Spend Christmas Eve where it all started – in the holy city of Bethlehem. Enjoy a tour of Jerusalem, visiting its Old City, and then head over to Bethlehem for a festive Christmas dinner and Midnight Mass at the local church.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- COVID-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 10 hours
- Check availability to see starting times.
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- English
- Pickup optional
- Pick up at 15:15 from these hotels only : Jerusalem Gate - 43 Yirmiyahu St. Grand Court - 15 Saint George St. David's Citadel - 7 King David St. Dan Boutique - 31 Hebron Rd.
Experience
Highlights
- Embark on a tour of Jerusalem, visiting the Old City and the Knesset
- Enjoy a festive Christmas dinner at a local Bethlehem restaurant
- View a Midnight Mass on outdoor screens
Full description
What better place to celebrate Christmas than in the holy land itself?
Begin the tour with a beautiful view over the entire city of Jerusalem from the Mount of Olives, and then enjoy a short drive around the Old City walls, taking in the lovely panoramas of the Kidron Valley and the Garden of Gethsemane. Then enter the Old City itself, and embark on a short walking tour through the Church of the Holy Sepulcher.
Continue the tour with a drive to the legendary city of Bethlehem, stopping briefly at Evil Mountain for an illuminated panoramic view of the city. Once in Bethlehem, visit some authentic Christmas souvenir stores for light refreshments, and then sit down to a festive dinner at a local Bethlehem restaurant. Once you're finished, make your way to Mangers Square to view the Mass service on outdoor screens.
Includes
- Entry fees
- Professional guide
- Transport by air-conditioned coach
- Festive dinner in Bethlehem
- Pick-up and drop off at certain points in Jerusalem, Tel Aviv and Herzilya
- Food and drinks (other than 1 included dinner)
- Tips
Not suitable for
- Wheelchair users
COVID-19 precautions
Customers must book this activity online because the ticket office is closed
Safety measures in place
- All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
- Customers must keep distance in vehicles
- The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
Traveler requirements
- Customers are required to bring and wear masks
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Important information
Know before you go
- A valid passport is required on the day of travel.
- Modest dress is required.
- This tour is subject to Palestinian authority regulations.
- Please note that Palestinian Authority is solely responsible for the management and performances of the evening's events in Bethlehem. The supplier cannot be held responsible, should changes occur within the PA territory for the evening's events.
- The Palestinian guide meets the tour at the border post.
- Change of vehicle is required for entry to Palestinian Authority territory.
- Meeting point of departure from Bethlehem will be set by guide.
- This tour is not suitable for children under the age of 4
