Embark on a full-day tour of Jerusalem and Bethlehem, exploring the holy sites and experiencing the rich history and spirituality of these biblical destinations. Visit iconic landmarks, follow Jesus’ path down the Via Dolorosa, and immerse yourself in the Christian landmarks of Bethlehem. Hotel pickup and drop-off included.
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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.
- Jewish Quarter - Visit the Historical Jewish Quarter
- 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.
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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. -
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.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off included
- Guided by a professional
- All entrance fees covered
- Air-conditioned transport
- Food and drinks
- Insurance
Embark on a full-day journey to the sacred landmarks of Jerusalem and Bethlehem. Discover the ancient and revered attractions of Israel. Begin with a scenic drive to the Mount of Olives for a sweeping view of the metropolis. Step foot into the Old City, traversing through the Armenian and Jewish quarters to reach the recently unearthed and renovated Cardo, an ancient Roman route. Visit the iconic Jewish Wailing Wall, the Kotel, and proceed to the Christian quarter. Stroll along the Via Dolorosa and pay a visit to the Church of Holy Sepulchre. Proceed to Bethlehem, the birthplace of Jesus; Wander around the Manger square and explore the Church of Nativity; Behold the Shepherds’ field.
• Comprehensive day trip to religious destinations in Bethlehem and Jerusalem.
• Discover Israel’s most significant chapels.
• Retrace Jesus’ steps along the Via Dolorosa.
• Discover Bethlehem’s Christian monuments.
• Complimentary hotel pick-up and drop-off service is included.
- Passports are compulsory.
- Visit to Bethlehem: due to the high number of visitors, entrance to the Nativity Cave may be limited.
- Please specify in Special Requirements the place for pick up hotel
- 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
- Minimum starting age for the tour is 4 years old.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
