Combine visits to two holy cities on this full-day sightseeing tour: Jerusalem and Bethlehem. Starting from the Mount of Olives, the itinerary follows biblical sites from Mt. Zion to the Old City, including a walking tour through the Muslim, Jewish, and Christian quarters. Continue to Bethlehem to visit the Church of the Nativity among other religious sites like the Via Dolorosa. With coach transport it’s easy to get to each destination.
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• Full-day tour of the biblical sites in Bethlehem and Jerusalem.
• See Israel's most important churches.
• Follow Jesus' path down the Via Dolorosa.
• Explore Bethlehem's Christian landmarks.
• Free hotel pickup and drop-off included from Jerusalem
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Hotel pickup and drop-off
✔ Professional guide
✔ Includes all entrance fees
✔ In-vehicle air conditioning
✖ Food and drinks
✖ Insurance
Pickup Locations
1. Dan Panorama Jerusalem
2. David Citadel Hotel
3. Grand Court Hotel
4. Leonardo Boutique Jerusalem
5. Agripas Boutique Hotel
6. Hotel Prima Kings
7. Jerusalem Gate Hotel
8. Dan Boutique Jerusalem
Itinerary
1
Mount Scopus National Botanical Garden
Our journey begins with the Panoramic overview of Mt. Scopus with stunning views of Jerusalem’s skyline.
Old City Temple Mount where the golden dome of the Dome of the Rock offers the perfect photo-op. Looking down we see a 3,000-year-old Jewish cemetery.
Duration: 30 minutes
2
Garden of Gethsemane
We pass by the Garden of Gethsemane.
3
Church of All Nations (Basilica of the Agony)
Pass by the Church of All Nations.
4
Kidron Valley
Pass by the Kidron Valley.
5
Old City of Jerusalem
Entering the Old City via the Zion Gate to Visit the most important Historical sites.
Duration: 2 hours
6
Armenian Quarter
Pass by the Armenian Quarter
7
The Cardo
Visit the Jewish Quarter and the 1500 year old Byzantine Cardo.
Duration: 30 minutes
8
Jewish Quarter
Visit the Historical Jewish Quarter
Duration: 30 minutes
9
Christian Quarter
Visit the most important sites in the Christian Quarter
Duration: 30 minutes
10
Western Wall
We stop at the Kotel; the Western Wall where Jews have prayed since the destruction of the Temple in 70 CE. Built by King Herod it was a supporting wall enclosing the Temple Mount area.
On the tour you can join others from around the world and place a prayer note between the stones of the wall.
Duration: 20 minutes
11
The Way of the Cross - Via Dolorosa
Explore The Via Dolorosa also known as the Way of the Cross Church of the Holy Sepulcher.
Duration: 30 minutes
12
Visit the Historical site the Cross Church of the Holy Sepulcher built on the site of Jesus’ crucifixion and his burial tomb.
Duration: 30 minutes
13
Muslim Quarter
Pass by the Muslim Quarter and The lively Bazaar.
14
Bethlehem
we continue to Holy Bethlehem, the city of Christ's birth. We arrive in the City of Bread, Bethlehem, which was home to Jesse, King David's father as well as being Christ's birthplace.
Duration: 2 hours
15
Church of the Nativity
From Manger Square we enter the 4th century Church of the Nativity which is the oldest church in Israel still in use. Beneath the church is the Grotto of the Nativity where a star indicates the place where Jesus was born.
This is the place where the well-known story of Christmas night took place and a visit here is a moving experience for all Christians.
Duration: 40 minutes
16
Church of St. Catherine of Alexandria
If possible, visit the Church of St. Catherine.
From the Church of St. Catherine we go down into a two room cave which connects with the Grotto of the Nativity. This is the perfect place for us to take a moment and sing some Christmas carols.
Duration: 20 minutes
Additional info
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• The tour is subject to Palestinian authority regulations.
• Visit to Bethlehem may require a change of vehicle as well as a local Palestinian guide
• Modest dress is obligatory for visits to holy sites; covered knees and shoulders
• Passports are compulsory.
• Minimum starting age for the tour is 4 years old.
• Visit to Bethlehem: due to the high number of visitors, entrance to the Nativity Cave may be limited.
