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Description
Sign up for a 3-day religious tour to the Holy city of Jerusalem and Bethlehem from Galilee or Tel Aviv. Find out where Jesus was born, baptized, where He taught, and where He was crucified, resurrected, and ascended as you pass through the same routes that Jesus went to Judea on. Visit the Jacob's Well, Jericho, the Nativity Grotto, the Church of Holy Sepulcher, the Western Wall and other significant landmarks.
Note:
The following itinerary can be flexible and changed to meet special needs of the customer.
Highlights
- Drink water from the same well that Jesus drank from at Jacob's Well
- Reflect on the Blessing (Gerizim) and the Curse (Ebal) mountains
- Go to Jericho to view Mt. of Temptation, where Jesus fasted for 40 days and 40 nights
- Make a shortstop by the Jordan river where Jesus was baptized by John the Baptist
- Visit the Mt. of Olives and stop by the Dominus Flevit Chapel
- Kneel in front of the place where Jesus was born - the Nativity Grotto in Bethlehem
- Touch the stone of the Golgotha where Jesus made his final words on earth
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Day 1: Way through Samaria to Jerusalem expand_more
Make your first stop in the Town of Sebastia and see its Israelite and Roman ruins. Reflect on how Jesus dealt with the relationship between Jews and Samaritans.
Continue to pass through Shechem (Nablus of today) located between the two biblical mountains: Ebal and Gerizim.
Then stop at the Church of Jacob's Well to read and reflect on the Gospel. Grab a unique chance to drink at the same well that Jesus drank from and take some of its Holy water home.
Stand in front of the same church to reflect on the Blessing (Gerizim) and the Curse (Ebal) mountains. This is where the people of Israel made their oath to follow the commandments of God.
Proceed to descend through the same valley of Bathan, used by the Patriarchs Abraham and Jacob as they made their way to the opposite direction, to the promised land and reached the Jordan valley and Jericho.
Visit Jericho, pass near its sycamore tree, remember Zacchaeus, and view the Mt. of Temptation, where Jesus fasted 40 days and 40 nights.
If time permits, we will also make a short stop by the Jordan river, where Jesus was baptized by John the Baptist.
Make your way up to Jerusalem and stay overnight.
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Day 2: Jerusalem and Bethlehem expand_more
Start your day by driving up to Mt. of Olives to visit its highly spiritual sites, including the Ascension Chapel and the Pater Noster Church.
- Stand at the panoramic view of the mountain to see the city stretched in front of you and listen to its long, vibrant history.
Make your way down through the same route that The Lord took when He entered the city on the Palms Sunday, but do not forget to stop by the Dominus Flevit Chapel that reminds us of The Lord's weeping as He prophesized destruction of the city.
From there, we will continue our way down to the Church of All Nations (Church of Gethsemane) and reflect on His agony prayer and the story of the betrayal by Judas Iscariot.
Afternoon, we will make our way to the Bethlehem area and start the visit with a stop in the Shepherd Field. It is where the angels of the Most High appeared before the humble shepherds to invite them to visit the New Born King - Jesus Christ (Luke 2).
We will then make our way up to the city of Bethlehem and will surely not miss the most ancient Church of Nativity of the 6th century and kneel in front of the place where Jesus was born - The Nativity Grotto. We will also see the Manger's place, and if it is possible, we might be lucky to see a small piece of the authentic Jesus manger in the near Church of St. Catherine.
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Day 3: Jerusalem - Old City expand_more
- Spend your day in the old city of Jerusalem. If it is not Friday or Saturday, we will ascend the Temple Mount (also called Al Aqsa Mosque according to Muslims) via the Dung Gate and walk through its courtyards to remind ourselves of the many events that took place in that exact location when Jesus visited Jerusalem mainly during the Jewish feasts.
- We will exit the Northern Gate of the Temple Mt. and pass next to the Sheep Gate (today called The Lions Gate) to enter the Santa Anna Church and visit the nearby Bethesda Pools (John 5). We will reflect on how Jesus interpreted the scriptures. There will be an opportunity also visit the traditional birthplace of the Virgin Mary.
- Continue to the Via Dolorosa and pass through the 14 stations of passion until we reach the Church of Holy Sepulcher.
- We will make a tour within the various sections of the church, including the Golgotha (Calvary), the Empty Tomb of Jesus and other parts of the church.
- After a short break with a possibility for a quick lunch, we will proceed to the Jewish quarter to see the Roman Cardo and exit the old city through Zion Gate to visit the Upper Room.
- It is the same place where the first church was established when Jesus offered the first communion to His disciples, symbolizing His Flesh and Blood offered as a sacrifice to wipe humankind's sins. It is also where the Holy Spirit ascended upon the disciples and the believers to continue the Ministry of The Lord.
- We may stop by the church of Mary's Dormition - the traditional site where Mary fell asleep, and Her soul was assumed by The Lord.
- Another short walk down the hill will take us to the house of Caiaphas (Church of St. Peter InGalicantu). This is where Jesus stood in front of the Jewish leaders for judgement. You will also see the pit where He was kept during Thursday's night before being taken to Pontius Pilate the next day and was sentenced to death.
- In the late afternoon, make your last walk to the Western Wall; this is the closest place to the Temple where the Jews of today can reach and pray. You may reflect on a young boy who was there for a "Bar Mitzva" ceremony around 2,000 years ago and decided not to make the way back home with His parents.
- By the end of this intensive day, we will drive our way back to Galilee, possibly tired but full of joy and faith.
What's Included
- English-speaking Israeli tour guide
- Tourists Certified Car including gas, insurance and parking . Guide driven. Up to 6 passengers
What's Excluded
- Food
- Drink
- Purchases
- Entry tickets to a few sites.
- Two nights accommodation for the visitors
- Two nights accommodation for the guide (modest single bedroom)
What to bring
- Comfortable walking shoes as we will make long day walks
- Modest clothing for entering holy sites and conservative areas
Know before you go
- Be ready spiritually to absorb so many reflection times as you stand in each and every site.
Meeting Point
Nazareth, Israel
Cancellation Policy
For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 50% of the tour price.Price Details
| The group size and price | |
| 2 To 3 | USD 1490 Per Group |
| 4 To 6 | USD 1600 Per Group |
This is a private tour | |