Jerusalem and Bethlehem Holy Cities Full-Day Sightseeing: Scenic Biblical Tour from Jerusalem

Embark on a full-day sightseeing tour of Jerusalem and Bethlehem, exploring biblical sites and experiencing the rich religious history of these holy cities. Discover iconic landmarks, walk in the footsteps of Jesus, and visit the Church of the Nativity. Hotel pickup and drop-off included.

Duration: 9 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • 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
  • 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.
    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.
What's Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Professional guide
  • Includes all entrance fees
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks
  • Insurance
Additional Information

Embark on a day-long exploration tour, visiting two sacred cities: Jerusalem and Bethlehem. The journey begins at the Mount of Scopus and traces biblical landmarks from Mt. Zion to the Old City, featuring a walking tour across the Muslim, Jewish, and Christian sectors. The tour stops at the Byzantine Cardo and the Western Wall in the Jewish Quarter. We then follow the Via Dolorosa, the path Jesus took carrying his cross, leading to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. The trip proceeds to Bethlehem, visiting the Church of the Nativity and other religious landmarks like the Via Dolorosa. Travel between each site is made simple with the aid of coach transportation.

• Day-long exploration of the spiritual locations in Bethlehem and Jerusalem.
• Discover the globally renowned historical monuments of Jerusalem, also known as the City of Gold
• Trace the walk of Jesus along the Via Dolorosa.
• Experience Bethlehem, the birthplace of Jesus.
• Complimentary hotel pick-up and drop-off included.

  • The tour is subject to Palestinian authority regulations.
  • Passports are compulsory.
  • Visit to Bethlehem: due to the high number of visitors, entrance to the Nativity Cave may be limited.
  • 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
Location
Mount Scopus National Botanical Garden
Mount Scopus, Hebrew University Campus
Cancellation Policy

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

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Simon
Dec 22, 2018
Not a miss - We enjoyed our tour of Jerusalem and Bethlehem. Our tour guide was knowledgeable, patient , and accommodating. Thanks so much.
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