Half Day Photography Adventures Tours in
Jerusalem
Some of the things you will learn:
how to work with light and
shadows in a creative way
how to use photographic
techniques to create your personal vision
how to get the best photos in
every situation
how to be ready to capture the
moment.
Tour 1
Jerusalem Thru the Lens - Jerusalem Old and New
Your tour will start with Jerusalem's Supreme Cort building, an architectural
masterpiece. Built in 1992 it is still considered "brand new". The participants will be able to photograph both the exterior and the interior of the building. The tour
will continue up Bezalel street through the "Nachlaot" group of small residential quarters. Built in the latter half of the eighteenth century most of the original
buildings still exist although a substantional renewal program has rejuvenated the buildings, alleys and courtyards. You will explore the many small quarters each with
it's own fascinating history and character. The tour will contine winding up to Jerusalem's famous Machane Yehuda market, a visual (as well as a culinary) treat. The
market is filled with food stalls of all types as well as boutiques selling everything from jewelerry to designer clothes. Jerusalem's special and unique population mix
can be seen to it's fullest in the market. We will take a break and eat in one of the many small but excellent restaurants or kiosks. The tour will end in downtown
Jerusalem at the corner of King George and Agripas Streets.
IN SEASON: Year Round
STARTING POINT:
The Corner of Sacher Park (Gan Sacher) and Bezalel Street - next to gas station
ENDING POINT:
The Royal Palace
Monday :
2:00pm- 6:00pm
Languages: English, Hebrew
Tour Fee per person
:
125 Euros
Blackout Dates:
Major Jewish Holidays
Tour 2
Jerusalem Thru the Lens - A Religious Cocktail - Jerusalem's unique mix of Jews, Moslems, and Christians
The tour will start in Jerusalem's famous Ultra Orthodox Jewish neighbourhood of
Geula and Mea Shearim. Populated by ultra Orthodox Jews, it's stores catering to the local population as well as the thriving tourist trade, are a gold mine of visual
treats. The tour will go through the Mea Shearim (100 Gates) quarter and down to the Damascus Gate and on through the Old City's moslem quarter. It's markets are renown
for foodstufs, oriental bazaars, souvenirs and it's rich merchandise serving tourists from nearly every country on earth. Photographing buildings that are between
hundrds and thousands of years old and walking streets where Jesus and he Jewish High preists, not to mention Crusaders and Turks once walked, will be a truly
exhilirating and spiritul experience. The tour will end at the Western Wall.
IN SEASON: Year Round
STARTING POINT:
The Shabbat Square (Kikar Shabbat) corner of Malachei Yisrael and Strauss streets at the Bank Leumi ATM machine.
ENDING POINT:
The Jewish quarter Old City Jerusalem
Wednesday :
2:00pm- 6:00pm
Languages: English, Hebrew
Tour Fee per person
:
125 Euros
Blackout Dates:
Major Jewish Holidays
Tour 3
Jerusalem Thru the Lens - Jerusalem at Night
A photographic tour of Jerusalem at night
starting with Jerusaelm's YMCA building, a blend of classic European and Oriental architechture, continuing to a special vantage point overlooking the Tower of David and
the Old City walls. You will continue past the David's Citadel hotel (designed by world famous architecht Moshe Safdie) to the centre of Jerusalem's night life in the
Nachalat Shiva quarter. This is the first residential quarter to be built outside the Old City walls. Now a blend of restaurants, shops and trendy bars. The tour will
end at Zion Square.
IN SEASON: Year Round
STARTING POINT:
The King David Hotel
ENDING POINT:
Zion Square - corner Kaffa and Ben Yehuda Streets
Thursday :
2:00pm- 6:00pm
Languages: English, Hebrew
Tour Fee per person
:
125 Euros
Blackout Dates:
Major Jewish Holidays
Additional Information
• Participants must have a basic knowledge of their cameras.
• We reserve the right to change the route based on local conditions.
• Tours leave rain or shine. In extreme conditions please call the local number.
• We suggest good walking shoes, a lightweight poncho, in case it rains and in high temperatures a small bottle of water & sun hat.
• A lightweight tripod is recommended for evening sessions
• Clients who have not booked this activity in conjunction with a hotel are advised to provide contact details.
• Cancellation fees may apply.
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