4-Day Christian Tour from Tel Aviv: Jerusalem, Jericho, Bethlehem and Nazareth
Immerse yourself in Israel’s religious history and heritage on this incredible 4-day tour from Tel Aviv. Visit the most noteworthy Christian and Jewish holy sites in Jerusalem, Jericho, Bethlehem, Nazareth and Lower Galilee as your expert guide provides fascinating insight into biblical stories. Experience ancient sacred places first-hand such as Mount Zion, Mount of Olives, Dominus Flevit, Mount Temptation, the Church of the Nativity and Via Dolorosa.
ItineraryDay 1: Jerusalem Old and New TourStop At: Mount Scopus National Botanical Garden, Mount Scopus Hebrew University Campus, Jerusalem Israel
View the Old City from Mount Scopus
Duration: 30 minutes
Pass By: Garden of Gethsemane, Jericho Rd, Jerusalem Israel
See the Garden of Gethsemane
Pass By: Church of All Nations (Basilica of the Agony), Garden of Gethsemane Foot of the Mount of Olives, Jerusalem Israel
Pass by the Church of All Nations
Pass By: Kidron Valley, Behind Old City Walls, Jerusalem Israel
Pass through the Kidron valley
Stop At: Old City of Jerusalem, Jerusalem Israel
Explore the street of the Old City of Jerusalem
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Jewish Quarter, Old City, Jerusalem Israel
Visit the Jewish Quarter and the Byzantine Cardo
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Western Wall Plaza Jewish Quarter, Jerusalem 97500 Israel
Visit the Western Wall
Duration: 25 minutes
Stop At: Christian Quarter Road, Jerusalem Israel
Visit the Christian Quarter
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: The Way of the Cross - Via Dolorosa, Via Dolorosa Old Town, Jerusalem Israel
Explore some of the Cross stations - The Via Dolorosa
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Eglise du Saint-Sepulcre, Christian Quarter, Jerusalem Israel
Visit the the Church of the Holy Sepulchre
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Muslim Quarter, Old City, Jerusalem Israel
Visit the Muslim Quarter and The lively Bazaar
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Yad Vashem - The World Holocaust Remembrance Center, Mount Herzl Mount of Remembrance in Jerusalem, Entrance to the site is via the Holland Junction, situated on Herzl Boulevard, Jerusalem 91034 Israel
Visit the Holocaust Museum
Duration: 3 days 18 hours
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight stay in Jerusalem
Day 2: Bethlehem and Jericho TourPass By: Judaean Hills, Judaean Hills, Jerusalem District
Pass through the Judean Desert
Stop At: Jericho, Jericho, West Bank
Visit the ancient city of Jericho
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Zaccheus' Tree, Jericho Palestinian Territories
Visit the Zaccheus' Tree in Jericho
Duration: 30 minutes
Pass By: Mount of Temptation Monastery, Mount of Temptation, Jericho Palestinian Territories
Spot Mount of Temptation
Stop At: Bethlehem, Bethlehem, West Bank
Visit Bethlehem
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Church of the Nativity, Manger St, Bethlehem Palestinian Territories
Visit the Church of Nativity
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Church of St. Catherine of Alexandria, Bethlehem Palestinian Territories
Pass by the Church of St. Catherine
Duration: 20 minutes
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Overnight stay in Jerusalem
Day 3: Jerusalem In the Footsteps of Jesus TourStop At: Monte das Oliveiras, Mount of Olives Road, Jerusalem Israel
Descend the Western slopes of Mt. of Olives and view the Old City
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Church of the Ascension -Mosque of the Ascension, al-Tur Village, Mount of Olives, Jerusalem Israel
Visit the Ascension Site
Duration: 25 minutes
Stop At: Church of the Pater Noster, Mount of Olives Mount of Olives, Jerusalem Israel
Visit the Church of Pater Noster
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Dominus Flevit Church, Mount of Olives, Jerusalem Israel
Visit Dominus Flevit Church
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Garden of Gethsemane, Jericho Rd, Jerusalem Israel
Visit the Garden of Gethsemane
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Church of All Nations (Basilica of the Agony), Garden of Gethsemane Foot of the Mount of Olives, Jerusalem Israel
Visit the Church of All Nations
Duration: 25 minutes
Stop At: Old City of Jerusalem, Jerusalem Israel
Walk in the Old city of Jerusalem
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Church of Saint Anne, Via Dolorosa at St Stephen's Gate, Jerusalem Israel
Visit Saint Anne Church
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Pools of Bethesda, Water, Jerusalem Israel
Visit the Pools of Bethesda
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: The Way of the Cross - Via Dolorosa, Via Dolorosa Old Town, Jerusalem Israel
Visit the first 4 stations of the cross (Via Dolorosa)
Duration: 40 minutes
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Overnight stay in Tel Aviv
Day 4: Nazareth, Capernaum and Sea of Galilee TourStop At: Mt. of Precipice Lookout Point, Entrance to the city on Hwy 60, Nazareth Israel
Visit Mt. of Precipice
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Nazareth, Nazareth, Galilee Region, Northern District
Visit the City of Nazareth
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Church Of Annunciation, Al-Bishara St 12, Nazareth 1622012 Israel
Visit the Church of Annunciation
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: St. Joseph's Church, Church Adjacent and north to the Basilica of Annunciation, Nazareth Israel
Visit the Church of St. Joseph
Duration: 20 minutes
Pass By: Sea of Galilee, Sea, Tiberias Israel
Travel along the shore of the Sea of Galilee
Pass By: Kfar Cana, Kfar Cana, Galilee Region, Northern District
Pass by Kfar Cana
Pass By: Mount Of Beatitudes, Capernaum Israel
See Mount of Beatitudes
Stop At: Kfar Nahum National Park, Capernaum Israel
Visit Capernaum
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Church of the Multiplication, Tabgha, Capernaum Israel
Visit the Church of Multiplication
Duration: 20 minutes
Pass By: Tiberias, Tiberias, Galilee Region, Northern District
Pass by Tiberias
Stop At: Yardenit, Kibbutz Kinneret Jordan Valley, Kinneret 1511800 Israel
Visit the Baptism site on the Jordan River
Duration: 50 minutes
Pass By: Mount Tabor, in the eastern part of the Jezreel Valley, Kfar Tavor Israel
See Mt. Tabor where the Transfiguration took place
Meals included:
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No accommodation included on this day.
Informacion Adicional
"A current valid passport is required for a visit in Bethlehem and Jericho"
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Modest dress is obligatory for visits to holy sites; covered knees and shoulders"
"Recommended to bring water, comfortable shoes, hat and sun protection"
"For travelers who want to be baptized with a priest, we will coordinate it with the Yardenit site in advance; the estimated visit time in the Yardenit is 15:30-16:15"
"Due to the high number of visitors, entrance to the Nativity Cave may be limited"
"Near public transportation"
"Most travelers can participate"
"Children under the age of 10 are not permitted to visit Yad Vashem due to the sensitive content"
"Tour itinerary order may change according to your day of departure"
"Please note this tour is not suitable for children under the age of 4"
"This tour/activity will have a maximum of 40 travelers"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"
Start Time:
06:40 AM
Duration: 4 Days
Start location: Traveler pickup is offered
Please note that our pickup/drop-off is available from a few central hotels only. Please select the hotel closest to your address from the drop-down menu on the tour page. If you are not sure which of the listed hotels is a good fit, please choose the option “I don’t see my pickup location” and insert enter your accommodation address. After the booking is approved by the local tour operator, a confirmation email from Bein Harim will be sent to you mentioning the final pickup point closest to your address. Please read the email with the attached booking confirmation carefully to make sure you are waiting for the pickup at the correct location. Please make sure to wait for the pickup at the hotel entrance.
Cancellations and refunds:
If you cancel at least 7 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is no cancellation fee.
If you cancel between 3 and 6 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is a 50 percent cancellation fee.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, there is a 100 percent cancellation fee.