Israel Tour Day 6 – Jerusalem and The Old City

Early start again into the Jerusalem sunshine. From the Jaffa Gate we headed straight for the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, hoping to miss the early morning queues.

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Almost, but we still had a wait to see the Rock of The Golgotha (Site of Crucifixion)

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and then the Tomb of Christ.

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Following the Stations of the Cross in reverse we headed for the Via Dolorosa and stations along the way.

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From the Muslin Quarter and the 5th Station, we emerged onto the Western Wall Plaza for a second look at the Wall

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Short walk up to Mount Zion and the Tomb of David

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Walking past the Cardo we headed for the Christian Quarter and Lunch on the rooftops, looking out towards the Dome.

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Finally, it was down to the Garden of Gethsemane and the Church of All Nations (closed).

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