Bethlehem and Jerusalem Full-Day Private Tour from Haifa

Haifa, Israel
Duration9h - 10h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
Instant confirmationYour booking is confirmed right away
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesRussian, English
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Visit the two most important churches in the world: The Church of the Nativity, the birthplace of Jesus Christ, and the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, the site of his crucifixion and resurrection.
See the Western Wall, the holiest site in Judaism.
Explore the highlights of Jerusalem.
Enjoy a comfortable ride in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with WiFi.
This tour is your opportunity to see the most important places of Bethlehem and Jerusalem in a very limited time. With a private guide, you will have the flexibility to customize the tour to your interests and spend as much time as you want at each location.

This tour is perfect for anyone who wants to experience the best of what Bethlehem and Jerusalem have to offer. Whether you are a religious pilgrim, a history buff, or simply a curious traveler, this tour is sure to leave you with a lasting impression.

Options

Private small group (8-16 PAX)

Van/Minibus
Pickup included

Private Tour (1-7 PAX)

SUV/Minivan
Pickup included

What's included

  • Private transportation
  • WiFi on board
  • Bottled water
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Parking Fees
  • Coffee and/or Tea
  • Gratuities
  • Lunch

What to expect

  1. Church of the Nativity
    1h
    Visit the birthplace of Jesus, the place where everything began. And also, one of the oldest churches in the world was originally built by Queen Helena.
  2. Bethlehem
    1h
    Visit the hometown of King David and Jesus Christ. Drink some coffee and do your shopping.
  3. Tayelet Haas Promenade
    20m
    See the incredible panoramic view of Jerusalem from the half way between Bethlehem and the Old City. Look at the Old City, Temple Mount, the city of David, Mount of Olives and even beyond.
    Don't forget to take a selfie!
  4. Jaffa Gate
    15m
    Look at the significant city walls of Jerusalem, the Tower of David and enter the Old City through its main gate.
    How old are these walls? Is the Tower of David really David's? And why is the most famous tomb in the world inside the city walls?
  5. Old City of Jerusalem
    3h
    Walk through the narrow streets of the Old City, its four historical quarters: Armenian, Jewish, Muslim and Christian, explore the colorful markets, take a break for lunch, fresh juice and souvenirs.
  6. The Cardo
    30m
    The main street of Roman and Byzantine Jerusalem will show you all the gems it hides. See the remains of city walls of the First and Second Temple's periods and walk along the 1500 years old street.
    Is there something unusual in the painting? And how Jerusalem looked like 1500 years ago?
    * The site is unavailable on Saturdays.
  7. Western Wall
    20m
    The Wall! The most famous place in Jerusalem, its heart and soul. The only place in the world where you can directly speak with God.
    It is the most sacred place for all Jewish people (is it really?) and the location of many important events.
    Don't forget to stick your note between its stones!
  8. The Way of the Cross - Via Dolorosa
    40m
    Walk along the part of the Way of the Cross, the traditional way of Jesus to the place of crucifixion.
  9. 50m
    Visit the most sacred place for every Christian in the world, the church is built over the places of Jesus crucifixion and resurrection.
    Step on the Golgotha, see the Chapel of Nailing and the chapel of the Crucifixion, touch the top of Calvary.
    See the Stone of Unction where the Jesus dead body was cleaned and anointed with oil. Visit Rotunda with the Aedicule of the Holy Sepulchre and descend beneath the church to the Chapel of St. Helena to see the place of recovering of the True Cross.
    And also.
    How can six different Christian denominations manage the church together? And what would happen if to move the wooden ladder?

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

The pickup is available from any address in Haifa and from the pier in Haifa port

Additional information

  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • The remaining time is for transportation from the pickup point to Jerusalem and back
  • Some sites on the tour can be unavailable due to holidays, festivals and other events
  • The Bethlehem part of the tour will be provided by a Palestinian professional tour guide
  • Passports are compulsory
  • Visit to Bethlehem requires a change of vehicle

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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