Jerusalem and Bethlehem: Full-Day Trip from Tel Aviv English Tour
ID: GYG22202-23109
Category:
Country: Israel
Duration:
10:00 hours
Description
Discover two of the classic sites in the Holy Land on our full-day guided tour. We’ll travel from Tel Aviv to visit the holy city of Jerusalem, and on to Bethlehem, the birthplace of Christ and King David.
On this full-day tour of the Holy Land, enjoy pick-up from your hotel in Tel Aviv in a comfortable air-conditioned coach and travel along highway no' 1 to Jerusalem. You’ll be accompanied throughout the day by a knowledgeable, professional guide.
You’ll enjoy a panoramic overview from Mount Scopus, overlooking the new city of Jerusalem and the Temple Mount Esplanade of the old city. As you travel along the Kidron Valley, you’ll be able to take in views the Garden of Gethsemane as well as the walls of the city.
On reaching the Armenian Quarter you'll enter the Western or Wailing Wall square via the local bazaar. You’ll see the Christian Quarter and the Stations of the Cross, also known as the Via Dolorosa. Visit the Church of the Holy Sepulcher, which is considered to be the site of the crucifixion of Jesus. You'll also walk along the 1700-year-old Byzantine Cardo, the main street, and see the renovated Jewish Quarter.
Transfer to Bethlehem (Palestinian guide and vehicle).
Bethlehem, meaning “City of Bread”, was the birthplace of Jesus according to Christian tradition. Your drive to Bethlehem takes you by way of Nativity Circle. Visit the Church of Nativity, and also the cave where Jesus was born. You’ll see Manger Square, where Jesus was placed after his birth.
Before completing the tour, visit St' Catharine - a Roman Catholic Church. You’ll enjoy an overview of the Shepherd's Fields on the return drive to Tel Aviv.
Highlights
- Full day tour to Jerusalem and Bethlehem from Tel Aviv
- Explore the Old city of Jerusalem
- Guided tour of the scenes of the Nativity in Bethlehem
- Visit Holy Land sites, the Church of the Holy Sepulchre and the Western Wall
- Enjoy panoramic overviews of old and new Jerusalem
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• A valid passport is required on the day of travel.
• Modest dress is required.
• This tour is subject to Palestinian Authority regulations.
• The Palestinian guide meets tours only at the border post.
• A change of vehicle may be required for entry to Palestinian Authority territory.
• Tour is not suitable for children under the age of 4
• Due to visitor overload, a visit down to the Grotto of Nativity might not be possible because of the tour time schedule
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You will receive a mandatory temperature check
You are required to bring and wear a mask
Pick-up is available from main hotels in Tel-Aviv, Herzliya, and Netanya.
From Tel-Aviv: 7:15 AM
From Herzliya: 7:00 AM
From Netanya: 6:30 AM
If you need to be picked up from elsewhere (like an Airbnb), the local partner will send you details of the closest pickup point.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
