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Highlights of Jerusalem and Bethlehem Day Tour

Highlights of Jerusalem and Bethlehem Day Tour

Approximately 9 Hours
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This insightful tour takes you through the history and highlights of Jerusalem’s Old City and gives you a special chance to visit the birthplace of Christianity. A breathtaking panoramic view over Jerusalem.

This tour takes you through the history and highlights of Jerusalem’s Old City and gives you a special chance to visit the birthplace of Christianity. A breathtaking panoramic view over Jerusalem.

 

Highlights 

  • A memorable trip to the Church of the Holy Sepulcher, Via Dolorosa, and other Christian landmarks.

  • Follow the Byzantine Cardo, an ancient main road that runs through the Jewish Quarter of the Old City of Jerusalem.

  • Take a look at the Western Wall, and then follow the sacred route Jesus took carrying his cross along the Via Dolorosa – the Way of Sorrows.

  • Visit the Basilica of the Holy Sepulcher where Jesus was crucified and where his burial tomb is located.

  • Take a stroll through the bazaars of the Christian and Muslim Quarters before departing for Bethlehem.

  • Pay a visit to the Church of the Nativity and Saint Catherine Church.

Highlights

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The famous birthplace of Jesus, wher you van visit the manger Square, Church of Nativity and enjoy great street food along the way. The city is under the control of the Palestinian Authority.

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Mount Zion is the place of important sites and landmarks such as the Room of the Last Supper, King David’s Tomb, the Chamber of the Holocaust, and the Protestant Cemetery. In addition Oskar Schindler is buried here as a righteous gentile, and the Dormition Abbey is located here.

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Gethsemane is where according to the Christian tradition and as described in the New Testament, Jesus prayed his last prayer the night before his crucifixion and was tormented before being handed over to the Romans by Judas Iscariot.

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What to expect

Our journey begins at the Mount of Olives, overlooking Jerusalem's Old City and the Temple Mount. We drive through the Kidron Valley, passing notable sites like the Garden of Gethsemane and ancient Jewish tombs. Entering the Old City through Zion Gate, we explore the Armenian Quarter, the restored Byzantine Cardo, and the Jewish Quarter. Our path leads us to the Western Wall, a remnant of the Second Temple period.

We then follow the Via Dolorosa, retracing Jesus' steps to his crucifixion. This path includes several Stations of the Cross and ends at the Church of the Holy Sepulcher, believed to be the site of Jesus' crucifixion and burial. After exploring the church and meandering through the Middle Eastern markets, we depart for Bethlehem.

In Bethlehem, we visit the Church of the Nativity, the oldest church in Israel that is still in use. Beneath the church lies the Grotto of the Nativity, marked by a star indicating Jesus' birthplace. We also see the Manger and an altar dedicated to the Three Wise Men. The church, despite centuries of neglect and damage, has been restored under various authorities.

Our tour concludes with visits to other significant sites in Bethlehem. These include the Milk Grotto, where Mary is said to have fed baby Jesus, and Shepherds Field, where angels announced Jesus' birth to shepherds. We also pass by the Field of Ruth, connecting the story to the lineage of King David. Throughout the journey, we encounter locations deeply rooted in both Old and New Testament narratives.

Tour Itinerary

Pick-up Times: 

  • 7:00 am: pickup from hotels in Herzliya
  • 7:15 am: pickup from hotels in Tel-Aviv 
  • 8:30 am: pickup from hotels in Jerusalem 

 

Tour Schedule: 

  • 8:30 am - 1:00 pm: Jerusalem 
  • 1:00 pm: Lunchtime will be in Jerusalem 
  • 2:00 pm - 4:30 pm: Bethlehem 

 

Drop-off Times: 

  • 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm: tour ends in Jerusalem 
  • 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm: tour ends in Tel-Aviv 
  • 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm: tour ends in Herzliya 

 

All times are approximate

  • To see all available pickup hotels, please click “book now” and choose the desired date and city.
  • This tour ends in Jerusalem, nevertheless, other drop-off points are available upon request when booking.
  • Price includes all entrance fees.

Additional Notes

  • This tour is subject to Palestinian authority regulations.

  • You MUST bring a valid passport to visit Bethlehem. 

  • The Cave of Nativity might be overcrowded, and therefore the visit to it is not always possible.

  • Guests should bring their own lunch OR purchase lunch for $15 online at time of booking.

  • Price includes all entrance fees.

  • The Palestinian guide joins the group at the border post, and we might be requiered to also change a vehicle. 

  • Payments by credit card or PayPal incur an additional 4% credit card commission fee.

  • Changes of the vehicle is required for transfers of pick up/drop off destinations to save time and avoid traffic and delay.

  • Price includes all entrance fees.

  • Age: 4+

     

What to bring and wear: 

  • Modest dress is required for holy places, passport, comfortable walking shoes, and water.

Cancellation Policy

  • No refunds will be provided for no-shows or cancellations on the day of travel
  • Cancellations are accepted 24 hours or more before the tour begins.
  • Cancellations will incur a 4% commission fee if booked by credit card or PayPal.

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