Mount of Olives

Israel Tour to the Mount of Olives in Jerusalem

The Mount of Olives , is a special place for Christians and a frequent stop for guided tours in Israel, the location is east of the Old City of Jerusalem and separates it from the Judean desert. The mount is named after the olive groves that once covered the slopes. The Mount of Olives is a prominent holy site referenced in the Scriptures, beginning with King David’s escape during the rebellion of his son Absalom, after by the prophets, but especially by the New Testament, where Jesus’ and his disciples frequented the area.

General Information

Region: Jerusalem
Elevation: 2,710′
Situated: East Jerusalem, Israel

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Tours including Mount of Olives

Tour Name Day(s) Quality from Type Starts Ends Select Tour

Jerusalem Tour

1

Escorted Tel Aviv / Jerusalem Jerusalem / Tel Aviv Excursion Tour

Footsteps of Christ Tour

10

Escorted Tel Aviv Jerusalem Christian Tour

Classic Israel Tour

10

Escorted Jerusalem Tel Aviv Classic Tour

Footsteps of Christ Tour & Jordan

12

Escorted Tel Aviv Jerusalem Christian Tour

Where It All Began Tour

15

Escorted Cairo Jerusalem Christian Tour

Do you know: King David, barefoot and weeping, left the city and went up the Mount of Olives to escape from his son Absalom gethsemane-en.custodia.org.

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