Jerusalem
Jerusalem is a holy city to the three major Abrahamic religions - Judaism, Christianity and Islam. In Judaism, Jerusalem has been the holiest city since King David of Israel first established it as the capital of the united Kingdom of Israel in c. 1000 BCE, and his son Solomon commissioned the building of the First Temple in the city.
In Christianity, Jerusalem has been a holy city since Jesus was crucified in c. 30 CE and 300 years later Saint Helena found the True Cross in the city.
In Sunni Islam, Jerusalem is the third-holiest city. It became the first Qibla, the focal point for Muslim prayer in 610 CE, and, according to Islamic tradition, Muhammad made his Night Journey there ten years later. As a result, and despite having an area of only 0.9 square kilometres, the Old City is home to sites of key religious importance, among them the Temple Mount, the Western Wall, the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, the Dome of the Rock and al-Aqsa Mosque.
During its long history, Jerusalem has been destroyed twice, besieged 23 times, attacked 52 times, and captured and recaptured 44 times. The oldest part of the city was settled in the 4th millennium BCE, making Jerusalem one of the oldest cities in the world. The old walled city, a World Heritage site, has been traditionally divided into four quarters, although the names used today - the Armenian, Christian, Jewish, and Muslim Quarters - were introduced in the early 19th century.
The Old City was nominated for inclusion on the List of World Heritage Sites in Danger by Jordan in 1982.
The Plan
We will pick you up from your hotel in Sharm el Sheikh in the earley morning and drive to the Taba border in an air conditioned mini bus. Here you will meet your tour leader who will accompany you untill Jurusalem. On crossing the border you will drive to Arava Valley toward the Dead Sea.
Stop at the Dead Sea for a Float
Famous for it's high salt content, the Dead Sea was one of the world's first health resorts (for Herod the Great), and has been the supplier of a wide variety of products, from balms for Egyptian mummification. People also use the salt and the minerals from the Dead Sea to create cosmetics and herbal sachets.
A must for people visiting Egypt the Dead Sea has a density of 1.24�kg/L, so thick that swimming is difficult but providing a relaxing floating experience!
On to the Holy City of Jerusalem
We visit the holy city of Jerusalem, and the Mount of Olives, a mountain ridge in eastern Jerusalem with three peaks running from north to south. The highest, at-Tur, rises to 818 meters. It is named for the olive groves that covers its slopes. The Mount of Olives is associated predominantly with Jewish and Christian traditions but also contains several sites important in Islam. The mount has been used as a Jewish cemetery for over 3,000 years and holds approximately 150,000 graves.
From Biblical times until today, Jews have been buried on the Mount of Olives. The necropolis on the southern ridge, the location of the modern village of Silwan, was the burial place of the city's most important citizens in the period of the Biblical kings.
From the panoramic views at the Mount of Olives you will be given an introduction to the city and it's long and eventful history.
Wailing Wall of Jerusalem
We drive down to the Old City , and start with the Wailing Wall, which represents the last remnants of the Jewish Temple, destroyed by the Romans.
It is a remnant of the ancient wall that surrounded the Jewish Temple's courtyard, and is one of the most sacred sites in Judaism outside of the Temple Mount itself. It has been a site for Jewish prayer and pilgrimage for centuries, the earliest source mentioning Jewish attachment to the site dating from the 4th century.
Usually you can see the various types of Jews can be seen worshipping here.
Place of Jesus's Crucification
After the Wailing wall we continue through the Arab Market to the Via Dolorosa, Jesus Way of Suffering which leads us to the Church of the Holy Sepulcher, where according to the Christian tradition Jesus was crucified and buried.
The site is venerated as Golgotha, where Jesus was crucified, and is said to also contain the place where Jesus was buried (the sepulchre). The church has been an important Christian pilgrimage destination since at least the 4th century, as the purported site of the resurrection of Jesus.
Today it also serves as the headquarters of the Greek Orthodox Patriarch of Jerusalem, while control of the building is shared between several Christian churches and secular entities in complicated arrangements essentially unchanged for centuries.
The New City of Jerusalem
We drive to the New City of Jerusalem along the Israel Government area, taking a look , among others at the Knesset building used to house the Israel Parliament.
After seeing the sights of Jerusalem and learning about it's amazing history, we then cross the border back to Egypt and drive you back to your hotel.
Most Frequently Asked Questions
Sharm Excursions are a web-based tour operator, the savings we're able to achieve are passed straight on to our customers meaning our prices always up to 50% cheaper than tour operators prices.
Our fantastic prices along with our unequaled level of customer service has helped us become Sharm's favourite tour operator.
As soon as you book online you will recieve booking confirmation. Once our booking department has double-checked your order we will email you pickup times and for your trips. We recommend you print out and bring your confirmation with you to Sharm as a reminder of your itinerary.
You need a Visa for the below tours, all other tours do not require a Visa.
- Cairo by bus or Plane
- Luxor by plane
- Ras Mohamed by Bus or by Boat
- Diving trip in Ras Mohamed
How do I get a Visa?
When you land in Sharm el Sheikh you will enter the Arrivals Hall, here you can buy a Visa for $10 (US Dollars). Please click to find out more about Visas.
Yes, as part of our commitment to giving you a fantastic experience on every tour with us, all prices include transfers to and from your hotel. This service includes all hotels in Sharm el Sheikh.
Wherever possible, we are happy to change the details of your reservation for free.
Children 0-4 years are free, 4 – 12 years old prices are stated on each excursion.
Jerusalem Tour from Sharm Customer Questions
Asked By:
Amira29th August 2018
Concerning Tour:
Jerusalem Tour from Sharm
Is the Jerusalem tour running on October this year?
This trip is stopped and we do not know when will be running again !
Asked By:
Skip Brown 22nd August 2015
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Jerusalem Tour from Sharm
Is your Jerusalem tour going to be running in December with an English speaking guide?
All our excursions with English speaking guide except Jerusalem trip with Russian speaking Guide .
Asked By:
Cj25th June 2015
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Jerusalem Tour from Sharm
Is the Jerusalem tour running?
Our Jerusalem trip is currently running at the moment, but I'm afraid only with Russian speaking guide.
Asked By:
Bilal27th August 2014
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Jerusalem Tour from Sharm
Is the Jerusalem tour still running??
regards
Bilal
I'm afraid the Jerusalem trip from Sharm is suspended at the moment.
Asked By:
Jen12th July 2014
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Jerusalem Tour from Sharm
Are you still running tours to Jerusalem ?
I hear news about bomb explosions in Israel.
I am arriving in Sharm next month and my original plan is to take excursions to Jerusalem and Petra.
I'm afraid to say we have had to suspend the trip to Jerusalem from Sharm by bus at the moment due to security reasons
Asked By:
Andy12th April 2014
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Jerusalem Tour from Sharm
Hi there,
Apart from the Egypt visa you purchase at the airport do you require another visa for the Jerusalem trip?
How safe is the crossing into Israel now following a coach bomb recently? Is it open as normal?
Kind regards,
Andy
all the trips are running normally , you do not need any other visa to go on Jerusalem trip .
Asked By:
Joanna23rd February 2014
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Jerusalem Tour from Sharm
Hello,
Are you still running tours to Jerusalem? If so, could you please tell me if the pick up time from Sharm is 10pm tomorrow (monday)
Jerusalem trip is still running normally , pick up time for this trip will be on Monday and Thursday weekly arround 08:00 pm .
Mohamed 002-0106-132-9990
Asked By:
Martin Butcher9th April 2012
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Jerusalem Tour from Sharm
how much will it cost for the jerusalem tour by coach
Jerusalem by Bus Tour costs only 100 GBP. per person . in this trip your passport will be stamped with an israeli stamp , this will be okay to go on the all tours in Egypt after this trip without any problems .
Asked By:
Charlotte Wrigley30th July 2011
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Jerusalem Tour from Sharm
I am interested in the excursion to Jerusalem. I would just like to know the pick up time from the hotel. thank you
The pick up time from hotel in Sharm to go on the trip to Jerusalem by bus will be between 08:00 and 08:30 pm.
Asked By:
Benjamin20th July 2010
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Jerusalem Tour from Sharm
Hello!
We are staying at Falcon Hills Hotel from 12th-19th August. Do you visit this hotel so that we are able to book excursions? We are interested in the Jerusalem excursion, the Sinai/Monastery by night and also Camel Riding/Bedouin tea.
Thanks!
Hi yes we can pick you up for the Jerusalem excursion from Falcon Hills hotel, and all our excursions are with a English speaking tour guide.
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