A rare and unique tour of Jerusalem’s Old City – “Discovering Jerusalem” – ending with desert surprises in the field

Discovering Jerusalem

Participants set out for a fascinating morning in Jerusalem’s exciting and captivating Old City.

At the heart of the activity are human encounters that touch on the multicultural and religious fabric of life – of the world in general, and of Jerusalem as the center of the world in particular.

The group follows a guided walking route through the four quarters of the Old City. In each quarter they visit some of the best-known craftspeople and merchants in their field, who carry on family traditions going back decades and even centuries. These encounters, together with the personal stories behind them, make for a fascinating and enriching meeting point.

These encounters, which include hands-on experiences and tastings, connect participants in the most tangible way to the history, folklore and colors of the place.

Between stops, participants visit a number of fascinating sites, such as the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, the Austrian Hospice, a rooftop lookout, Batei Mahase Square, the Little Western Wall and the Western Wall.

Desert Surprises in the Field

The Cnaan site – only a 20-minute drive from Jerusalem’s Old City, on the main Jerusalem – Dead Sea road.

The site has shaded decks, low seating areas, 4 well-kept restroom stalls, background music and plenty of magical desert atmosphere.

Arrival and welcome – hot and cold drinks, sweet pastries

Setting out for a desert activity:

Desert Storm – a self-drive motorized off-road tour
An off-road trip into the heart of the desert, self-driving Tomcar and RZR vehicles.

To finish, participants sit down to lunch at HaCnaanit – a desert chef restaurant!