Day Tour to Jerusalem and Bethlehem from Tel Aviv
Description
Escape the hustle and bustle of Tel Aviv, and discover the roots of different religions on this inspiring day trip to Jerusalem and Bethlehem. These ancient Holy Land towns will provide you with a fascinating mix of people, views, and stories, making this an unmissable Israel day tour!
Tour Options
Itinerary
View the Old City of Jerusalem from Mount Scopus
Pass through the Kidron Valley
Walk in the Old city of Jerusalem
Visit the Jewish Quarter and the Byzantine Cardo
Visit the Western (wailing) wall
Visit the Christian Quarter
Visit some of the stations of the Cross (Via Dolorosa)
Visit the Church of Holy Sepulchre
Visit Bethlehem - the birthplace of Christ
Visit the Church of Nativity
If possible, visit the Church of St. Catherine
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
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.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- A current valid passport is required for visit 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
- Due to visitors overload a visit down to Nativity cave is not always possible
- Please note this tour is not suitable for children under the age of 4
Reviews(735)
This was an absolute amazing experience. I enjoyed every moment. I traveled solo but made new friends along the way. Our guide (Yuval) was very knowledgeable and made the journey very memorable. I recommend this to everyone!
If you are looking for a seamless way to explore two of the most significant cities in the world in a single day, this tour is an absolute must. Taking a day trip from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem and Bethlehem can feel daunting to organize on your own, but this tour made the entire experience stress-free, educational, and deeply moving. The Itinerary & Highlights The day was perfectly structured. We started in Jerusalem, where we explored the Old City. Walking through the different quarters and visiting the Western Wall and the Church of the Holy Sepulchre felt like stepping back in time. Our guide was exceptional—providing rich historical context and personal stories that you just won't find in a guidebook. The transition to Bethlehem was smooth and well-coordinated. Visiting the Church of the Nativity and Manger Square was a powerful experience. Despite the busy atmosphere, the tour felt organized, and we never felt rushed at the key sites. Why I Recommend This Tour: Expert Guides: The guides are true professionals who handle the logistics of crossing between areas with ease, letting you focus entirely on the sights. Comfortable Transport: The air-conditioned coach was a welcome relief between stops, providing a comfortable place to rest and enjoy the desert views. Efficient Sightseeing: For travelers with limited time, this is the best way to see the "must-visit" landmarks of both cities without the hassle of navigating local transport. A Few Tips: Bring Your Passport: You will need it for the crossing into Bethlehem. Modest Dress: Be sure to cover your shoulders and knees, as you will be entering several very holy sites. Comfortable Shoes: There is a lot of walking on ancient, uneven stones, so leave the sandals at home! This tour was the highlight of our visit to Israel, offering a perfect blend of history, culture, and spirituality. To ensure we could easily navigate the meeting points and stay in touch throughout our journey, we used prepaid eSIM cards from israelisim.com for our stay in Israel.
We are most greatful for you taking the time and sharing in such vivid detail your tour experience travelling with Bein Harim tours . This info is highly useful to others reading it before travelling with Bein Harim. Our guides are indeed professional and after the times we have been through, they are very eagre to guide again.
everything was ok. tour matched with our expectations. bus was comfy, guide was knowledgeable and helpful
Very happy to receive such favorable feedback. Thanks
nicely handled between the counties and the border, we felt extremely comfortable and safe at all times. Top class, with Avishay Levy a very knowledgeable guide. Leant a lot about not only what we were seeing but also some very interesting general knowledge facts.
Thaks very much for this feedback of your t our guided by Avishai. We are happy to read you came away having enjoyed a memorable and enlightening tour experience with him. Moreover that you felt safe at all times. this is good for others to read of! Thanks again for sharing1
Friendly guide / Unnecessary stops at a gas station and in shops ... Too bad there is no French-speaking guide.
Thanks for shraing your impression of the tour, as well as your reservations about some of the stops made along the way.. The stops are for the bathroom, Some travelers do wish to purchase souveniers, so allowance must be made. It is part of the shedule. We are gald to read taht the guide was onp ar and your had an enlightening tour experience
Amazing trip. Avi was incredible. Very funny and knowledgeable he made our trip interesting and fun.
Great to read that you came away with an enlightening and enjoyable tour experience to cherish always. Avi is certainly most worthy of your rave review for his efforts.Thanks very much.
Superb. Avi was an extremely knowledgeable and helpful guide. Kind and thoughtful. Excellent work. I’m grateful. Tip for going: 1. Remember your passport; 2. Departure is on time or even slightly early. So, if getting the 7.15am Tour then be at the collection point by 7am.
Thanks very much for this rave review and our guide Avi. He is most worthy of your praise for his professional efforts and provision of a memorable tour (ALso for the included essential info for this destination)! Much appreciate your compliments for our high quality service too!
Excellent Israelian guide, who knew his stuff - all the history of Israel, Jerusalem and Bethlehem. He was polite and very good at answering all types of questions. Also he had a good sense of humor and took the time to let the group experience the great scenery. Also he made sure to guide the group securely through the different part of Jerusalem and making sure everybody was keeping up with the group and that everybody had a good time. The guide made it at very good tour right from the start to the end. Thank you.
Great to hear you came away with a memorable and enlightening tour experience with one of our professional guides. It is clear he provided interesting commentary and has excellent tour management skills for maintaining a high qulaity group tour. THanks so much for this feedback
Avi was a great tour guide - we learned a lot and got to see a lot of the sites. Would highly recommend!
We apprecaite this warm recommendation of our services and the satisfaction of your tour service provided. Avi is worthy ofyour feedback for his efforts, pleasant manner and interesting commentary.
Beautiful guides, very patient, very professional and exhaustive, all in Spanish. Many thanks to the guides in Jerusalem and Bethlehem.
Thanks very much for sharing that you had a enjoyable tour experience traveling with us. We appreciate such feedback
