Day trip

From Tel Aviv: Jerusalem and Bethlehem Guided Day Trip

Activity provider: Bein Harim Israel Tours
Day trip

From Tel Aviv: Jerusalem and Bethlehem Guided Day Trip

Activity provider: Bein Harim Israel Tours
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Discover two of the classic sites in the Holy Land on our full-day guided tour. We’ll travel from Tel Aviv to visit the holy city of Jerusalem, and on to Bethlehem, the birthplace of Christ and King David.

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Duration 10 hours
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Live tour guide
Spanish, German, English, French
Pickup included
A confirmation email, including your final pickup time and pickup hotel, will be sent to you by the supplier (Bein Harim). Please make sure to read it carefully. If you don't receive a confirmation email from the supplier, please contact to confirm your pickup: reservations@beinharimtours.com.

Experience

Highlights
  • Full day tour to Jerusalem and Bethlehem from Tel Aviv
  • Explore the Old city of Jerusalem
  • Guided tour of the scenes of the Nativity in Bethlehem
  • Visit Holy Land sites, the Church of the Holy Sepulchre and the Western Wall
  • Enjoy panoramic overviews of old and new Jerusalem
Full description

On this full-day tour of the Holy Land, enjoy pick-up from your hotel in Tel Aviv in a comfortable air-conditioned coach and travel along highway no' 1 to Jerusalem. You’ll be accompanied throughout the day by a knowledgeable, professional guide. You’ll enjoy a panoramic overview from Mount Scopus, overlooking the new city of Jerusalem and the Temple Mount Esplanade of the old city. As you travel along the Kidron Valley, you’ll be able to take in views the Garden of Gethsemane as well as the walls of the city. On reaching the Armenian Quarter you'll enter the Western or Wailing Wall square via the local bazaar. See the Christian Quarter and the Stations of the Cross, also known as the Via Dolorosa.

Visit the Church of the Holy Sepulcher, which is considered to be the site of the crucifixion of Jesus. You'll also walk along the 1700-year-old Byzantine Cardo, the main street, and see the renovated Jewish Quarter. Transfer to Bethlehem (Palestinian guide and vehicle).

Bethlehem, meaning “City of Bread”, was the birthplace of Jesus according to Christian tradition. Your drive to Bethlehem takes you by way of Nativity Circle. Visit the Church of Nativity, and also the cave where Jesus was born. You’ll see Manger Square, where Jesus was placed after his birth. Before completing the tour, visit St' Catharine - a Roman Catholic Church. You’ll enjoy an overview of the Shepherd's Fields on the return drive to Tel Aviv.

Includes
  • Hotel pick-up and drop -off
  • Transport by air-conditioned coach
  • Professional guide
  • Entry fees
  • Food and drinks
  • Tips (recommended)
Not suitable for
  • Children under 4 years
  • Wheelchair users

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What to bring

  • Passport
  • Sunglasses
  • Sun hat
  • Sunscreen

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.
  • The Palestinian guide meets tours only at the border post.
  • A change of vehicle may be required for entry to Palestinian Authority territory.
  • Tour is not suitable for children under the age of 4
  • Due to visitor overload, a visit down to the Grotto of Nativity might not be possible because of the tour time schedule
Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.2 /5

based on 838 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.5/5
  • Transportation
    4.5/5
  • Service
    4.2/5
  • Organization
    4.1/5

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Udi was a great guide with a great sense of humour. He shared a lot of interesting historical facts and made the long day much more engaging and interactive. It starts 06:40, and you need to get to a specific meeting point (no direct pickup). Started off with Jerusalem and then Bethlehem. There is a lot of walking and standing around - however, we went during Ramadan and it was Shabbat so both locations were quieter than usual. They took us in Bethlehem at a buffet restaurant where the quality of food was subpar, very impersonal service and the waiters were rushing to pick up the plates so we could leave. That was the lowlight of the tour. All in all, I would recommend.

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March 26, 2023

Great day, a lifetime experience. The guide(s) and driver were helpful, professional and kind. It's a good way to see many things, when having little time available. The day is structured well, so as the breaks (I did not shop for souvenirs). I recommend this tour.

March 22, 2023

This day trip is true to its value. Our guide was Iktar. He explained things in detail and answered all the questions too! He made sure to give us nice time in between the sighting, also to have personal time in the church, near wall etc. Its very well organised trip and glad we became part of it. A quick note: If you are staying in Crown Plaza city center, then you might need to add additional 2 hrs (to and fro) and 100-120 Shekels (Taxi to and flow) to pick up point. It would be really for future travellers if they can include City Center hotels in pick up points

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March 1, 2023

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