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Visit religious highlights of Jerusalem and Bethlehem, on a full-day, group tour to Jerusalem and Bethlehem from Haifa Port. Take in views from the Mount of Olives, and pass the Garden of Gethsemane as you enter old Jerusalem. Follow Jesus footsteps in Jerusalem walk along Via Dolorosa and Stations of the Cross, Church of Church of Holy Sepulchre, say a prayer beside the Western Wall in Jewish Quarter. Visit Bethlehem, The Church of the Nativity where Jesus was born.
Tour duration – In correlation with ship’s anchoring schedule up to 8-10 hours
All transfers in A/C vehicles according to the tour itinerary
Pickup from Haifa Port coordinated with your ship arrival time
Return transfer to your pickup point – Haifa port coordinated with your ship departure time
Government licensed tour guide in English
Food and drinks
Lunch
Gratuities
Departure Point
Traveler pickup is offered
100% on-time pick up from Haifa port after you pass the immigration control, according to your ship arrival time
Available according to all scheduled cruises in 2024
Traveler pickup
Haifa Port
Haifa Port, Haifa, Israel Pickup from Haifa Port. Guide will be waiting for you with COMPASS sign at the exit arrival terminal. Pickup all group members and proceed with the tour 30 minutes
Mt of Olives, Jerusalem Mount of Olives for a panoramic view of the city.
One of the city's most famous landmarks is the Mount of Olives. It separates the most holy place, the Temple Mount, from the Judean Desert to the east. We know it to be the place from which Jesus the Messiah ascended into heaven (Acts 1:11), and where He will one day return.
The Mount of Olives is frequently mentioned in the New Testament as part of the route from Jerusalem to Bethany and the place where Jesus stood when he wept over Jerusalem (an event known as Flevit super illam in Latin). ... Jesus ascended to heaven from the Mount of Olives according to Acts 1:9–12. 30 minutes
Garden of Gethsemane, Jerusalem, Israel Gethsemane is a garden at the foot of the Mount of Olives in Jerusalem where, according to the four Gospels of the New Testament, Jesus underwent the agony in the garden and was arrested before his crucifixion. It is a place of great resonance in Christianity. There are several small olive groves in church property, all adjacent to each other and identified with biblical Gethsemane. 30 minutes
Mount Zion, Jerusalem, Israel Stop at Mount Zion to visit King David's Tomb, Room of Last Supper. In biblical usage, however, “Mount Zion” often means the city rather than the hill itself. ... Mount Zion is the place where Yahweh, the God of Israel, dwells (Isaiah 8:18; Psalm 74:2), the place where he is king (Isaiah 24:23) and where he has installed his king, David (Psalm 2:6).
The Tomb of King David is one of the most sacred sites for the Jews. Nonetheless, according to the researchers, there is no certainty that this is in fact King David’s burial site. The bible mentions that King David was buried in the City of David, which is located at the foot of the Temple Mount.
Located on an upper floor of King David's Tomb, the Room of the Last Supper, also called The Cenacle, is considered one of the holiest sites for Christianity in Jerusalem, since according to the tradition, it was the place where the last supper took place. 60 minutes
Old City of Jerusalem, Jerusalem, Israel Enter the Old City and walk through the Armenian and Jewish quarters to the recently excavated and restored Cardo, the Roman Road. The southern part of the Cardo, uncovered in the Jewish Quarter, was built during the reign of the emperor Justinian (527-565), as a continuation of the earlier, Roman, northern part, thus linking the two main churches of Byzantine Jerusalem the Holy Sepulcher and the Nea Church. 60 minutes
The Way of the Cross - Via Dolorosa, Jerusalem, Israel Continue to the Christian Quarter. Walk along the Via Dolorosa and visit the Church of Holy Sepulchre.
The Via Dolorosa is a processional route in the Old City of Jerusalem. It represents the path that Jesus would have taken, forced by the Roman soldiers, on the way to his crucifixion. Via Dolorosa (Latin for “Sorrowful Way” or “Way of Suffering”) is a narrow, stone path believed to be the route Jesus took to His Crucifixion nearly 2000 years ago. ... It is here that Christians relive and celebrate Christ's Passion, Death and Resurrection. The Via Dolorosa is filled with religion and ritual. 60 minutes
Jerusalem The Church of the Holy Sepulcher is the most sacred site in the world for millions of Christians. This is the site of the crucifixion, burial and resurrection of Jesus. Helena identified this place as The Calvary, where Jesus was crucified. Calvary, or Golgotha, (Aramaic: “Skull”) also called Calvary, (from Latin calva: “bald head” or “skull”), skull-shaped hill in ancient Jerusalem, the site of Jesus' crucifixion. It is referred to in all four Gospels (Matthew 27:33, Mark 15:22, Luke 23:33, and John 19:17). According to the New Testament, Jesus was crucified at a spot outside Jerusalem called Golgotha, which in Aramaic means “place of the skull.” The Latin word for skull is calvaria, and in English many Christians refer to the site of the crucifixion as Calvary. 60 minutes
Jerusalem Wailing Wall, The Kotel.
The Wailing Wall or Western Wall is an ancient limestone wall in the Old City of Jerusalem. It is a relatively small segment of a far longer ancient retaining wall, known also in its entirety as the "Western Wall". The Western Wall's holiness in Judaism is a result of its proximity to the Temple Mount. Because of the Temple Mount entry restrictions, the Wall is the holiest place where Jews are permitted to pray, though the Foundation Stone, the most sacred site in the Jewish faith, lies behind it. 30 minutes
Church of the Nativity, Bethlehem, Palestinian Territories Continue to Bethlehem. Visit the Church of Nativity and Manger's Square.
Church of Nativity contains a grotto where Jesus is said to have been born. This grotto is also the oldest continually used site of Christian worship. For this reason, the site is incredibly significant for those making religious pilgrimages, or those who are interested in religion and the history. The Gospels of both Matthew and Luke place the birth of Jesus in Bethlehem. The Gospel of Luke states that Mary gave birth to Jesus and placed him in a manger “because there was no place for them in the inn.
Far from the Christmas-card image, the place of Christ’s birth is a dimly-lit rock cave. Instead of a star above, a 14-point silver star on the marble floor of the Grotto of the Nativity bears the words “Hic de Virgine Maria Jesus Christus natus est” (Here Jesus Christ was born to the Virgin Mary).
Manger Square is one of the top tourist destinations in Bethlehem, located in the heart of Bethlehem Old City. 120 minutes
Haifa Port, Haifa, Israel Return transfer to Haifa port. Have a great evening. Hope you enjoyed and we are sure that you will keep fond memories of your spiritual adventure with us. If you ever want to repeat the authentic experience and spiritual feelings, we always will be here to assist you. 10 minutes
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements
Dress code is smart casual
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
Deborah S
04 Apr 2023
Our guide, Yuli, was amazing. He was personable, patient, kind, knowledgeable, and just perfect for our long day. We loved everything about our small group tour and are so grateful to have found Compass Travel instead of using the tours provided by the cruise line. Yuli really made history come alive and he was sensitive to the needs of the people in our group who had to move a little more slowly than others. If I ever return to Israel again, I will insist on using Yuli as my guide for everything!
Todd_B
26 Mar 2023
Bethlehem was special. It wasn’t crowded when we got there. The Mt. of Olives overlook was great, too. But we didn’t get to see half of the places we were suppose to in Jerusalem. We only saw the Western Wall and the Church of the Holy Sepulcher.
Debora_D
01 Feb 2023
Avi is an outstanding guide! He was able to give us extensive historical and Biblical information, exceptionally personable and very flexible adjusting our timing to experience the life and death of Jesus based on our previous time in Jerusalem. He was able to make connections through his biblical knowledge of the geography to help us understand the Middle East today.it was a phenomenal day and are extremely thankful for Avi’s guidance!
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Bethlehem
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