Explore the biblical city of Jerusalem on a 10-hour luxury tour of the Mount of Olives, Jewish and Armenian Quarters, Cardo, and more. Walk the Via Dolorosa to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, and then drive to Bethlehem; birthplace of Jesus Christ.

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Duration 10 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
Live tour guide: English
Pickup included: Pick-up from hotels in Netanya (06:30), Herzilya (07:00), and Tel Aviv (07:20). Pick up is provided from centrally located hotels only. The supplier will confirm the pick-up time and address. If your hotel is not central, you will be sent the address of the closest meeting point.

Highlights

Explore the Old City of Jerusalem and Church of the Holy Sepulchre on a small-group business class tour
Get panoramic views from the Mount of Olives
Walk down the restored Roman road of The Cardo and the Via Dolorosa
See the birthplace of Jesus Christ in Bethlehem
Visit the Shepherd's Field where the shepherds first saw the Star of Nativity
Stroll through the Jewish, Christian, and Armenian quarters of Jerusalem

Full description

Enjoy a 10-hour business class tour of Jerusalem and Bethlehem, traveling in small groups of no more than 18 passengers for a more personalized experience. Discover the holiest of holy cities, spiritual sanctuary to 3 great religions, with a history that dates back over 4 millennia. You will start by driving to the Mount of Olives to get panoramic views of the Old City of Jerusalem. Stop at Mount Zion to see King David's Tomb, the room of the Last Supper, and Dormition Abbey. Then explore the main monuments of the Old City including the Wailing Wall, Temple Mount, and the Dome of the Rock. Stroll through the Jewish and Armenian Quarters with your government-licensed guide, and wander down the beautifully restored Roman Cardo. Continue along Via Dolorosa to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, also known as the Church of the Resurrection, which is said to be where Jesus was buried and resurrected. Drive to Bethlehem to visit the Church of the Nativity, one of the oldest continuously operating churches in the world, and the site of where Jesus is said to have been born. Visit the Shepherds' Field, and soak up the spiritual atmosphere of Manger's Square.

Includes

Hotel pick-up and drop off
Transportation
Government licensed tour guide
Entrance fees to sites

Food and drink
Tips

Important information

Know before you go

Please note that modest dress is required to visit holy places (no shorts or sleeveless shirts)
Passports are required for this tour
Hotel pick up is provided from centrally located hotels only. The supplier will confirm the pick-up time and address. If your hotel is not central, you will be sent the address of the closest meeting point

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Overall rating

4.1 /5

based on 55 reviews

Review summary

Guide
4.2/5
Transportation
4/5
Value for money
3.9/5
Safety
4.5/5

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A terrific tour with plenty of time to enjoy the wonderful Historic and religious sites of Jerusalem and Bethlehem. An absolute must-do tour if time is short when visiting the Holy Land. Apart from the relatively short drive from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem, the majority of the time is spent following a very knowledgeable guide. To meet the agreement requirements between Israel and Palestine, a switch in vehicles and guides is required, but don’t worry, it is seamless and well coordinated. The driver, tour bus and guide in Bethlehem are equally skilled and conversant. A 5-star tour!

October 12, 2019

Great tour

We had a very good time and the choice of the small group tour made it easier for us. The only flaw is the speed with which you can see Jerusalem, but in half a day it is actually difficult to visit everything in detail. Excellent guide, both in terms of preparation and willingness to create a good group

May 1, 2019

Great guide, great Jerusalem

Great small group tour with very good guide. Especially Jerusalem is highly recommended with a guide. Hotel pickup and drop off very good. We personally didn't like Bethlehem. Only the Church of the Nativity can be seen. The bus must be changed at the Palestine border. New guide and different driver. After that we were pushed into a souvenir shop that we didn't want to go to. The guide and driver helped in some cases, which didn't leave a good impression. The prices in the store were absolutely overpriced.

May 19, 2018

Jerusalem and Bethlehem Full-Day Small Group Tour

Jerusalem and Bethlehem Full-Day Small Group Tour

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Great guide, great Jerusalem