
Christmas Eve in Jerusalem & Midnight Mass in Bethlehem
Description
Look around the Garden of Gethsemane and the Old City walls. Proceed to the Hill of Evil Counsel for a view of the city lights, and watch the Church of the Nativity Midnight Mass on large outdoor screens in Manger Square.
Itinerary
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Christmas Eve In Jerusalem expand_more
Pick up time: 3:15 PM. Pick up service is available from the following hotels only: Grand Court Hotel, The David Citadel Hotel, Dan Boutique Hotel, Jerusalem Gate Hotel.
We look out across the city of Jerusalem from the Mount of Olives then drive passed the Garden of Gethsemane and around the Old City walls. We enter the Old City on foot to visit the Church of the Holy Sepulchre then take a drive through the new city of Jerusalem passed the Israeli parliament, the Israel Museum, and the Valley of the Cross.
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Midnight Mass In Bethlehemexpand_more
On route to Bethlehem, we pause at the Hill of Evil Counsel for a view of the city lights. On entering Bethlehem, we see the Christmas decorations and stop at a local store for refreshments. At Manger Square, we enjoy a festive dinner. There may be a possibility to enter the Church of the Nativity for Mass. At midnight, we watch the Church of the Nativity Midnight Mass on large outdoor screens in Manger Square before heading back to your hotel.
What's Included
Transportation to and from Jerusalem
Hotel pick-up and drop-off service
Guided tour of Jerusalem and Bethlehem
Entrance fees
A festive Christmas dinner near Manger Square in Bethlehem.
What to bring
Valid passport
Know before you go
Guaranteed departure
This tour includes a reasonable amount of walking; comfortable walking shoes are recommended.
Warm clothes strongly recommended
Passport compulsory
Modest dress is obligatory for visits to holy sites; covered knees and shoulders.
Change of vehicle is required upon entering Palestinian territory.
Estimated return time - Approx 03:00 am.
Meeting Point
Pick up options can be selected at check out
Activity Level
Easy