Jerusalem

Guide for 5 Days

Day 1

Morning

• Start your day with a delicious traditional Israeli breakfast at Machneyuda, a vibrant and bustling restaurant in the heart of Jerusalem’s Mahane Yehuda market.
• Take a stroll through the market and sample some of the local produce.
• Explore the colorful alleyways of the market, filled with street art and unique vendors.

Midday

• Head to Yehudale’s Falafel for a lunchtime snack of Jerusalem’s most famous street food.
• Take a short walk to the nearby Tower of David Museum, a historical fortress that houses exhibits about Jerusalem’s rich history and culture.

Afternoon

• Visit Mamilla Mall, an upscale shopping center that blends modern architecture with ancient Jerusalem stone.
• Take a walk along the Old City walls for stunning views of the city.

Evening

• Enjoy dinner at The Eucalyptus, a restaurant that serves contemporary takes on traditional Jewish dishes.
• Sip cocktails at the trendy Barood bar.
• Experience a traditional Middle Eastern hookah at Abu Shukri in the Muslim Quarter of the Old City.

Day 2

Morning

• Start the day with a visit to the Western Wall, one of the most sacred sites in Judaism.
• Take a stroll through the Jewish Quarter, filled with historical landmarks and traditional Jewish shops.
• Visit the Burnt House Museum, which tells the story of the destruction of Jerusalem in 70 CE.

Midday

• Enjoy a light lunch at Café Rimon, a kosher dairy restaurant in the heart of the city.
• Visit The Israel Museum, which houses the Dead Sea Scrolls and a vast collection of Jewish art and culture.

Afternoon

• Take a walk through the lush and serene Garden of Gethsemane, a Christian holy site where Jesus is said to have prayed before his crucifixion.
• Visit the Mount of Olives Jewish Cemetery, the oldest and most important Jewish cemetery in the world.

Evening

• Dine at Adom, a gourmet restaurant in the trendy First Station complex.
• Enjoy a beer at the Jerusalem Craft Brewery, which serves locally brewed beer.
• End the night with a show at the Yellow Submarine, a popular music venue in the Talpiot neighborhood.

Day 3

Morning

• Start your day with a visit to the Mahane Yehuda market, where you can sample local delicacies and buy souvenirs.
• Take a walk to the nearby Beit Avi Chai, a cultural center that hosts events and performances.
• Visit the Montefiore Windmill, a historical landmark that offers stunning views of the city.

Midday

• Enjoy a lunch of traditional Middle Eastern cuisine at Abu Shukri, a popular restaurant in the Muslim Quarter of the Old City.
• Visit Hezekiah’s Tunnel, a 2,700-year-old tunnel that runs under the city and was used to transport water to the city.

Afternoon

• Visit the Jerusalem Biblical Zoo, which houses a wide variety of animals from the Bible.
• Explore the upscale shopping district of Emek Refaim, filled with boutique shops and trendy restaurants.

Evening

• Dine at 1868, a restaurant that serves contemporary takes on traditional Jerusalem dishes.
• Enjoy a drink at the HaMiffal bar, a trendy spot in the heart of the city.
• Take in a performance at the Jerusalem Theater, a cultural center that hosts plays, concerts, and dance performances.

Day 4

Morning

• Start the day with a visit to The Church of the Holy Sepulchre, one of the most important Christian sites in the world.
• Visit the Christian Quarter, filled with historical landmarks and traditional Christian shops.
• Explore the Muristan, a historical complex that was once a hospital for pilgrims.

Midday

• Enjoy a lunch of traditional Jerusalem cuisine at Mahane Yehuda Restaurant, a kosher meat restaurant in the heart of the market.
• Visit the Jerusalem Archaeological Park, which houses remains from the Second Temple period.

Afternoon

• Take a stroll through the picturesque Ein Kerem neighborhood, filled with historical buildings and beautiful gardens.
• Visit the Yad Vashem Holocaust Museum, which tells the story of the Holocaust through personal testimonies and artifacts.

Evening

• Dine at Machneyuda, a lively restaurant that serves modern Israeli cuisine.
• Enjoy a drink at the Shuka Bar, a trendy spot in the market.
• Take in a performance at the The Yellow Submarine, a popular music venue in the Talpiot neighborhood.

Day 5

Morning

• Start your day with a visit to the Mount of Olives, which offers stunning views of the city and is an important site for both Jews and Christians.
• Visit the Chapel of the Ascension, where Jesus is said to have ascended to heaven.
• Explore the Moslem Quarter, filled with historical landmarks and traditional Moslem shops.

Midday

• Enjoy a lunch of traditional Middle Eastern cuisine at Arafat, a popular restaurant in the Moslem Quarter.
• Visit the Ramparts Walk, a walkway that runs along the Old City walls.

Afternoon

• Visit the King David Tomb, a holy site for Jews and Christians.
• Explore the trendy Nachlaot neighborhood, filled with colorful alleyways and unique shops.

Evening

• Dine at Angelica, a gourmet restaurant that serves Mediterranean cuisine.
• Enjoy a drink at the HaRova Wine Bar, a trendy spot in the Jewish Quarter.
• End the night with a performance at the Jerusalem Cinematheque, a cultural center that screens films from around the world.