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Discover the Wonders of Jerusalem: A 5-Day Itinerary

DANIEL ALEXANDER OICATA FONSECA

27 Sep 2023

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Embark on a captivating journey through Jerusalem, Israel's historic and cultural gem. Explore ancient sites, vibrant markets, and serene parks in this 5-day itinerary designed for solo travelers.

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Day 1

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$0

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$ 14

Church of Nativity

Heritage site of a 4th-century church said to be built above a cave in which Jesus was born.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

27 - 33 min

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Gazelle Valley

Natural city park with ponds, paths & benches, with a resident gazelle population & rich bird life.

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

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Free

13 - 20 min

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The Jerusalem Botanical Gardens

University garden & research center with a conservatory, geographical zones & many bonsai trees.

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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Free

13 - 16 min

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The First Station

Shops, restaurants, live concerts & cultural events offered at a 19th-century train station.

1:30 PM - 3:30 PM

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Free

Day 2

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$0

New Gate

Arched & crenelated stone gate & Christian passageway set at the highest point on the existing wall.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

8 - 12 min

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Herod's Gate

Ottoman-era access gate through a 16th-century city wall & tower built over layers of ancient ruins.

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

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Free

8 - 12 min

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Western Wall

Remnant of the ancient wall of the Temple courtyard, a sacred site of Jewish prayer & pilgrimage.

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

6 - 9 min

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Al-Aqsa Mosque

Domed, Islamic place of worship linked to Muhammad & rebuilt over the 8th to 11th centuries.

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

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Free

12 - 17 min

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Dome of the Rock

Iconic gold-topped Islamic shrine built around 690AD with huge relevance to both Christians & Jews.

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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Free

10 - 15 min

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Gethsemane

This olive garden, now adjacent to a Franciscan church, figures prominently into Christian texts.

3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

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Free

Day 3

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$115

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$ 7

Machaneh Yehudah Market

Iconic street market lined with stalls selling fruits, vegetables, apparel & prepared foods.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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Free

9 - 11 min

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Damascus Gate

Built in 1537, this stone structure is one of the main entrances to the Old City of Jerusalem.

10:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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Free

10 - 15 min

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Tower of David

Medieval citadel on the site of forts dating back 2,000 years & a museum of Jerusalem's history.

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

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$40

5 - 8 min

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Zion Gate

One of the Old City's 8, this famous medieval gate was built in 1540 & leads toward Mount Zion.

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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Free

8 - 12 min

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City of David

Historical guided tours taking in city's archeological sites & ancient tunnels on foot or segway.

2:30 PM - 4:30 PM

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$75

Day 4

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$ 7

Dormition Abbey - Hagia Maria

Christian complex built atop the ruins of a Byzantine church on the site of the Virgin Mary's death.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

12 - 17 min

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Church of the Holy Sepulchre

Basilica dating to the 4th century that is marked by some Christians as the site of Jesus's tomb.

9:30 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

10 - 15 min

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Lions' Gate

One of the remaining gates of the historic Old City walls, built in the 16th century.

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

16 - 24 min

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The Garden Tomb Jerusalem

Ancient tomb & surrounding gardens believed by some to be site of resurrection of Jesus Christ.

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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Free

16 - 20 min

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Chords Bridge

Designed by Santiago Calatrava, this light rail bridge features a soaring, ultramodern look.

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

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Free

Day 5

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$70

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$ 27

Sacher Park

The city's largest park offers basketball courts & picnic areas, plus a playground, track & dog run.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

11 - 14 min

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The Israel Museum, Jerusalem

Art & archaeology museum with prehistoric to modern collections, including the Dead Sea Scrolls.

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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$70

16 - 20 min

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Yad Vashem

Memorial complex to Holocaust victims with guided tours of a museum displaying historical exhibits.

12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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Free

27 - 33 min

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Ein Hemed National Park

Nature reserve with picnic spots & Jerusalem views, with remains of a burial cave & medieval castle.

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

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Free

40 - 48 min

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Stalactite Cave Nature Reserve

Self-guided tours through a small limestone cave noted for its diverse stalactites & stalagmites.

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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Free

Budget breakdown: $239 In total

Activities & Food:$185

Transport:$54