Day Tour of Jerusalem and Bethlehem from Jerusalem
Day Tour of Jerusalem and Bethlehem from Jerusalem
Explore the holy site Jerusalem and Bethlehem on a full-day tourVisit the Israel’s holiest and oldest sites. Drive to Mount of Olives for a panoramic view of the city. Enter the Old City and walk through the Armenian and Jewish quarters to the recently excavated and restored Cardo, the Roman road.
See the Jewish Wailing Wall, the Kotel, and continue to the Christian quarter. Walk along the Via Dolorosa and visit the Church of Holy Sepulchre. Continue to Bethlehem where Jesus was born; Walk through the Manger square to visit the Church of Nativity; View the Shepherds' field.
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Your Itinerary
A curated journey through the experience
Mount Scopus National Botanical Garden
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 minutesGarden 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.
2 hoursArmenian Quarter
Pass by the Armenian Quarter
The Cardo
Visit the Jewish Quarter and the 1500 year old Byzantine Cardo.
30 minutesChristian Quarter Road
Visit the most important sites in the Christian Quarter
30 minutesWestern Wall Plaza Jewish Quarter
On the tour you can join others from around the world and place a prayer note between the stones of the wall.
20 minutesThe Way of the Cross - Via Dolorosa
Explore The Via Dolorosa also known as the Way of the Cross Church of the Holy Sepulcher.
30 minutesChurch 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.
30 minutesMuslim 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.
2 hoursChurch 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 minutesThe 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 minutesIncluded
- Hotel pickup Jerusalem: 08:30 AM and drop-off
- Professional guide
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Includes all entrance fees
- Entry/Admission - The Church of St. Catherine
Not Included
- Food and drinks
- Insurance not included
Good to Know
- Not wheelchair accessible
- 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.
- Most travelers can participate
- Minimum starting age for the tour is 4 years old.
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Regular temperature checks for staff
- Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 40 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Tickets & Cancellation
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.