There is probably no city in the world that has more historical and spiritual significance than Jerusalem, being considered sacred by Christianity, Judaism and Islam. No visit to Israel would be complete without at least seeing the Old City of Jerusalem.

In this one-day tour, we'll show you all of the main sites in Old Jerusalem and let you absorb Jerusalem's unique history, culture and atmosphere accompanied by our experienced government licensed tour guides.

After that you'll drive to Bethlehem and see with your own eyes the silver star marking the place where Jesus was born, explore the multitude of Churches and Chapels in the Church of the Nativity compound, enjoy the bustle of Manger Square, see Rachel's Tomb, Shepherds Field and other places mentioned in Scripture all in the company of our experienced government-licensed tour guides.

To book this tour, please select a date on the calendar to the right.

Additional Information

- A valid passport is required.

Note: A Business Class tour guarantees that you will be in a small group of no more than 18 participants. Choose this for a more intimate and personal experience.

After being picked up from your hotel in a luxury air-conditioned coach, your first stop will be a breathtaking panoramic view of Jerusalem. You will be able to see from your vantage point the Old City with its four quarters - Jewish, Christian, Muslim and Armenian,  the Mount of Olives, where Jesus stood when he wept over Jerusalem, the Al-Aqsa Mosque, where Muslims believe Mohammad was transported to from the Sacred Mosque in Mecca during the Night Journey, as well as the Western (Wailing) Wall, the last remaining outer wall of Solomon's Temple. 

After you have spent some time taking in Jerusalem's breathtaking view, you will be taken to the Old City where you will commence a walking tour which includes Mount Zion (which contains Dormition Abbey, King David's Tomb and the Room of the Last Supper), the Cardo (the paved Roman avenue), Via Dolorosa (the path Jesus walked while carrying the Cross to the place of his Crucifixion), the Church of the Holy Sepulchre (where the Crucifixion and Resurrection took place) and the Western (Wailing) Wall.

You will then set off to the Little Town of Bethlehem, which is situated only 5 miles (8 km) south of Jerusalem.

Your first Bethlehem stop will be Rachel's Tomb where the matriarch Rachel died and was buried after giving birth to her son Benjamin (Genesis 35:19-20). 

After a short ride, you will arrive at Manger Square and the Church of the Nativity. The Church of the Nativity is actually two churches with additional chapels and sites within the church compound. 

Enter through the lowered Door of Humility to the Basilica of the Nativity, and down to the Grotto of the Nativity, an underground cave which contains the site where Jesus is said to have been born. See the silver star marking the exact spot.

See also the Church of St. Catherine, the Chapel of Saint Joseph (commemorating the appearance of the angel to Joseph and commanding him to flee to Egypt (Matthew 2:13)), the Chapel of Saint Jerome, where according to tradition he translated the Bible into Latin, and the Chapel of the Innocents which commemorates the children who were killed by Herod (Matthew 2:16-18).

Spend some time in the bustle of Manger Square and then head to the Milk Grotto, where the Holy Family found refuge before their flight into Egypt and where according to tradition, the white color of the walls was caused by a drop of milk that fell when Mary was nursing the baby Jesus.

Finally, before heading back to Jerusalem, see the Shepherds Fields where the 'shepherds kept watch of their flocks by night' and 'an angel of the Lord appeared to them' (Luke 2:8-10).

Please note that you will be taken to a souvenir shop in Bethlehem as part of the tour where you can (but are in no manner required to) purchase souvenirs and locally produced goods.

Things To Bring

- Please note that a valid passport is required.

- Printed Voucher

- Tours of holy sites require modest attire (men with head covering, women with shoulder covering) and no shorts or mini-skirts

- Comfortable walking shoes

- Sunscreen, sunglasses, and hats are recommended on all tours

- Video/Photo camera

Inclusions

- Transportation to and from your hotel

- You will be accompanied at all times by a licensed tour guide who speaks English. Additional languages may be available upon request - please contact us for details.

- All entrance fees are included

Exclusions

- Meals (these can be purchased at restaurants in the vicinity)

Cancellation Policy

CANCELLATION POLICY FOR DAY TOURS: Cancellation notice up to 72 hours in advance of departure will incur a fee of USD$5. A fee of 35% of the total amount payable will be charged for notification of between 48 hours and 72 hours in advance of departure. Notification of less than 48 hours prior to departure will incur a 100% cancellation fee and no refund will be provided. No show on the day of the tour - No refund. Passengers who decide to withdraw at their own discretion at any stage during the tour, will not be entitled to any refund whatsoever.

Departs

Daily

Unavailable Dates

Passover, Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur

Pickup/Departure

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IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ON THE DAY OF THE TOUR, PLEASE CONTACT THE TOUR OPERATOR (RENT-A-GUIDE) DIRECTLY ON +972-3-5166699
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*Note that pick-up times vary depending upon the hotel location and traffic, and the exact pick up time will be within 20 minutes of the times stated below. Please wait in your hotel lobby for pick-up at the following times:

06:30 Netanya Hotels
07:00 Herzliya Hotels
07:20 Tel Aviv Hotels
09:00 Jerusalem Hotels

Drop-Off

Return between 05:00pm - 06:30pm at the hotel pick-up.

Additional Locations

Jerusalem, Israel