How to spend top weekend in Jerusalem - ideas on extraordinary attractions and sites

Fascinating Tours of the Caves

If you like speleological tours, you can visit several caves during your vacation in Jerusalem. Salt cave Kolonel is located in the south-eastern direction from the city on the shores of the Dead Sea. Exciting entertainment awaits you here from the first days of October until the end of June. It costs $155. You will dive into the depths of this natural attraction from a height of 85 meters. You will look at the stalactites, which have a bizarre shape, large dips, and narrow passages.

The Zedekiah's cave is located near the Damascus Gate in the northern wall of the Old City. The guide will tell you about all its names and legends associated with it. You will also be able to pass through the tunnel of the Western Wall. If you drive a quarter of an hour from Jerusalem, you will reach the mineral cave of Avshalom. You will take a tour of it. You will see stalactites and stalagmites inside it. Some of them are 4 meters long.

See Jerusalem from the Height

The city of Tel Aviv is located 60 kilometers from the ancient capital of Israel. If you come here, you can contact the “Aeros” club on any day of the week except Saturday. Its staff will arrange for you a fly on a non-motorized aircraft. It's a glider. You can float through the air. You will also see Jerusalem, the Old City, the Mount of Olives, the Judean Desert, and even enjoy the panorama of the Dead Sea from a great height. Copyright www.orangesmile.com

Get Bright Impressions during Canyoning

If you want to get a thrill, then book a trip to Qumran Gorge. You as part of a tour group will climb the scenic trail to the mouth of the canyon and admire the beauty of the Dead Sea and the mountains of Jordan here. You will also do canyoning here. You will descend using a rope along the walls of the gorge and explore it. After you overcome such a difficult route, you can swim in the sea. You will pay $175 for this extreme entertainment. Insurance payment, equipment rental, transfer, entrance to the beach, lunch, and services of an experienced instructor are included in this amount.

Voyage on a Segway

You should take a trip on a Segway to see the main sights of Jerusalem as quickly as possible. You won't have any problems driving it. Such a vehicle will bring you pleasure and will not have a negative impact on the environment. It runs on electricity but not on gasoline. You will take a sightseeing tour around the city, look at the Old City, the Judean Desert, the Mount of Olives, and take amazing photos during this exciting trip. Photos will help you keep the memories of your trip to Jerusalem for a long time.

To Take a Trip into the Past

Do you want to get into the past of Jerusalem? Then use the "Time Elevator". It will allow you to go back to 3 thousand years. It is a movie with special effects. However, you can watch it in a unique cinema hall. You will look at the screen where historical events unfold. Your chair will begin to sway and move in 6 directions. Water splashes will fly at you. You will feel a blow of wind and feel a flame flare-up next to you. All special effects are synchronized with the events taking place on the screen. Therefore, you will feel that you are flying over an ancient city.

View the City from the Mount of Olives

The Mount of Olives is the most famous place in Jerusalem. It is very revered by Christians. The mountain divides the Old City and the Judean Desert. It is also called Mount Olivet. If you climb it you will be able to see Jerusalem from the height. However, keep in mind that you will need a lot of power to walk on it. Three of its peaks reach 800 meters in height. If you do not decide to go the entire route, get to the observation deck and admire the beautiful view. It is located on its slope, covered with olive trees. You will admire Dominus Flevit Church and the domes of the Church of Mary Magdalene here.