«Royal wedding» in the Holy Land

The pilgrimage center «Jerusalem» offers a wedding ceremony in the heart of the Holy City, near the main shrine of the whole Christian world, the Church of the Holy Sepulcher, in the Alexander Compound.

from 2579 $ 6 days/5 nights

The tour price is for a couple of newlyweds. For 3-4 chaperones moving together with the wedding party, the offer will cost from $ 400 per guest.
The price depends on the dates and duration of the tour, the season selected hotels, and the room category.

Tour price includes

3 nights in a hotel in Jerusalem (BB - breakfast)

2 nights at Tel Aviv Hotel (BB - breakfast)

3-day excursions, with personal guide (car service, driver and guide):

Jerusalem - 1 day

Christian Galilee - 1 day

Tel Aviv, Jaffa - 1 day

2 transfers: Ben Gurion to Jerusalem.

Tel Aviv is Ben Gurion.

meeting and seeing off at Ben Gurion Airport

Tour price does not include

Airline tickets

Meals during the excursions. Paid entries to tourist attractions/museums/parks during excursions. Insurance.

* Donation to the priest for the demand, services of the working staff for the preparation of the chapel, wedding set (handbrakes, wedding candles, icons, wine) - 750 dollars..

Details

day 1

arrival

Flew to Tel Aviv.

Our representative will meet you at the exit from the clean area and escort you to a comfortable car (minibus) that will take you to your hotel in Jerusalem.

In the evening you will stroll through the streets of old Jerusalem and relax in one of the many cafes in the city center.

A more detailed description of excursion options can be found in the section Attractions

Interesting

meet you at the exit of the plane, help you quickly pass the border formalities and get luggage. Details - Useful links at the bottom of the page.

day 2

Visiting the Holy Places of Jerusalem

It is impossible to understand the significance of Jerusalem without having lived here for years, but the attraction of the Eternal City, bordering on the miracle, is felt from the first steps of the pilgrim.
After breakfast, in our program - visiting the famous Jerusalem temples - the church of Ascension with the bell tower in the name of John the Baptist, («Russian Candle»), and the Russian Orthodox Olive Women’s Monastery, as well as the church of Holy Equal Apostles Mary Magdalene, with characteristic Moscow maces and kokoshniks. Next to it, in the rock, at the entrance of the Gethsemane Garden, there is the greatest Christian shrine - the underground tomb of the Virgin Mary - the Dormition Church of the Blessed Virgin, and the Russian Gethsemane Convent.
On the Mount of Olives (Mount of Olives), Christ liked to gather with his disciples, so that almost the entire western slope of the Mount of Olives is occupied with Christian relics. The Temple of the Passion of Christ (Church of All Nations) in the Garden of Gethsemane is the place of Prayer for the Cup and the Arrest of Christ. They came to a village called Gethsemane, and He said to His disciples, sit here while I pray. (Mark 14:32). According to legend, the ancient olives standing in the monastery garden are witnesses to these events. Here begins the Via Dolorosa (The Way of the Cross)... «And dressed Him in His clothes and led Him to the Crucifixion» (Matthew 27:31). We will pass along the Cross Road, through the Armenian quarter and the Arab market, to the Church of the Holy Sepulcher - to the Frontal Place (Golgotha).
Then we will examine the Wailing Wall - a sacred place for any Jew. Right above it - Kubbat as-Sahra, the golden dome of the Rock, built on the ruins of the Temple of Tsar Solomon. Inside the dome is a ledge of rock from which, according to legend, the prophet Muhammad made a mirage - an ascension to heaven to meet the Supreme. Be sure to look at the Russian Compound - in one of the oldest districts in the center of Jerusalem, near the Old City. Moscow Square appeared on the map of Jerusalem in the mid-1990s. And, of course, its main decoration - Trinity Cathedral. Further our way lies in Ein Karem - a picturesque place, which stretches at the foot of Mount Ora, in the Judean mountains on the western slopes of Jerusalem, where above the place of birth of John the Baptist, there is a Russian Orthodox Goran monastery.
On request, can complete the Jerusalem program trip to the Basilica of the Nativity in Bethlehem (Hebrew: «Bethlehem» - «House of Bread»), where the midnight Christmas service takes place. The Basilica was built in the 6th century, above the birthplace of Jesus Christ, and is the oldest active Orthodox Church on the Holy Land.

Interesting

Underground Jerusalem - the ancient streets of Yerushalaim from the second temple, the Hizkiyahu tunnel, underground halls, and ritual pools. The foundation of the Temple Mount, the city of the times of King Herod and the quarry of King Solomon, the Tomb of King David and many more, hidden from sight...

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The Necropolis of Jerusalem are the burial caves of the 8th century BC and the descent into the fiery Gehena, where the words of the ancient prophets are inscribed. The true «nave of the Earth» opposite the cave of the Holy Sepulcher, as well as scrolls from the Kumran caves, exhibited in the Temple of books. Want to know why the privilege of being buried on the Mount of Olives is worth a million dollars? We will tell you and show you...

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The roofs of the Old City. The route «The Seven Mysteries of Jerusalem», from the time of the First Temple to our time. Cardo - a restored street of the Roman period. A unique walk on the roofs of the Eternal City combined with stories from the Jewish life in ancient times.

day 3

wedding ceremony in the royal chapel

Wedding ceremony in the heart of the Holy City of Jerusalem, near the main shrine of the entire Christian world, the Church of the Holy Sepulcher, in the Alexander Compound..
On the territory of the compound, there is the famous threshold of the Doom, through which the Savior crossed, rising to Golgoth; «Eye of the Needle», which is mentioned in the Gospel, as well as the Church of St. Alexander Nevsky, is the house church of the house of Romanov, in which only members of the August Family have the right to marry.
Recently, in honor of the Imperial House and the Russian State, next to the Church of St. Alexander Nevsky, opposite the Doomsday and «Needle Ear», was erected a unique chapel in honor of Fedorovskaya icon of the Mother of God - patroness of the August House. In the creation of the chapel valuable species of trees, gilding, bronze, Italian marble were used. The extraordinary colors and flushes of the poplar caps gave it the name «amber chapel». In the corner of the chapel, the icon of St. Faith, Hope, Love and their mothers Sofia, have left open part of the foot of Calvary, on which the Savior has walked.

After breakfast, you will be picked up by an executive car with a Russian-speaking chaperone. You may want to visit the wedding parlor, where experienced hairdresser and makeup artist will take care of you. Then you will go to the Alexander Compound near the Church of the Holy Sepulcher, where a solemn ceremony of wedding in the Tsarist «amber» chapel will be held..
On request you can order photo and video shooting of the festive ceremony. After the festive ceremony, you will take a car ride and admire Jerusalem from the viewing area, and then celebrate the festive event in a cozy restaurant.

Interesting

The wedding at Capernaum is a temple of the Twelve Apostles on the shore of the Sea of Galilee. Also, this rite is offered by Cana of Galilee, the church of the First Miracle, the conversion of water into wine.

Interesting

The appointment of a convenient date for the wedding ceremony, as well as any set of services: the rental of a wedding dress, including jewelry, hairstyle, makeup, manicure, as well as photos and videos, and many other services to make your wedding day unforgettable: any level banquet, fireworks, balloons, butterflies, white doves, dance show.

day 4

Journey through Christian Galilee

Driving through the Valley of Armageddon (Hebrew - Megiddo Mountain) - the scene of the last battle of angels and demons at the end of time, we will find ourselves in the Arab village of Kfar Kanna, where Jesus created his first miracle: ... And they filled them up to the top. And he says to them, Now draw and bring to the steward of the feast. And they have borne. When the steward tasted water, there was wine...». (John 2:7-8)
Descending to the north shore of the Sea of Galilee, we will arrive at the spiritual center of Giardenite, the place of baptism, where masses of pilgrim’s flock to communion themselves in the sacred water of the Jordan. «Then Jesus comes from Galilee to Jordan to be baptized by John» (Matthew 3:13). We will see the place of Transfiguration of the Lord - Mount Tavor, and located in 9 km northwest Nazareth - the city where, according to the Gospel, the Annunciation was made and passed the childhood and adolescence of Jesus Christ (hence - «Nazareth» or «Ha-Nopri», that is «resident of the city Nazeret»). Visit the Church of the Annunciation - the largest in the Middle East. Here Archangel Michael informed Virgin Mary of the impending birth of Joshua (Luke 1:26-31)..
On the way to the northern edge of the lake, we will have dinner with the fish of St. Peter, or tilapia (the future apostle was a fisherman by profession). The next stop after lunch will be the ruins of Capernaum (in Hebrew - Kfar Naum, «the village of Naum») - home of the first disciples of Christ - apostles Andrew, James, John, as well as the publican (tax inspector) Matthew - the future author of one of the Gospels. «And came to Capernaum, the city of Galilee». (Luke 4:31) There is an Orthodox church of 12 apostles. And the quiet lagoon of Tabha, lying nearby, served as the stage for many gospel stories, including the miracle of multiplying bread and fish. He took five loaves and two fish and looked up to heaven, blessed them, broke them, and gave them to the disciples to give to the people» (Luke 9:16). It was at Capernaum that Jesus preached his teachings, living in the house of Peter, now the seat of the Benedictine Monastery (St. Peter’s Church).

Interesting

A tour of the wineries of Galilee, tasting unique cheeses from a private butter mill and visiting a boutique chocolate factory.

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Caesarea, by the sea, between the mouths of the Crocodile Creek and the Khader River, where the «Grail» was discovered, from which Jesus drank during the Last Supper, the ancient port, the hippodrome, and the Roman amphitheater.

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Safed is the center of the Kabalah, or Jewish mysticism. The birthplace of the KLYAZMER is the forerunner of medieval troubadours. Probably the best art galleries in Israel.

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Trip to the National Bird Sanctuary Hula (Upper Galilee), north of Kinneret - a unique corner of wildlife, the 2nd place in the world in terms of the number of stopping of migratory birds.

day 5

Acquaintance with Tel Aviv.

After breakfast, we will go to the business capital of Israel Tel Aviv («Hill of spring»). Lonely Planet included Tel Aviv in the list of «10 best cities for travel». Rich cultural life, unique architecture, world famous nightlife, friendly informal atmosphere and excellent beaches are waiting for you. Visit the ancient port of Jaffa, founded about 4000 years ago (according to legend - son of Noah, Jaffet), and operating until 1965. These walls still remember Perseus, who saved here Andromeda, with the cunning and severed head of the Medusa-Gorgon, the Old Testament prophets, the ships of Solomon or the stern conquerors of the world - Alexander the Great, Richard the Lionheart and Napoleon... For the record, gourmets - Jaffa is also proud of the beautiful fish restaurants, located right in the port, and offering with a knife the freshest seafood, caught at dawn by fishermen. In Tel Aviv, many secluded corners for walks, for example - go to Neve Tzedek - Tel Aviv island of the 30s, a kind of local Montmartre, with cafes and restaurants, art galleries. Also worthy of note is a spacious and renovated promenade with 13 unique beaches. On the promenade you can just walk or ride along the «green» path along the sea on a bike. Walk in the center of the city - July 3, 2003 UNESCO added the center of Tel Aviv - the so-called «White City» - in the list of architectural monuments. There is the world’s highest concentration of houses built in the "bauhaus" style (4000). In addition, in Tel Aviv, there are unique buildings in the styles of Arabeska and Art Deco (times 1918-30), as well as in the International Style (30s and early 40s), which defined in due time the ultramodern look of the city. In the evening - a free program, which we will make together with you. You will find an unprecedented amount of entertainment for every taste. Opera and ballet performances at the Tel-Aviv Opera House, classical music concerts, as well as performances of international and Russian pop stars in the hall «Gehal a-Tarbut», theatrical meetings at the theater «Gesher» and dance festivals at the Art Center «Susan Dalal». In addition, Tel Aviv is not only a hub of finance, fashion, industry and trade in Israel, but also an entertainment center with an unimaginable number of cafes and restaurants per square meter sidewalk, and clubs open until dawn... It is no coincidence that the newspaper "New York Times" proclaimed Tel Aviv "the capital of the Mediterranean high» ....

Interesting

Air trip over the coast. From the height of the bird’s flight, you will discover breathtaking views of the Mediterranean Sea, Tel Aviv and its embankment, the seaside cities of Jaffa, Bat Yam, Holon, Rishon le Zion.

Interesting

a sailing yacht, with the opportunity to admire the evening view and night lights of Tel Aviv, to drive a yacht, swim in the open sea, listen to pleasant music and chat over a glass of cold beer or wine.

day 6

final

Today you can dedicate to shopping or spend it in a relaxing setting of brunch on the beach.
efore departure, you will have time to once again enjoy the sea, the sun, the promenade on one of the 13 Tel Aviv embankments or go shopping... Transfer to Ben-Gurion Airport.
Departure.

** NOTE:

the wedding ceremony is not held on the eve of the Twelfth and Great Feasts, in continuation of fasts, during the Light Week;

for the wedding ceremony it is necessary to provide a passport and marriage certificate.

The wedding ceremony is only for the baptized.

Upon completion of the Sacrament, a Certificate of wedding is issued.

Interesting

Beach holidays in Eilat, an ancient city known since the time of Tsar Solomon, and now - a duty-free zone, one of the largest resorts on the Red Sea international level, or at the resorts of the Mediterranean in Tel Aviv/Netanya/ Herzliya - in any hotel of choice.