life, fine art and a large model of Second Temple Jerusalem.

    about 2 h · Closed Sun

  3. Bible Lands Museum, Jerusalem

    Bible Lands Museum

    Archaeology museum next to the Israel Museum covering the ancient cultures of the Near East in biblical times.

    about 1 h · Closed Sat

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March to May and September to November are the best months, with warm days and cool evenings. June to August is hot and dry, and winter, from December to February, is cool and rainy with occasional snow. Hotels fill and prices rise around Easter, Passover and Christmas, and on Jewish holidays many businesses and transport services close.

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Tips for Jerusalem

  • Non-Muslim visitors can enter the Temple Mount compound only through the Mughrabi Gate on limited weekday morning slots (and a short midday slot), never on Fridays or Saturdays, and cannot enter the Dome of the Rock itself.
  • Most of West Jerusalem, including public transport and many museums, shuts from Friday afternoon to Saturday evening for Shabbat; the Old City markets close earlier on Fridays.
  • Dress modestly at all holy sites, covering shoulders and knees; men cover their heads at the Western Wall (paper kippot are provided).
  • Book the Western Wall Tunnels tour and the City of David's Hezekiah's Tunnel walk in advance; the water tunnel is ankle- to knee-deep, so bring water shoes.
  • Check current government travel advisories before going, as security conditions and site access can change at short notice.

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