Mount of Olives
The Mount of Olives , is a special place for Christians and a frequent stop for guided tours in Israel, the location is east of the Old City of Jerusalem and separates it from the Judean desert. The mount is named after the olive groves that once covered the slopes. The Mount of Olives is a prominent holy site referenced in the Scriptures, beginning with King David’s escape during the rebellion of his son Absalom, after by the prophets, but especially by the New Testament, where Jesus’ and his disciples frequented the area.
General Information
| Region: | Jerusalem |
| Elevation: | 2,710′ |
| Situated: | East Jerusalem, Israel |
Plan a tour
Tours including Mount of Olives |
| Tour Name | Day(s) | Quality from | Type | Starts | Ends | Select Tour |
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Jerusalem Tour |
1 |
Escorted | Tel Aviv / Jerusalem | Jerusalem / Tel Aviv | Excursion Tour | |
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Footsteps of Christ Tour |
10 |
Escorted | Tel Aviv | Jerusalem | Christian Tour | |
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Classic Israel Tour |
10 |
Escorted | Jerusalem | Tel Aviv | Classic Tour | |
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Footsteps of Christ Tour & Jordan |
12 |
Escorted | Tel Aviv | Jerusalem | Christian Tour | |
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Where It All Began Tour |
15 |
Escorted | Cairo | Jerusalem | Christian Tour |
Do you know: King David, barefoot and weeping, left the city and went up the Mount of Olives to escape from his son Absalom gethsemane-en.custodia.org.
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- Travel Guide: Israel
- Region: Jerusalem
- Church of the Holy Sepulchre