Full Day Jerusalem & Bethlehem Highlights Tour
Highlights
Bethlehem, Jerusalem
architectural, cultural, historical
Group Tour
1 Day
Easy
English, Hebrew
Description
Explore the holy city of Bethlehem, the biblical birthplace of Jesus and a major Christian pilgrimage destination. Visit Mount Scopus, Church of All Nations and the old Walled City. Discover the highlights of Jerusalem, a city in Western Asia on a plateau in the Judaean Mountains between the Mediterranean and the Dead Sea. End the tour with a visit to Manger Square and the tomb of Rachel.
Itinerary
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Jerusalem & Bethlehem Tour
Ascend Mount Scopus and learn about the battles that were fought here in defence of the Holy City.
Visit the Hebrew University and the Hadassah Hospital.
Drive down the hill to the Church of All Nations, officially named the Basilica of the Agony, located at the foot of the Mount of Olives in Jerusalem next to the Garden of Gethsemane.
Travel around the walled old city of Jerusalem and recount the stories of the various gates.
Enter through one of the famous gates and walk through the Old City, the axis around which the three great monotheistic religions revolve.
Proceed to the Crusader Church dedicated to St. Anne and discover the Pool of Bethesda nearby.
Continue to Antonio’s Fortress, the site of Pilate’s Palace.
Walk along the Via Dolorosa to visit the Church of the Holy Sepulchre.
Drive to Bethlehem and visit the Tomb of Rachel, the beloved wife of Jacob, one of the Jewish Matriarchs.
Explore Manger Square to visit the Church of the Nativity.
Discover the birthplace of Jesus, on either side of the sanctuary, in the oldest church's remains in Israel.
End of the tour.
What's Included
What's Excluded
What To Bring
Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.