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Jerusalem and Bethlehem Day Tour: Explore Israel’s Sacred Sites from Jerusalem
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Jerusalem
Embark on a full-day tour to explore the sacred sites of Jerusalem and Bethlehem in Israel. Visit ancient churches, walk along the Via Dolorosa, and experience the birthplace of Jesus in Bethlehem.
Duration:
9 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
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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.
What's Included
- Professional guide
- Includes all entrance fees
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Hotel pickup Jerusalem: 08:30 AM and drop-off
What's Not Included
- Food and drinks
- Insurance not included
Additional Information
Embark on an all-day expedition of the sacred locations in Jerusalem and Bethlehem.
Take a trip to Israel’s most ancient and revered places. Begin your journey at the Mount of Olives for a comprehensive view of the metropolis. Enter the Ancient City and stroll through the Armenian and Jewish districts to the recently uncovered and refurbished Cardo, the Roman thoroughfare. Witness the Jewish Wailing Wall, the Kotel, and proceed to the Christian district. Traverse the Via Dolorosa and pay a visit to the Church of Holy Sepulchre. Carry on to Bethlehem, the birthplace of Jesus; Navigate the Manger square to pay a visit to the Church of Nativity; Admire the Shepherds’ field.
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• An all-day exploration of the scriptural sites in Bethlehem and Jerusalem.
• Experience Israel’s major churches.
• Trace Jesus’ steps down the Via Dolorosa and Holy Land.
• Discover Bethlehem’s Christian notable sites.
• Complimentary hotel pickup and drop-off incorporated from Jerusalem.
- 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
- In Bethlehem, a valid passport is required on the day of travel. This tour is subject to Palestinian authority regulations; a change of vehicle may be required for entry to Palestinian Authority territory.
- Minimum starting age for the tour is 4 years old.
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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Unyimei
Jan 9, 2023
A tour through history! - I enjoyed every moment of this tour except for slight delay in picking us up from hotel Agrippa and a bit more delay at Mt. Scopus. However, once we got going it was great. Our tour guide both in Jerusalem and in Bethlehem were very knowledgeable, shared important facts about all the places we visited. The tour company even organized a place for us to buy lunch in Bethlehem. It was nice restaurant with excellent food at reasonable prices. This is a full day tour with a lot of walking, so make sure you have comfortable shoes, water, and a hat for sun protection. I would gladly do this tour again when next I am in Jerusalem
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Suzanne_w
Aug 15, 2022
Definitely worth a visit. Our Guide Ammy was fabulous - Really enjoyed the trip. Our guide Ammy was very good he made it fun as well as knowledgeable. Definitely recommend.
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64isabelg
Dec 25, 2019
VERY FUN AND VERY MOVING EXPERIENCE! - It was a full day trip and you have to keep up with the guide’s pace . However, it is worth it ! We covered so many sites and we were so blessed to have had this experience on Christmas Dec 24. Everything was great. But the tour guides made even more enjoyable!!!!
Merry Xmas everyone !
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