2-Day Best of Israel Tour: Old Jerusalem, Bethlehem, Masada and the Dead Sea

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Jerusalem, Israel

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2 days (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

Indulge both body and soul on the 2-Day Best of Israel Tour. After an action-packed day exploring the ancient biblical cities of Jerusalem and Bethlehem, spend your second day relaxing and taking in the sights at Masada before a spot of Dead Sea pampering.

Due to maintenance working of the cable car, the site of Masada will be closed between January 13th-27th 2019.

As a substitution, tour will visit at Qumran caves and Baptism site on the Jordan River.

 

What's Included

Professional guide
Air-conditioned vehicle
Breakfast
Hotel pickup and drop off
Overnight accommodation
Food and drinks, unless specified
Gratuities

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Please note that our pickup/drop-off is available from a few central hotels only. Please select the hotel closest to your address from the drop-down menu on the tour page. If you are not sure which of the listed hotels is a good fit, please choose the option “I don’t see my pickup location” and insert enter your accommodation address. After the booking is approved by the local tour operator, a confirmation email from Bein Harim will be sent to you mentioning the final pickup point closest to your address. Please read the email with the attached booking confirmation carefully to make sure you are waiting for the pickup at the correct location. Please make sure to wait for the pickup at the hotel entrance.

Itinerary

Duration: 2 days (approximately)
    Day 1

    Jerusalem and Bethlehem Tour

    13 stops
  • 1
    Mount Scopus National Botanical Garden

    View the Old City of Jerusalem from Mount Scopus

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Garden of Gethsemane

    View the Garden of Gethsemane

    Admission ticket free
  • 3
    The Church of the Nations

    See the Church of All Nations

    Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Kidron Valley

    Pass through the Kidron Valley

    Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Old City of Jerusalem

    Walk through the streets of the Old City

    2 hours 30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 6
    Jewish Quarter

    Visit the Jewish Quarter and the Byzantine Cardo

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 7
    Western Wall

    Visit the Western (wailing) wall

    20 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 8
    Christian Quarter

    Visit the Christian Quarter

    40 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 9
    The Way of the Cross - Via Dolorosa

    Visit some of the stations of the Cross (Via Dolorosa)

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 10
    Church of the Holy Sepulchre

    Eglise du Saint-Sepulcre, Christian Quarter, Jerusalem Israel

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 11
    Bethlehem

    Visit Bethlehem - the birthplace of Christ

    2 hours • Admission ticket free
  • 12
    Church of the Nativity

    Visit the Church of Nativity

    40 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 13
    Church of St. Catherine

    If possible, visit the Church of St. Catherine

    20 minutes • Admission ticket not included
    • Day 2

    Masada and the Dead Sea Tour

    5 stops
  • 14
    The Good Samaritan Museum

    Pass by the Good Samaritan Inn

    Admission ticket free
  • 15
    Masada National Park

    Ascend to Masada and explore the National Park

    1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 16
    Herod's Palace (Herodium)

    Tour the remains of Herod’s palace

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 17
    En Gedi Nature Reserve

    See Ein Gedi natural reserve

    Admission ticket free
  • 18
    Dead Sea

    Float and mud yourself at the Dead sea

    2 hours • Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • A current valid passport is required for a visit in Bethlehem
  • A moderate dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. Please refrain from wearing shorts. Knees and shoulders must be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements
  • The tour includes a reasonable amount of walking; comfortable walking shoes are recommended
  • Recommended to bring hats, bathing suit, towels and sun protection when visiting the Dead Sea
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Cancellation Policy

If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

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