Embark on a full-day tour from Tel Aviv to explore the holy cities of Jerusalem and Bethlehem. Visit important biblical sites, including the Church of the Nativity and the Via Dolorosa, and immerse yourself in the rich religious history of these sacred places.
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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. - Garden of Gethsemane - We pass by the Garden of Gethsemane.
- Church of All Nations (Basilica of the Agony) - Pass by the Church of All Nations.
- Kidron Valley - Pass by the Kidron Valley.
- Old City of Jerusalem - Entering the Old City via the Zion Gate to Visit the most important Historical sites.
- Armenian Quarter - Pass by the Armenian Quarter
- The Cardo - Visit the Jewish Quarter and the 1500 year old Byzantine Cardo.
- Christian Quarter - Visit the most important sites in the Christian Quarter
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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. - The Way of the Cross - Via Dolorosa - Explore The Via Dolorosa also known as the Way of the Cross Church of the Holy Sepulcher.
- Church of the Holy Sepulchre - Visit the Historical site the Cross Church of the Holy Sepulcher built on the site of Jesus’ crucifixion and his burial tomb.
- Muslim Quarter - Pass by the Muslim Quarter and The lively Bazaar.
- 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.
- 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.
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The Church of St. Catherine - 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.
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- Entrance fees included
- Guided by a professional
- Complimentary hotel pickup and drop-off in Tel Aviv
- Air-conditioned transportation
- Food and drinks
- Insurance
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.
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
- 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.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.