Chapel of the Ascension Tours and Activities

The Bible tells us that Jesus ascended back to heaven from the Mount of Olives. This small chapel on the very top of the mountain celebrates this event.
The Bible tells us that Jesus ascended back to heaven from the Mount of Olives. This small chapel on the very top of the mountain celebrates this event.

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Church of Mary Magdalene featuring a church or cathedral and heritage architecture

Church of Mary Magdalene

Marvel at this striking Russian Orthodox church that has a glinting golden domes rising above the tree line of Jerusalem’s Mount of Olives.

Church of Mary Magdalene
Garden of Gethsemane showing a garden

Garden of Gethsemane

Stroll around this peaceful garden dotted with olive trees, where Jesus and his disciples came to pray the night before the Crucifixion.

Garden of Gethsemane
Church of All Nations which includes heritage elements, a church or cathedral and interior views

Church of All Nations

An important Christian landmark, this church stands on the site where an anguished Jesus is said to have prayed to God the night before he was crucified.

Church of All Nations
Mount of Olives which includes landscape views, a sunset and a city

Mount of Olives

4.5/5(8 reviews)

Take in the beautiful view from this storied mountain, mentioned several times in the holy scriptures of Christianity and Judaism.

Mount of Olives
Golden Gate which includes heritage architecture and landscape views

Golden Gate

4.5/5(7 reviews)

Learn about the local history of Jerusalem when you spend time at Golden Gate. Make time for the shops and local tours in this culturally rich area.

Golden Gate
Temple Mount showing a city, landscape views and heritage architecture

Temple Mount

4.5/5(36 reviews)

Visit this holy place to learn about its significance for Muslim, Jewish and Christian people and to enjoy panoramic views of Jerusalem.

Temple Mount

Best Lodging Options Near Chapel of the Ascension

The Inbal Jerusalem

The Inbal Jerusalem

Liberty Bell Park, 3, Jabotinsky St. Jerusalem
The Inbal Jerusalem
Waldorf Astoria Jerusalem

Waldorf Astoria Jerusalem

26-28 Agron Street Jerusalem
Waldorf Astoria Jerusalem
National Hotel Jerusalem

National Hotel Jerusalem

Al Zahra Street 4 Jerusalem
National Hotel Jerusalem
The David Citadel Jerusalem

The David Citadel Jerusalem

7 King David St Jerusalem
The David Citadel Jerusalem
Mount Of Olives Hotel

Mount Of Olives Hotel

53 Mount Of Olives Road Jerusalem
Mount Of Olives Hotel
Orient by Isrotel exclusive

Orient by Isrotel exclusive

3 Emek Refaim St Jerusalem
Orient by Isrotel exclusive
Mamilla Hotel

Mamilla Hotel

11 King Solomon St. Jerusalem
Mamilla Hotel
The Eldan Hotel

The Eldan Hotel

King David 24 Jerusalem
The Eldan Hotel
New Capitol Hotel - Jerusalem

New Capitol Hotel - Jerusalem

17 Salah Eddin Street Jerusalem
New Capitol Hotel - Jerusalem
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