2024 Israel Christmas Holy Land Tour - Bethlehem Midnight Mass
Join us this holiday season on our tour package to visit Bethlehem on Christmas Eve, as the birthplace of Jesus comes to life with festivities, music, food, and the atmosphere of celebration. Visit the Christian highlights of the Holy land. Catholic Christmas tour package in the Bible Land of Israel for 7 days 6 nights. Catholic Christmas Tour of the Holy Land takes you to historical and spiritual places. Sites you have read in the Bible will become a life and you will have the opportunity to follow Jesus’s footsteps. Tour packages we offer guided by the most qualified Israeli tour guides. You can start your trip a few days before the Christmas on December 22, 2024. The tour package recommended to book in advance. Minimum of 2 people per reservation.
ItineraryDay 1: Arrival to Israel - Welcome to Holy LandPass By: Jerusalem, Jerusalem, Jerusalem District
Welcome to the land of Israel for your Holy Land tour. We will meet you at the Ben Gurion airport, where one of our representatives / drivers will wait you at the arrival hall with your name sign, you can’t miss it. Transfer to your hotel with our company driver. We make sure you checked in to your hotel and all set. You’ll have a chance to freshen up and, depending on your arrival time, explore the area around your hotel in Jerusalem.
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight in Prima Park Jerusalem Hotel or similar
4 stars hotel in Jerusalem included
Day 2: Masada cable car ride & Relaxation in the Dead SeaStop At: Masada, Masada, Northern District
Breakfast in Jerusalem hotel. Descend to the Judean Desert via the inn of the Good Samaritan. Drive along the shores of the Dead Sea to Masada where you will learn about the heroic story of the Jewish fighters. Ascend Masada by cable car to tour the 2000-year-old fortress and palace built by King Herod, where the Zealots of the first century made their last stand against the Romans. This is the largest and most complete Roman siege camp that remains today. Visit the remains of the walls, palace, synagogue, water cisterns, mosaic floors, roman baths, and other findings. In 2001 UNESCO declared Masada as a World Heritage Site. Descend by Cable Car.
Drive via Ein Gedi, passing by Qumran where you will get a side view of the Qumran caves where the Dead Sea Scrolls were discovered.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Dead Sea Region, Dead Sea Region
Continue to the Dead Sea. Float in the mineral-rich Dead Sea which, at 400m below sea level, is the lowest place on earth. Take a mud-bath and benefit from the therapeutic qualities of the natural Dead Sea mud. Enjoy the unique opportunity to float in the Dead Sea and cover yourself with the mineral-rich mud, that many belief has its therapeutic effects. Return transfer to pick up point, to Jerusalem Hotel.
Duration: 4 hours
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Overnight in Prima Park Jerusalem Hotel or similar
4 stars hotel in Jerusalem included
Day 3: Jerusalem & Bethlehem Christmas Eve to watch midnight Mass on-screen, held at the Church of the Nativity.Stop At: Jerusalem, Jerusalem, Jerusalem District
After picking-up from hotels at 15:30 pm, stop at Mount Scopus for a magnificent and breathtaking view of the Old and New cities illuminated. Drive through the New City passing by the Knesset, Israel’s parliament house and the Israel Museum. Enter the Old City through Jaffa Gate and the local bazaar follow steps of Jesus Via Dolorosa and visit to the Church of Holy Sepulchre.
Duration: 4 hours
Stop At: Bethlehem, Bethlehem, West Bank
Christmas in Bethlehem’s Manger Square is one of the most iconic settings in the world for celebrating Christmas Eve. Bethlehem, the Palestinian town in which Jesus was born, is located in the West Bank, just a few minutes south of Jerusalem, and whilst entering the Church of the Nativity is not possible, watching the performances on the large stage in Manger Square, as well as other surrounding activities, complete with soaking in the unique Christmas atmosphere, is a very strong experience.
At around 20:00, proceed to the city of Bethlehem, the birthplace of Jesus. Walkthrough Manger Square enjoying the festive Christmas decorations Illuminating the city’s main square and the Church of Nativity.
Stop at a local restaurant specially decorated for the holidays and enjoy a festive Christmas dinner; Watch the Midnight Mass broadcasted live on TV; If the mass is broadcasted on screens at Manger Square (subject to Palestinian authority’s approval) proceed to the spot.
Duration: 6 hours
Meals included:
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• Dinner: Bethlehem – Christmas Dinner Celebration
Accommodation included: Overnight in Prima Park Jerusalem Hotel or similar
4 stars hotel in Jerusalem included
Day 4: Free day in Jerusalem Pass By: Jerusalem, Jerusalem, Jerusalem District
Breakfast in Jerusalem hotel. In the Old City, head to the Via Dolorosa and watch pilgrims from around the world walk this famous route with the cross of Christ over their shoulders, made a little more special with the Christmas air.
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Overnight in Prima Park Jerusalem Hotel or similar
4 stars hotel in Jerusalem included
Day 5: Western Israel - Caesarea, Haifa, Rosh Hanikra & Akko Stop At: Caesarea National Park, Caesarea Israel
Early morning pickup from Jerusalem hotel. Start Caesarea, Haifa, Rosh Hanikra and Akko full-day tour. We drive along the coastal highway to Caesarea, city where past and the future come together. While new Caesarea is graced with magnificent modern homes, ancient Caesarea offers tourists the ruins of unique, impressive buildings. A tour of the national park is like walking through a story, and wandering between the ancient buildings one can both sense how people lived here thousands of years ago and enjoy modern, contemporary experiences, such as the enthralling musical performances held in the beautiful Roman Theater.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: The Baha'i Gardens, 80 Hatzionut Avenue Yefe Nof St 61, Haifa 123445689 Israel
Next we proceed to Haifa, the pearl of this tour. Third largest city in Israel and one of its prettiest; Haifa has a lot to offer visitors. It has the Israel’s largest port, a particularly active beach and is the home of the World Center of the Bahai Faith. The Bahai’s originated in the Bab sect which separated from Iran’s Shi’ite Islam in 1844. The Bahai World Center, an expansive and well-designed complex on the slope of the Carmel, is famous for its magnificent gardens. It includes the exquisitely landscaped “Hanging Gardens” which run about a kilometer along the Louis Promenade until Ha-Gefen Street. At the center is the impressive, gold-domed Shrine of the Bab, the burial place of the Bab, the founder of the faith. One can enjoy some enchanting spots while strolling through the beautiful gardens by day, but with the special lighting, an evening visit provides equal pleasure and a peaceful, romantic atmosphere.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Highway 4, 10 min ride North of Nahariya, Rosh Hanikra Israel
Continue via Naharia to Rosh Hanikra. The gleaming white cliffs of Rosh Hanikra and the beautiful stretch of beach below are a magnificent sight to behold. But the real excitement begins when you board the cable-car for your two-minute ride down the 210-foot cliff.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Acre, Acre, Northern District
Last visit in Acre, known also as Akko, Acre’s walls, fortresses, castles, churches, mosques, synagogues and other structures tell the story of the many rulers that governed, fought for, built and adorned the City. Visiting Acre is an emotional journey to a glorious past and a one-of-a-kind experience, exciting visit to an ancient city with a young soul – a city declared by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. Return transfer after the tour to Tel Aviv Hotel. Checking in to Tel Aviv Hotel, enjoy your evening in Tel Aviv.
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Overnight in Tel Aviv Olympia Hotel or similar
4 stars hotel in Tel Aviv included
Day 6: Nazareth, Sea of Galilee & Jordan River Baptismal Site. Stop At: Nazareth, Nazareth, Galilee Region, Northern District
Pickup from Tel Aviv hotel after the breakfast. Heading North Israel. The destination is Nazareth, Tabgha, Capernaum and the Sea of Galilee and Jordan River Yardenit.
The first gem of your tour will be Nazareth city of religion and faith, of spirituality and holiness, but also a city with a rich history, fascinating archeology, modern culture and Middle Eastern charm. Nazareth, which began as a small Jewish village about 2,000 years ago, became a stronghold of Christianity in the Byzantine period, just a few hundred years later. During that period the name of Nazareth spread far and wide, and the yearnings to see the place where the Virgin Mary and Jesus Christ had lived turned the city into a popular pilgrimage site. We will visit the Church of Annunciation and the Church of St. Josef.
Duration: 4 hours
Stop At: Capernaum, Capernaum, Galilee Region, Northern District
After Nazareth, we continue our way through Kana to Tiberias, Sea of Galilee. We drive along Kineret Lake to visit Capernaum.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Tabgha, Tiberias Israel
Next, we visit Tabgha, located at the foot of Golan Heights, site of the miracle of fish and loaves.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Yardenit, Kibbutz Kinneret Jordan Valley, Kinneret 1511800 Israel
Proceed to Yardenit, situated on the banks of the Jordan River, flowing forth from the Sea of Galilee, the baptismal site of Yardenit welcomes over half a million tourists and pilgrims annually who come to experience the spirituality and pastoral beauty of the waters of the River Jordan, in which Jesus was baptized by John the Baptist.
According to the Christian faith, the Jordan River YARDENIT is considered the third most holy site in the Holy Land, just after Nativity Grotto in Bethlehem and Golgotha in Jerusalem, because it is the site of the most important event of Jesus’ life – his baptism and beginning of his ministry. The site offers 12 separate baptismal pools, enabling different groups to comfortably conduct private worship ceremonies. Return transfer to hotel in Tel Aviv after the tour.
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Overnight in Tel Aviv Olympia Hotel or similar
4 stars hotel in Tel Aviv included
Day 7: Departure from Israel. Return private transfer to Ben Gurion airportStop At: Ben Gurion Airport, 7015001, Israel
On this final day, we will transfer you to the Ben Gurion airport for your journey home. Our driver will pick you up from your hotel 4 hours before the flight, to transfer you to Ben Gurion airport. Having sampled a variety of what Israel, Holy Land has to offer, we are sure that you will keep fond memories of your spiritual adventure with us. If you ever want to repeat the authentic experience and spiritual feelings, we always will be here to assist you.
Duration: 3 hours
Meals included:
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No accommodation included on this day.
Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Most travelers can participate"
"This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund"
"This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"
Start Time:
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2024 Israel Christmas Holy Land Tour - Bethlehem Midnight Mass
12/22/2022 - 6/2/2025| Monday - Sunday : | 12:00 AM - 11:30 PM |
Duration: 7 Days
Start location: Traveler pickup is offered
Pickup from Ben Gurion main arrival hall provided according to your arrival flight details
Company driver will be waiting with COMPASS + YOUR LAST NAME sing at the main arrival hall
Airports- Ben Gurion Intl Airport, Tel Aviv 7015001 Israel
Cancellations and refunds:
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
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