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- Tour number: 2023
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This fascinating tour of Jerusalem’s new city and Bethlehem focuses on Christian sites. Visit Ein Kerem, a village-within-a-city with quaint stone houses, and vibrant gardens. Ein Kerem is best known as the birthplace of John the Baptist. Stop at the Church of John the Baptist which was built where John the Baptist’s parents, Elizabeth and Zachariah had their home. The family also had a summer house on a hill overlooking Ein Kerem where the Church of the Visitation now stands. It was here that Mary visited Elizabeth before John the Baptist’s birth (Luke 1:24). Also, see Mary’s Spring where Mary met Elizabeth as she collected water.
Leaving Ein Kerem, the tour takes you to Israel’s most important museum, the Israel Museum for a brief guided tour. Visit the adjacent Shrine of the Book that houses the Dead Sea Scrolls; ancient religious manuscripts dating back to c.408BC. The tour continues to an observation point overlooking the Valley of the Cross in Western Jerusalem. Tradition holds that Christ’s cross was made from a tree that grew in this valley. In the valley stands the 11th century Greek Orthodox Monastery of the Cross. Next, take a drive through the streets of new Jerusalem past iconic locations such as Yad VaShem, Mount Herzl, Kyriat HaMemshela (the government precinct), and picturesque neighborhoods.
Leave Jerusalem and drive towards Bethlehem, the town of Christ’s birth. In Bethlehem visit the Nativity Church, built in the 4th century around the Holy Grotto where the nativity took place. Between Jerusalem and Bethlehem see the fields where shepherds watched their flocks on the eve of Christ’s birth. Stop at the Shepherds’ Field Chapel of the Angels. This tent-shaped chapel was designed by Antonio Barluzzi and features beautiful paintings depicting scenes from the night of the nativity.
Additional Options in the Area:
1. Yad Vashem Holocaust Museum
2. Mount Zion: King David’s Tomb and the Room of the Last Supper
3. Garden Tomb, site of Jesus’ burial according to Baptist tradition
4. Lookout point Armon HaNatziv (Haas Promenade)
5. New neighborhoods of Jerusalem
6. Mar Saba Monastery (Holy Lavra of Saint Sabbas)
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Our private tours are the most exclusive way to travel in Israel. You get a private car and a tour guide that will customize the tour to your interest and your schedule.
The price includes a private car and the tour guide who will pick you up from your accommodation (hotel or apartment) 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" of each tour.
The price of a Private Tour does not include entrance fees, food, drinks, parking, and toll roads. Find full information under the "Additional Information" of each tour.
Yes, the mentioned itinerary is a proposal only; we can customize private trips within the designated region and based on logistics. Please note that if the tour duration exceeds 10 hours, you will be required to pay $40 for every extra hour (up to extra 2 hours possible).
The tours are available in the most widespread languages. On our website, you can book the tours in English, Spanish, Russian, German, or French guidance (except for English, tours in these languages have an additional fee of 75 USD).
However, if you book a different language, a supplement of approximately 100-150 USD will be applied depending on the language and the tour.
You are welcome to contact us in this regard:
Email: reservations@beinharimtours.com
WhatsApp messages only: +972 526588837
Phone: +972 35422000
You don’t have to, but it is appreciated by the tour guide as a sign of your satisfaction for the services he/she has provided.
As this is tailor-made for you only, we can pick you up from any point in Jerusalem, Tel Aviv district, Netanya and Herzliya.
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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
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