Highlights of the Jerusalem and Bethlehem Biblical Trip from Tel Aviv


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Duration: 10 hours

Departs: Tel Aviv, Tel Aviv

Ticket Type: Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Free cancellation

Up to 24 hours in advance.

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Overview

This tour is Combine of two holy cities on this full-day sightseeing tour: Jerusalem and Bethlehem. Starting from the view of the Mount Scopus , the itinerary follows biblical sites from Mt. Zion to the Old City, including a walking tour through the Muslim, Jewish, and Christian quarters. In the Jewish Quarter, we visit the Byzantine Cardo and the Western Wall. Following on the Christian quarters the Via Dolorosa where Jesus walked bearing his cross, we reach the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. Continue to Bethlehem to visit the Church of the Nativity where Jesus was born and Jesus was born and see the original excavated mosaic. If possible, we will visit chapel caves beneath the Church of Saint Catherine.

• Full-day tour of the biblical sites in Bethlehem and Jerusalem.
• See world famous classical landmarks of Jerusalem, the City of Gold
• Follow Jesus' path down the Via Dolorosa and Holy Land.
• Explore Bethlehem's Christian landmarks.
• Pickup and drop-off included


What's Included

Air-conditioned vehicle

Hotel pickup and drop off

Includes all entrance fees

Professional guide

What's Not Included

Food and drinks

Insurance


Traveler Information

  • CHILD: Age: 4 - 11
  • ADULT: Age: 12 - 99

Additional Info

  • Change of vehicle may be required upon entering Palestinian authority territory.
  • Face masks required for travellers in public areas
  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
  • Regular temperature checks for staff
  • Social distancing enforced throughout experience
  • The tour is subject to Palestinian authority regulations.
  • Visit to Bethlehem: due to the high number of visitors, entrance to the Nativity Cave may be limited
  • Border crossing may include short unaccompanied walking portion.
  • Face masks required for guides in public areas
  • Gear/equipment sanitised between use
  • Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
  • Passports are compulsory.
  • Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised

Cancellation Policy

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

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

What To Expect

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.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Garden of Gethsemane
We pass by the Garden of Gethsemane.

• Admission Ticket Free

Church of All Nations (Basilica of the Agony)
Pass by the Church of All Nations.

• Admission Ticket Free

Kidron Valley
Pass by the Kidron Valley.

• Admission Ticket Free

Old City of Jerusalem
Entering the Old City via the Zion Gate to Visit the most important Historical sites.

2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Armenian Quarter
Pass by the Armenian Quarter

• Admission Ticket Free

The Cardo
Visit the Jewish Quarter and the 1500 year old Byzantine Cardo.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Christian Quarter
Visit the most important sites in the Christian Quarter

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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.

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

The Way of the Cross - Via Dolorosa
Explore The Via Dolorosa also known as the Way of the Cross Church of the Holy Sepulcher.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Visit the Historical site the Cross Church of the Holy Sepulcher built on the site of Jesus’ crucifixion and his burial tomb.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Muslim Quarter
Pass by the Muslim Quarter and The lively Bazaar.

• Admission Ticket Free

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.

2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

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.

40 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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.

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included


Reviews

Best trip ever
Mtys_O, 08-02-2020
We went to Jerusalem and Betlehem from Tel Aviv and it was our best trip ever. Our guide Itamar Buk was the the most awesome ever, he was funny, but told us very interesting details too, we loved him so much.
Sehr gute Tour
martinahW5795QD, 03-01-2020
Die Tour war sehr gut, unser Guide Zahi war sympathisch, humorvoll, sehr gut informiert und konnte uns sehr viel Wissenswertes vermitteln. Sehr empfehlenswert!!!




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