Jerusalem trip ideas

Trips planned for Jerusalem run 3 to 4 days, most often 3. These are the places they keep coming back to, and the trips themselves, day by day.

  • 3 trips
  • 3 to 4 days
  • 12 places

How many days do you need in Jerusalem?

3 trips planned for Jerusalem run 3 to 4 days; 3 is the most common.

A 3-day planA 4-day plan
Map of the most-visited places in Jerusalem

What to see in Jerusalem

The places Jerusalem trips keep coming back to, most often first.

  1. 1

    Israel Museum

    National museum of the state of Israel in Jerusalem.

    In 2 of 3 trips
  2. 2

    The Temple Institute

    Organization in Jerusalem.

    In 2 of 3 trips
  3. 3

    Church of the Holy Sepulchre

    Church in Jerusalem, containing the two holiest sites in Christianity.

    In 2 of 3 trips
  4. 4

    Old City Bazaar (Shuk ha-Tsaba'im)

    Wander the historic covered markets of Jerusalem's Old City, next to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, taking in the colours, scents and history of the ancient lanes.

    In 1 of 3 trips
  5. 5

    Western Wall (Kotel)

    Iconic ancient wall and plaza in the Old City, a few minutes' walk from the bazaar. Great for kids to see up close, with plenty of open space.

    In 1 of 3 trips
  6. 6

    Victims of Acts of Terror Memorial

    Monument to victims of terrorism in Jerusalem.

    In 1 of 3 trips
  7. 7

    Mount Herzl

    Site of Israel's national cemetery in Jerusalem.

    In 1 of 3 trips
  8. 8

    Bible Lands Museum

    Аchaeological museum in Jerusalem.

    In 1 of 3 trips
  9. 9

    Gehenna

    Small valley located in Jerusalem.

    In 1 of 3 trips
  10. 10

    Greek Orthodox Patriarchate of Jerusalem

    Eastern Orthodox church.

    In 1 of 3 trips
  11. 11

    Western Wall Plaza

    Public square in the Old City of Jerusalem.

    In 1 of 3 trips
  12. 12

    Gethsemane

    Garden at the foot of the Mount of Olives in Jerusalem.

    In 1 of 3 trips

Trips to Jerusalem

3 days in Israel: a relaxed family weekenderOld Jaffa seaside · Jerusalem's Old City · Dead Sea float · November3 days · November · a family trip · 7 stopsSample tripJerusalem in Three Days · A Couple's Walk Through Layered HillsFrom Mount Herzl to the Mount of Olives · memory, holy places, ridge-top views3 days · April · a couple's trip · 12 stopsSample tripJerusalem in 4 Days: A Relaxed Family PaceOctober · relaxed family pace · Old City, museums and markets4 days · October · a family trip · 12 stops

Good to know

Is the Dead Sea float safe for children?

The water is buoyant enough to hold everyone up, but it stings if it gets in eyes or mouth, so keep fresh water and water shoes on hand.

How much time should we allow for Jerusalem's Old City?

The bazaar, the Western Wall and lunch all sit within a few minutes' walk of each other, so a relaxed morning covers them.

Is Jaffa easy to walk with a family?

The stone lanes climb from the port, but the Sea Walls Promenade is flat and open, with benches and room for children to roam.

What is November like for this trip?

Soft light, thinner crowds and mild temperatures - easy walking weather for the Old City and the Dead Sea alike.

What is the best order to see Jerusalem in?

This trip goes west to east: modern memorials and museums first, then the Old City's holy sites, and the ridge of the Mount of Olives last, so the views make sense of what has already been seen.

How long do you need at the Israel Museum?

About two hours covers a focused visit. The museum is large, so pick one or two galleries and look properly rather than trying to see everything.

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