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Cultural Events Museums Attractions Hotels Restaurants Shopping Dear Guests and Visitors, Welcome to Jerusalem 2018 cultural events museums attractions hotels restaurants shopping Dear guests and visitors, Welcome to Jerusalem Jerusalem is a city that integrates tradition with development, holy with secular and ancient with modern in an extraordinary way. Jerusalem is Israel’s spiritual, historical and cultural capital and it provides its visitors with endless options from the short citybreak to the classic tour. In this guide we have compiled for you exclusive discounts and benefits for the many opportunities and attractions in Jerusalem, which is burgeoning with an increasing number of art, music and cultural events, where each visitor - even on a short citybreak - can find something enjoyable and of interest to them. I invite you to try everything Jerusalem has to offer during your visit and you are very welcome to come back and enjoy more of this wonderful city. Nir Barkat Mayor of Jerusalem Dear visitor, How to use your Jerusalem booklet: As part of your Breathtaking Jerusalem package, we have prepared The discounts and benefits listed in this booklet will be offered for you this booklet which includes a wide variety of discounts, once activated by the hotel. This will be issued once the marked benefits and complimentary extras. The discounts apply to various area has been stamped on the last page. Make sure to present museums, restaurants, bars, cultural events, shows, tours and much the booklet before paying your bill at venues participating in the more. program. This booklet was especially prepared for the participant of the Your Jerusalem booklet is for your use only and SHOULD NOT be breath-taking Jerusalem package. shared. The booklet is valid until December 31, 2018. Offered packages: Four consecutive nights minimum at Please take note that the opening hours of venues may vary from participating hotels, excloding Jewish Holidays and Christmas. what is written in this booklet. For restaurants, sites and museums, shows and tours, it is best to call and reserve in advance. These Packages are sold only by tour operators in Europe authorised by JDA. For more information please contact the Jerusalem Hotel Association at: [email protected] For more information on how to receive these benefits, please contact your travel agent. or the Jerusalem Development Authority at: [email protected] *Errors and omissions may occur. Dinner for Two Free Free Guided Tour Free VALUE 60€ VALUE 30€ A free meal for two (per room) by the hotel. Every Tuesday and Saturday there is a tour to Hotels without a restaurant will provide the endless sites and attractions of the city. a dinner for two in an outside restaurant. A pre-registration to the local representative of your tour operator is necessary. Please find the The benefit is under the following conditions: contact in your travel document. 1. The benefit is valid for a minimum stay of four consective nights. 2. The hotel must be a member of the Jerusalem Hotel Association and Tuesday - The two and a half hour tour, leaves from Jaffa Gate in the participate in this program. The room reservation for the guests must be Old City, at 10 am. ordered by the travel agents who participate in this program. The list of *The tour will take place only with a minimum of 6 participants hotels participating in this program appear in: Saturday - The two and a half hour tour leaves from Safra Square www.jerusalem-hotels.org.il and at the end of this booklet. (Jerusalem Municipality Square) at the palm trees, 3. This benefit is not valid on Jewish Holidays and Christmas. at 10 am. 4. For any questions, please contact (+972) 2-6521106 / 02-6521106 Sun-Thu 9:00-17:00 For further information :(+972) 50-5931450 / 050-5931450 Tickets for two to the Free Night Spectacular VALUE 18€ At the Tower of David The walls of the Citadel serve as a stage for a night-time show, which is a celebration of light, sight and sound. The story of Jerusalem unfolds through giant, breathtaking virtual images, screened on the ancient stones and archaeological remains. The show lasts 45 minutes and takes place outdoors in the citadel's courtyard. Near Jaffa Gate www.tod.org.il (+972) 2-6265333 or *2884 from Israel Advanced booking required, the to two for Tickets (+972) 2-6265333 / 02-6265333, www.tod.org.il Night Spectacular At the Tower of David David of Tower the At Spectacular Night Cafeteria, Book & Gift shop 10% Discount on Cafeteria and Bookstore Sites, Attractions & Cultural Institutions 20% Yad Vashem Museum of Islamic Art DISCOUNT Located on the Mount of Remembrance, Yad Vashem, the World Holocaust Remembrance Center, includes inspiring museums The Museum for Islamic Art in Jerusalem provides visitors with a and monuments, memorials, gardens and sculptures. You are glimpse of one of the most rare and unique collections worldwide invited to explore the one-of-a-kind Holocaust History Museum, that relate the story of Islam from its beginnings in the 7th century to view hundreds of artifacts, photographs and documents, watch to the 19th century. survivor testimonies and encounter works of art that are on display Alongside the Islamic display is the famous Sir David Salomons throughout the museum galleries. The magnificent Hall of Names, Collection of antique European watches and clocks, one of the the Valley of the Communities and the Avenue and Garden of the world’s most important. The highlight of the display are the Righteous Among the Nations are all an essential part of a visit to the revolutionary watches and clocks made by the horological genius, Yad Vashem complex. Abraham Louis Breguet (1747-1823). Breguet’s technological innovations can be seen in his masterpiece, watch no. 160, the Mount of Remembrance, Jerusalem | 972-2-644-3400 famous “Marie Antoinette”. To reserve a guided tour: www.yadvashem.org/reservations Sun.-Wed. 9:00-17:00; Thurs. 9:00-20:00; 2 HaPalmach St Fri. & Holiday days: 9:00-14:00 (+972) 2-5661291 / 02-5661292, www.islamicart.co.il yadvashem.org Sun, Mon, Wed 10:00-15:00, Tue, Thu 10:00-19:00, Fri, Sat 10:00-14:00 Sites, Attractions & Cultural Institutions 10% Sites, Attractions & Cultural Institutions 15% DISCOUNT DISCOUNT Bloomfield Science Israel Museum Museum Jerusalem The Israel Museum, the largest cultural institution in Israel, houses The Bloomfield Science Museum is a wonderful stop for families encyclopedic collections of works dating from prehistory to the visiting Jerusalem. With fascinating interactive exhibits, the present day in Archaeology, the Fine Arts, and Jewish Art & Life. In integration of art exhibits, demonstrations and workshops, it is a addition to the permanent displays, the Museum offers temporary highly recommended place for parents and children alike. exhibitions, a dynamic Youth Wing, a serene Art Garden and the Shrine of the Book, home to the 2,000-year-old Dead Sea Scrolls. Rupin St, Givat Ram (+972) 2-6544888 / 02-6544888 Ruppin Blvd www.mada.org.il (+972) 2-6708811 / 02-6708811 Mon-Thu 10:00-18:00 www.english.imjnet.org.il Fri 10:00-14:00; Sat 10:00-15:00 Sun, Mon, Wed, Thu 10:00-17:00; Tue 16:00-21:00 Fri 10:00-14:00; Sat 10:00-17:00 Sites, Attractions & Cultural Institutions Sites, Attractions & Cultural Institutions 15% 20%-50% The Friends of Zion Museum DISCOUNT Jerusalem Theatre DISCOUNT breathtaking, interactive and emotional tour, presenting the 50% off Shows story of the non-Jewish Zionism throughout history. Israeli theatre, classical, one-man shows, fringe and more. Shows Magnificently told, using groundbreaking technology found run in Hebrew, but are often accompanied by subtitles in English or nowhere else in the nation, visitors experience the unfolding Russian. story as though stepping back in time! FOZ Museum is *discount not applicable on shows that cost over NIS 250, international performances and charity events recommended for everyone! The tour is presented in 16 different languages. (including: Italian, German, French, Russian 20% off Movies and English) Daily screenings of quality films from around the world Sunday-Thursday: 09:30-20:45 Fridays & Holiday Eves: 09:30-14:00 and Israel. Saturday & Holidays: 10:00-18:00 **Tours Must Be booked in advanced by email: [email protected] Phone: +972-2-532-9402 or www.fozmuseum.com/online-booking/ 20 David Marcus St (+972) 2-5605755 / 02-5605755 www.jerusalem-theatre.co.il 20% Sites, Attractions & Cultural Institutions 1+1 Menachem Begin DISCOUNT Bible Lands Museum DISCOUNT Heritage Center The BLMJ exhibits one of the most important collections of ancient The Menachem Begin Museum offers an engaging journey in the art and archaeology, spanning from the dawn of civilization to the life of a leader. The tour of the museum takes you on a fascinating Byzantine period in the Ancient Near East. The world's only museum audiovisual journey though time, into the life of an outstanding dedicated to the historicity of the Bible. Visitors witness the drama of leader in the nation's history. civilizations on the rise such as Egypt, Babylon and Phoenicia. New A unique experience for the entire family. exhibition: IN THE VALLEY OF DAVID AND GOLIATH takes you on a journey to the Land of Israel in the time of King David to a mysterious Guided tour - Prior reservation is necessary. hilltop city overlook the valley where the battle between David and Goliath, the Philistine giant, is believed to have taken place. Have we 6 Nahon St found the footsteps of Kind David in the Elah Valley? Come to the (+972) 2-5652020 / 02-5652020 Bible Lands Museum Jerusalem and see the evidence for yourself! www.begincenter.org.il Sun, Mon, Wed, Thu 9:00-16:30 Tue 9:00-19:00 21 Stefan Wise St.
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