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Jerusalem is the capital and largest city in Israel. A holy city to three religions (Islam, Christianity, and Judaism), Jerusalem is one of the oldest cities in the world. The City of Gold, as it has come to be known in Hebrew, is a fascinatingly unique place where the first century rubs shoulders with the twenty-first century, each jostling for legitimacy and space, and where picturesque "old" neighborhoods nestle against glistening office towers and high-rise apartments. It is one of those places which has to be seen to be believed.

Area 125156 Square Kilometers

Population 865721 Million

Winter Temperature The coldest is January at 8Â°C (46Â°F)

Summer Temperature July is the hottest month in Jerusalem with an average temperature of 23Â°C (73Â°F)

Best Time To Visit The best times to visit Jerusalem are April through May and October through November, when the weather is mild and the crowds are thin. However, make sure to cross-check your travel dates with major Jewish celebrations such as the High Holy Days, Sukkot, and Passover. A strong surge of visitor traffic drives hotel prices up during these holidays. Summer is Jerusalem's peak tourism season, despite sweltering daytime temps. Winters boast good deals on hotels, but the weather remains fickle: One day can be sunny and fairly warm, while the next can be rainy and chilly.

BY AIR

Israel's main entry point for the international traveller, the newly built Terminal 3 at Ben Gurion International Airport , named after Israel's first Prime Minister, is situated near Lod and next to the highway linking Tel Aviv and Jerusalem.
The airport, referred to by locals as Natbag (pronounced "Nut Bug") - its initials in Hebrew - comprises all the usual amenities expected from a first class airport and contains one of the world's largest duty-free shopping malls for an airport of its size. Ben Gurion Airport acts as the base for El Al, Israel's national airline, and is also served by over 50 international air carriers. Travel from the airport to the centre of Jerusalem takes 40-50 min and depending on traffic conditions often more. It is advisable to budget at least an additional 2 hours on top of your pre-flight check-in time to ensure timely arrival and completion of time consuming and exhaustive security procedures.

BY TRAIN

Jerusalem is connected to Israel Railway network, but the service, which follows the route of the 1892 Jaffa-Jerusalem line, is noted for its scenery rather than speed.
From Tel Aviv, you should take the train to Jerusalem, with stops en-route at Lod (where you can make connections to Beer Sheva, Ashkelon and Rishon LeZion), Ramla (currently the Ramla station is under construction, and the trains don't stop there), Bet Shemesh, and arrive at Jerusalem's Malkha train station, which is inconveniently located at the south of the city. The old train station in the city center is currently out of service. A few trains also stop at the Biblical Zoo station, but it is within walking distance from Malkha station.

BY CAR

At the moment, this is the fastest and most efficient way to travel to and from Jerusalem
Bus services to Jerusalem from Ben Gurion International Airport and most Israeli cities are frequent, cheap, and efficient. Egged is almost the only operator of intercity buses to/from Jerusalem, as well as the entire urban network.

Holy City

Explore this spiritual city on a four-hour walking tour. All of the highlights are illuminated by your local guide, giving perspective and information on how the area has been shaped over 4,000 years. See sacred places for 3 of the worlds most-practised religions â Islam, Christianity and Judaism.

Begin at Temple Mount, an important religious site for both Jews and Muslims that is still under contention even today. See the site of King Solomon's First Temple and the golden Dome of the Rock â one of Islam's oldest structures.

Continue to Mount Zion for the Christian perspective of the city and enter the room of the Last Supper and the Tomb of David. The Church of the Holy Sepulchre marks the suspected site of the crucifixion of Jesus. Admire the stone and wood structure that has stood for well over 1,500 years.
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Jewish Heritage

Devote a day to understanding more about the Jewish way of life. Tour Jerusalem's Old and New Cities, witness traditional communities and pause for reflection at memorials, as your knowledgeable guide educates you along the way. Admire the view of the region from the summit of Mount Scopus.

Begin with a trip up Mount Scopus to marvel at the city and the neighbouring Judea Desert in the morning light. Descend and enter the Old City through the Zion Gate, learning about its significance in the Six-day War. Visit the tomb of King David on Mount Zion and take a walk along the Cardo, an ancient Roman road, with your guide providing historical insights.

Observe the 16th-century Sephardic Synagogues, recently restored to their former glory, then proceed to the Wailing Wall (Kotel) to view the site of Jewish pilgrimage. Continue on to Mea Shearim, where you learn about the distinctive lifestyle of the Ultra-Orthodox communities. Drive to Mount Hertzl to see the military cemetery before making a final stop at the Yad Vashem, memorial to the Holocaust and an ideal place to reflect on all you've seen.