ShareI sometimes hear, mainly from business travelers, “I only have one day in Israel. What do you suggest I see?” Actually, that’s an easy one. One day in Israel? Don’t miss the Old City of Jerusalem. Start with an overview on the Mount of Olives and read Luke 19:41. Then go to the bottom of […]

I sometimes hear, mainly from business travelers, “I only have one day in Israel. What do you suggest I see?”
Actually, that’s an easy one. One day in Israel? Don’t miss the Old City of Jerusalem.
Start with an overview on the Mount of Olives and read Luke 19:41. Then go to the bottom of the valley in front of you (Kidron Valley in Hebrew; Jehosephat Valley in English – that’s right – as in “Jumping Jehosephat.”

Continue on to Jaffa Gate and walk through the Arab Marker or “shuk” until you get to the Jewish Quarter. Walk down to the Western (Wailing) Wall and then exit to the Muslim Quarter and walk to St. Stephan’s Gate and walk back into the Old City to St. Anne’s Church (Bethesda), possibly the most beautiful church in Israel. Now you can begin the Via Dolorosa which ends at the Church of the Holy Sepulcher.
If you have time, and you should, arrange a trip to nearby Bethlehem.