1-day Private Jerusalem & Bethlehem 7 seater van + driver

Experience the rich cultural and religious heritage of Jerusalem and Bethlehem on this private guided tour. Visit the Old City, Mount of Olives, Tomb of King David, and enjoy local food. Explore the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem. Book now!

Duration: 10 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Old City of Jerusalem - We will enter the old city for a tour of about 5-6 hours through the four different areas of the city: the Armenian, the Jewish, the Muslim, and the Christian. It is considered one of the oldest cities in the world, and has a rich cultural, religious, and historical heritage. Jerusalem is considered a holy city by three major monotheistic religions: Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, and is the site of many religious landmarks and historic buildings, including the Western Wall (also known as the Wailing Wall), the Temple Mount, and the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. including Jews, Arabs, Christians, and others. In recent years, Jerusalem has been the focus of political disputes between Israel and the Palestinians, and is often at the center of tensions in the region. From there we will continue to Bethlehem to visit the Palestinian city, where we will visit the Church of the Nativity, and we will be able to enjoy authentic souvenirs

  • Bethlehem - After lunch, we will continue to Bethlehem.. In Bethlehem we will visit the Palestinian city. We will pass the checkpoint and the wall that separates Palestine from Israel, and we will stop at the Nativity Square ,and the Church of the Nativity. at the market we can drink local tea and buy souvenirs. If you want to skip the entrance to Bethlehem. For tourists who wish to Skip entering Bethlehem, we offer a visit to the west Side of the city: the model of Jerusalem from the Second Temple period, and the Dead Sea Scrolls Museum. - Included in the price (without additional price). Also a visit to Mahane Yehuda market, Free Time.

  • Jerusalem - If you want to skip the entrance to Bethlehem. For tourists who wish to Skip entering Bethlehem, we offer a visit to the west Side of the city: the model of Jerusalem from the Second Temple period, and the Dead Sea Scrolls Museum. - Included in the price (without additional price). Also a visit to Mahane Yehuda market, Free Time.

What's Included
  • Lunch
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • All fees and/or taxes
  • Certified tour guide
Additional Information

7-seater van with a driver. Suitable for private groups of up to 7 people. The price covers entrance fees to the sites and a light lunch featuring Israeli street food. Explore the Old City of Jerusalem, including its Christian, Jewish, and Muslim quarters. Highlights include:

  • Mount of Olives Lookout
  • Damascus Gate
  • Mount Zion: Tomb of King David and the Last Supper Room
  • Bethlehem: Church of the Nativity, the birthplace of Jesus

Jerusalem is a sacred city for Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, home to significant religious sites such as the Western Wall, the Temple Mount, and the Church of the Holy Sepulchre.

If you prefer to skip the entrance to Bethlehem, we offer an alternative visit to the west side of the city, including the model of Jerusalem from the Second Temple period and the Dead Sea Scrolls Museum. This option is included in the price at no extra cost. Additionally, enjoy free time at the Mahane Yehuda market.

Location
Old City of Jerusalem
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Cookieg143
Oct 8, 2023
Full day tour of Jerusalem and Bethlehem - Avi was the best tour guide ever. He picked us up at our ship and we went to Jerusalem and Bethlehem. He customized our itinerary for the day with the sights we wanted to see. He is so knowledgeable and has a great sense of humor. He made us feel safe. He joined us for lunch at a local restaurant he recommended at the market. He treated us with some delicious baked goods called Rugalas. By the end of the day we felt like family. Avi is the best and you must ask for him. You’ll be glad you did. He is a 10 star. Bill & Cookie
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Lorraine_s
Aug 13, 2023
Best Tour Ever - This is one of the best tours ever. Avi is a fantastic guide. He was prompt picking us up at Ashdod cruise port (he also can pick up from Haifa cruise port. His van was clean and air conditioned. Not only is he very personable, his knowledge of Bethlehem and Jerusalem far exceeded our expectations. He lead the way and took his time in explaining the history that happened so long ago. Due to some mobility issues that I have, Avi was always considering the best way for me to get around. He also brought us to a wonderful restaurant for lunch, where we enjoyed traditional Israeli food. I highly recommend taking this tour. You won’t be disappointed! Thank you Avi for providing us with a truly memorable experience.
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Darlenegk9286dw
Jul 13, 2023
Amazing tour guide Avi Ofek - Our tour guide was Avi Ofek and he was amazing! He was super knowledgeable and really made the history of Bethlehem and Jerusalem come to life.
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Br-1008046685
Jun 11, 2023
Fantastic and amazing experience with Avi - The tour to Bethlehem and Jerusalem with Avi was really enjoyable and informative. Abi, our guide, was a delightful man with a wealth of humor and extensive historical knowledge of the sights of Bethlehem and Jerusalem. Thanks to him, we were able to fully enjoy the pleasure of our eyes and ears. I express my sincere gratitude to him, and I strongly recommend a tour of Jerusalem with him.
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Andrew_t
Jun 6, 2023
A once in a lifetime tour of Jerusalem and Bethlehem. - A wonderful experience with an excellent and knowledgeable guide. I would highly recommend this tour. Avi, our tour guide and driver, brought Bethlehem and Jerusalem to life with his knowledge of the history and the Bible. I would definitely recommend this tour but it would be an added bonus if you take it with Avi as your driver and guide. Everyone in the group agreed that this was the highlight of our visit.
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Shakthi
Jun 3, 2023
Thank you Avi! - Avi was our guide. We were a group of 7 women; and we wanted an informal yet informative trip to Israel. Meaning: We didn’t want to waste time on our memorable trip to such an important seat of modern history; but we also didn’t want a long-drawn history lesson either. So Avi got to know us on the first day itself and it was a fun 3-day session with him. Tour wise, he is knowledgable, easy to understand and walked us thru all the important and interesting sites. He managed the tour time according to our convenience (we even kept him late the first day and he was gracious about it). Avi also went the extra mile and made us feel as if a friend were taking us around. He tried to fit in as much as he could and still make it fun, even if we balked here and there. He urged us to walk the extra mile to see something interesting, took us to places not strictly on the itinerary simply because he thought we’d like it, took us to street-food joints and was like a big brother showing us around. Being both a certified guide as well as the driver of his own vehicle meant it was even more easy and friendly, and his connects w/ people at different places helped us see more sights with less red tape. He said that he’s managed tours with different group sizes; and more intense groups keen on packing in much more. So I guess that makes him versatile for almost any group. Would definitely recommend him - he’s a really nice guy and a good guide. Upside: Everything! Fun & informative! Downside: A tad more expensive than we are used to. But hey, everything in Israel is expensive and he was generous and courteous beyond price tag. 👍🏽
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Mhbsodak
Mar 11, 2023
Amazing Experience & Accommodating - Avi was our guide. He was very knowledgeable and fun. He took us to a store in the Palestinian Territory in Bethlehem that was operated by Christians who we were told were a minority in the Palestinian Territory. Israeli citizens are typically not permitted to enter the area so it is predominantly Muslim. We felt perfectly safe and this isn’t a commentary on anything other than the makeup of the community which I really had never considered. He took us to the church of the Nativity. It was incredible. They have an open area where you can see the original floor from nearly 2000 years ago. You can also stand in a line to see where it is thought that Jesus was born. We got extremely fortunate and Avi was able to get our small group in through a back door. Next we gleefully headed back to Jerusalem. We toured Mount Olive and learned the interesting history there. We finished up in the Old City. We saw the Western Wall. I have mobility issues and use an electric mobility scooter. If I hadn’t had those issues we would have gone to touch it. We were shown the Church of the Holy Sepulcher where it is thought that Jesus was crucified. The tour there was interesting. We had a nice lunch. There were certainly lots of shops in the Old City. It was an experience. Bring shekels. We saw the Jewish, Christian, Muslim and Armenian Quarters in the old city. It was interesting. Avi was full of information and very willing to accommodate my abilities. I highly recommend his tour. He has a very good van which is clean. He was a very conscientious driver. Very affable and could strike up a conversation with anyone. He has a degree in history and a 2 year training (I think that’s what he said - years) to be a guide.
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Geomich22
Nov 15, 2022
Avi was great - We had Avi for a quick one-day overview of Jerusalem from our cruise ship. He was courteous, knowledgeable, and very helpful in adapting the tour to our group. We had a mix of first-timers and returning Jerusalem visitors, and he made it interesting for all. We were amazed at how many places we were able to see within the Old City in a relatively short visit--unfortunately to/from Ashdod port was oppressive and cut into our touring time. But Avi navigated it with humor and great tips. We were able to see so many things that we had never seen in Jerusalem before! Recommend him to all!
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