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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.
• Hotel pickup and drop-off
Entrance fees
Professional guide
Hotel pickup and drop off From Tel Aviv
Air-conditioned vehicle
Food and drinks
Insurance
Departure Point
Traveler pickup is offered
• Pickup from Tel Aviv: 06:40
Mount Scopus National Botanical Garden, Jerusalem, Israel 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. 30 minutes
Garden of Gethsemane, Jerusalem, Israel We pass by the Garden of Gethsemane.
Church of All Nations (Basilica of the Agony), Jerusalem, Israel Pass by the Church of All Nations.
Kidron Valley, Jerusalem, Israel Pass by the Kidron Valley.
Old City of Jerusalem, Jerusalem, Israel Entering the Old City via the Zion Gate to Visit the most important Historical sites. 120 minutes
Armenian Quarter, Jerusalem, Israel Pass by the Armenian Quarter
The Cardo, Jerusalem, Israel Visit the Jewish Quarter and the 1500 year old Byzantine Cardo. 30 minutes
Christian Quarter, Jerusalem, Israel Visit the most important sites in the Christian Quarter 30 minutes
Western Wall, Jerusalem, Israel 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. 20 minutes
The Way of the Cross - Via Dolorosa, Jerusalem, Israel Explore The Via Dolorosa also known as the Way of the Cross Church of the Holy Sepulcher. 30 minutes
Jerusalem Visit the Historical site the Cross Church of the Holy Sepulcher built on the site of Jesus’ crucifixion and his burial tomb. 30 minutes
Muslim Quarter, Jerusalem, Israel Pass by the Muslim Quarter and The lively Bazaar.
Bethlehem, Bethlehem, Palestinian Territories 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. 120 minutes
Church of the Nativity, Bethlehem, Palestinian Territories 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. 40 minutes
The Church of St. Catherine, Bethlehem, Palestinian Territories 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. 20 minutes
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
The tour is subject to Palestinian authority regulations.
Passports are compulsory.
Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 12 hours of travel. In this case confirmation will be received as soon as possible, subject to availability
Visit to Bethlehem: due to the high number of visitors, entrance to the Nativity Cave may be limited.
Minimum starting age for the tour is 4 years old.
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.
patwadkins
12 Feb 2020
Our guide, Yoav, was the highlight of the tour. Yoav was extremely knowledgeable of the history of Isreal and the religious history in the region. Went by myself, but I was grouped with 15 other amazing people from the US, Czech Republic, Switzerland and Brazil.
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