Tour Type: Private Daily Tour
Duration: One-day
Departure days: Every Day
Languages: English, French, Spanish, Russian, German

Tour Overview

This private tour of Jerusalem and Bethlehem from Haifa Port shows your two ancient cities, both loaded with cultural and historical significance. Stand at the Mount of Olives and gaze at the Dome of the Rock, before walking through the Old City’s four distinct quarters, one by one. Visit the Western Wall, a true open-air synagogue, and then retrace the last steps of...

Highlights

Meet your private tour guide at the Haifa Port and depart east towards Jerusalem
Travel in comfort with an air-conditioned and well equipped vehicle
Enjoy a high-quality touring experience for a fair price
In Jerusalem, City of Gold, see world famous religious and historic landmarks
Experience Bethlehem, the birth town of Jesus
Leave Bethlehem and head back towards Haifa Port to rejoin your cruise ship

Availability

M T W T F S S
English
French
Spanish
Russian
German

Pickup Places and Prices

From Haifa
Up to 3 persons: $1400
Up to 6 persons: $1460
Up to 10 persons: $1780

What To Expect

After being picked up by your private guide, travel by air-conditioned bus from Haifa port to Jerusalem, around a two-hour ride. Stand at the top of the Mount of Olives and gaze out at panoramic views of the city, including the stunning Dome of the Rock. Pass through the Kidron Valley and the Garden of Gethsemane, where Jesus was said to have prayed the night before his crucifixion. Then begin your walk through the Old City in the Armenian Quarter, wandering through ancient Byzantine roads and into the Jewish Quarter, where you can stand in awe in front of the Western Wall.  Also known as the Wailing Wall, this is the equivalent of an open-air synagogue and a site that it is extraordinarily holy for Jews, being the last remaining wall of the Second Temple.
Walk through the Cardo, a bustling thoroughfare in Roman Times,  and into the Christian Quarter, retracing the steps of Jesus along the Via Dolorosa.  Then enter into the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, noting the carved crosses in the stone walls. This is the site where Jesus was both crucified and buried and is a focal point for Christian pilgrims. Then onto the Muslim Quarter, full of spices, coffee pottery and more. Journey onto Bethlehem, around 30 minutes drive, and stroll through Manger Square, flanked by both the Church of the Nativity and the Mosque of Oman, then explore the Milk Grotto where the Virgin Mary was said to have nursed Jesus. It is also possible to visit the Roman Catholic St. Catherine’s church, as well as the Greek Orthodox Church nearby. Then return to Haifa Port with your guide to rejoin your cruise ship.

Additional Information

The tour includes:

  • Pick-up and drop-off services at the port
  • Private 10 hour tour led by a fully qualified and licensed tour guide ($40 applies for each additional hour)
  • Transport by a new air-conditioned private car

The tour does not include:

  • Entrance fees
  • Parking and toll roads
  • Food and drinks

Notes:

  • This itinerary is only a proposal; we can customize this private tour according to your wishes
  • On Saturdays and holidays, an extra charge of $140 applies
  • Guide in French, Spanish, and Russian is available for additional $75$; in German – for additional 150$.
  • Passport compulsory
  • Modest dress is obligatory for visits to holy sites; covered knees and shoulders
  • This tour includes a reasonable amount of walking; comfortable walking shoes are recommended
  • Booking is subject to terms and conditions

Cancellation Policy

  • 4% charge for notification up to 2 days or more before the start time of the tour.
  • 25% charge for notification of a day before the start time of the tour.
  • 100% charge for notification on the same day of the tour.

FAQ

This is a service we provide for travelers who arrive in Israel via cruise ship. In essence, it is a private tour which runs directly from the Port of Haifa and Ashdod to the tour destinations offered

The price includes a private car and attached tour guide which will pick you up from the Port of Haifa and Ashdod and return you to the same location. The trip is limited to 10 hours ($40 for every extra hour). Find full information under the "Additional Information" section of each tour.

The price does not include entrance fees, food and drinks, parking or toll roads. Find detailed information under the "Additional Information" section of each tour.

Yes, the mentioned itinerary is only a proposal; we can customize this private tour according to your wish. Please note that if, due to the changes, the tour duration be above 10 hours, you will be required to pay $40 for every extra hour.

Nearly all languages. However, it is advisable to book in advance tours in languages that aren’t English, Spanish, Russian, German or French. Plus, in certain cases, a tour guide in a language not mentioned above may incur an additional fee ($30-100 – depending on the language and the tour).

You don’t have to, but it is appreciated by tour guides as a sign of your satisfaction with the services he has provided. 

Sure, just ask the guide.

We, at Bein Harim Tourism, understand that plans can change, so you can change dates, cancel, or change your pickup point. Please note that cancellation fees will be charged subject to the cancellation policy as indicated on the tour page and confirmation email.

Since packages depend on hotel availability and updated rates, changes may imply an extra fee. For any changes or updates, you are welcome to contact our Operations team at:

Email: reservations@beinharimtours.com

Whatsapp messages only: +972 526588837

Phone: +972 35422000

Make sure that you have received confirmation for your change or update request.

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