Israel, Palestine · Religious & Spiritual

2-Day Jerusalem and Bethlehem Holy Sites Tour with Yad Vashem

2 Days Round trip from Jerusalem Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Marvel at panoramic views from the Mount of Olives
  • 02 Explore the holy sites of Jerusalem's Old City
  • 03 Discover the Israel Museum and the Holy Land model
  • 04 Pay homage at Yad Vashem, the memorial of the Holocaust
  • 05 Visit the birthplace of Jesus Christ at Bethlehem's Church of the Nativity

Explore the magical Old City of Jerusalem, a place like no other on Earth, where love and hate, destruction and resurrection, war and peace are woven into a remarkable tapestry. Visit some of the most sacred holy sites of the Christian, Jewish, and Muslim faiths, including the Church of All Nations, Mount Zion, the tomb of King David, the Israel Museum, and Bethlehem. This 2-day journey combines Jerusalem's ancient streets and revered landmarks with powerful historical and spiritual sites.

Explore the magical Old City of Jerusalem, a place like no other on Earth, where love and hate, destruction and resurrection, war and peace are woven into a remarkable tapestry.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Jerusalem, Bethlehem, Ein Kerem
Languages English, Hebrew

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

Mount of Olives, Old City and the Garden Tomb

  • Begin the day with a panoramic view from the Mount of Olives, overlooking the Old City's walls and the ancient Jewish cemetery.

  • Visit the Church of All Nations, once called "The Basilica of the Agony," and see the Garden of Gethsemane.

  • Proceed to Mount Zion to see the tomb of King David and the nearby Room of the Last Supper.

  • Enter the Old City to begin exploring the wondrous city of Jerusalem. Walk through the Roman Cardo, one of its two main streets. View the Temple Mount and the Western Wall (Wailing Wall), where Jews from around the world turn their eyes, and where believers can leave notes and prayers in the cracks between the wall's stones.

  • Stroll along the Via Dolorosa (Latin: 'way of sorrow'), the traditional pilgrimage route in Jerusalem commemorating Jesus' journey carrying the cross (Mark 15:20-23) to Golgotha.

  • Continue to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, the holiest Christian site in Jerusalem and Israel, and the place of Jesus Christ's burial and resurrection.

  • Walk through the Arab bazaar "Suk," which is interesting and full of colour. It is optional to end the day with a visit to the Garden Tomb.

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Day 02

Israel Museum, Yad Vashem and Bethlehem

  • Next, visit the Israel Museum, Israel's finest and most extensive museum. See the new Holy Land model - a small-scale representation of Jerusalem during the Second Temple period.

  • See the Shrine of the Book, whose famous roof is shaped like the ceramic jar covers in which the Dead Sea Scrolls were first discovered.

  • Continue to Yad Vashem ("Hand and Name" from Isaiah 56:5), Israel's official memorial and museum dedicated to the victims of the Holocaust. Enter the site by walking along the Path of the Righteous Gentiles, dedicated to the non-Jews who risked their lives to save their Jewish friends and neighbours.

  • Travel on to Ein Karem and visit a Spanish-style church that commemorates John the Baptist's birthplace.

  • See Mary's Well, where Mother Mary met her cousin Elizabeth.

  • Proceed to Bethlehem, the birthplace of Jesus Christ, and visit the Church of the Nativity.

Mount of Olives, Old City's walls, Church of the Nativity, Yad Vashem

Where this trip takes you

Mount of Olives, Old City's walls, Church of the Nativity, Yad Vashem

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Jerusalem 3 cities · 2 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Jerusalem tour guide

  • Transportation

What's Not Included

  • Entrance fees

  • Food and beverages

  • Your personal purchases, accommodation, and, in some places, the tour guide's accommodation where needed.

Know before you go

  • Like no other city on Earth, the magical Old City of Jerusalem is a wonderful tapestry woven from love and hate, destruction and resurrection, war and peace.

  • It is home to the most sacred holy sites of the Christian, Jewish, and Muslim faiths.

  • Jerusalem's glory and beauty also come from its stunning ancient buildings, colourful markets, winding alleyways, and dynamic history.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Jerusalem, Israel
Tour start
Jerusalem
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 2 days finish where they began, in Jerusalem.

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