2 Days Jerusalem, Bethlehem and Petra

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Jerusalem and Bethlehem
8 stops
1
Western Wall
Day 1:  Pick up from your hotel, and start the tour in Jerusalem with a view of the Temple Mount and the Old City. Continue the drive to see the Mount of Olives, the Church of all Nations and the Garden of Gethsemane.  Enter the Zion Gate of the Old City, and pass the Armenian Quarter and the Byzantine Cardo.  Walking through the Jewish Quarter arrive at the Western Wall.  Follow the pilgrims along the Via Dolorosa, and follow the Stations of the Cross to arrive at the Church of the Holy Sepulcher.  Walkthrough the markets before driving to Bethlehem. In Bethlehem, walk across Manger Square to arrive at the Church of Nativity. Tour the church with your guide to view the original mosaic floor, built in the 6th century. Go down to the Grotto of the church, to view the Star, that shows the birthplace of Jesus. Opposite this you can see the manger and the altar, that is dedicated to the Three Wise Men. When leaving Bethlehem you can see the Field of Ruth gleaning to the fields of Boaz. Return to Tel Aviv overnight in the hotel.
8 hours • Admission ticket included
2
Temple Mount
A hill in the eastern part of Old Jerusalem is of special significance to the world's three major religions. It was reputedly the site of the first and second Jewish Temple.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
3
Old City of Jerusalem
Characterized by narrow, winding streets and alleyways, this ancient part of the city is filled with shrines and attractions holy to Jews, Christians, and Muslims including the Western Wall, Temple Mount and the Church of the Holy Sepulchre.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
4
The Church of the Nations
Located on the Mount of Olives, this beautiful church was first built by the Byzantines in 379 and rebuilt between 1919 and 1924, whose construction was financed from contributions made by many countries.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
5
Garden of Gethsemane
Located outside the walls of Jerusalem, this beautiful garden among a grove of olive trees is thought to be the place where Jesus particularly enjoyed prayer and contemplation.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
6
Zion Gate
Also known as Gate of the Prophet David, Zion Gate is one of the seven open gates of the Old City.
Admission ticket free
7
Armenian Quarter
The Armenian Quarter is in the southwestern part of Old Jerusalem and is accessible through the Zion Gate and the Jaffa Gate. Most of the Armenians in the city live in this area where the shelter was provided to the survivors after the mass genocide of this community by Turkey during the course of the First World War.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
8
Church of the Nativity of St John the Baptist
it is believed to be the place where St John the Baptist was born. As you enter the church the birthplace marked by a marble star
2 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 2
Petra
1 stop
9
Petra
Day 2:   Start your day with a  flight to The Ramon Airport near Eilat, flight will be  around 6:40 am. You will arrive at about 7:40. Then, Upon landing.  take the shuttle no #30 of Egged Company . it is about 5 NIS Per Person ( About 30-35 minutes drive ) . It will take you to the main Bus station from which our representative will pick you up at 08:25-08:40 and transfer you to the Jordanian Border . He will help you with the border proceedings, and there will be a driver waiting on the other side, to take you to Petra. Tour Petra with a licensed guide, see the famous Treasury, the mourning halls, the beautiful facades, the temples, and much more.  After the tour - go for a lunch in a local restaurant. Then head back to the border, and your flight to Tel Aviv, around 21:00 pm. When booking, we will email you the flight details.
12 hours • Admission ticket included

Additional info

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• Have a valid passport and landing card.
• We require nationality, passport number, date of issue, expiry date and birth date for reservation
• Very warm clothing in Winter,, cool comfortable clothing and head covering in Summer.

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