Day trip of Jerusalem

Date

Friday | Dec 20, 2024 07:30 - 17:30

Registration

Contact

Hadar Alper io@weizmann.ac.il

Visit the Old City of Jerusalem and the beautiful Ein Karem neighborhood.

Itinerary:

07:30    Departure from the parking bay in front of the Sela Auditorium.
08:30 – 08:50 Lookout from Mount of Olives and breakfast
09:00 – 10:30 Walk down from Mt. of Olives to Gethsemane garden and church
10:30-13:30 Walk up to the Lion’s Gate at to the old city of Jerusalem and follow Via Dolorosa route passing through the 14 stations of the cross, ending with a visit to the Church of Holy Sepulcher.

13:30-14:00 Drive to Ein Karem 

14:00-14:20 Lunch Break – Toilets and coffee shops are available

14:20-16:00 Tour of the beautiful, picturesque Ein Karem, located on the western side of Jerusalem. We will hear the story of John the Baptist and visit Church St. John the Baptist church and the church of Visitation.

16:00 – 17:30 Drive back to Rehovot

17:30 Anticipated return to Rehovot.

Essentials to bring with you:

  • Comfortable - closed shoes
  • Food - breakfast, lunch & snacks
  • Backpack (with two straps)
  • Water 1.5L
  • Hat
  • Umbrella (depending on the weather)

Children: The trip is suitable for children from age 10 and older.
Cancellations: cancellations 3 days or less before trip departure will not be refunded.

 

Registration will open on Sunday, 15.12.2024 @ 10:00