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Daily Tour
15 people
English
Inspired by Pope Urban II at the Council of Clermont in 1095, thousands of Europeans made their way to the East to take over the Holy Land from the reign of Islam. After capturing Jerusalem in 1099, they established a Crusaders’ Kingdom in the Holy Land that ruled the country or parts of it for about 100 years, until the fall of Acre 1291. During this period, the Crusaders fortified the city, built churches, renovated streets and markets, and founded hospitals and hostels for pilgrims. The remnants of these extensive developments can still be seen in Jerusalem and throughout the Holy Land.
The tour will take you inside and around the Old City where you will visit some of Jerusalem’s most famous shrines and landmarks, allowing us to discover and learn about the Crusader military orders such as the Knights Templar and the Hospitallers of St John of Jerusalem who served, resided in, and protected the Holy City.
Damascus Gate
Lots of walking
Not disabled friendly
The tour runs year-round
Optional lunch break