Holy City of Jerusalem and Bethlehem Private Tour
Description
The best way to experience the holy city of Jerusalem is with a private tour, which will allow you to understand its complexity, learn about its rich history, experience the archeology and feel the culture. I love guiding, I love Jerusalem and the land of Israel and nothing makes me happier than to share this love with others. I present very rich and informative guidance while presenting the information in a very vivid manner. This tour starts with a unique visit to Bethlehem and the Nativity Church. That way we follow Jesus in the most important stations of his life, starting at the place of his birth, then the mount of Olives and Gethsemane, followed by the stations of the Cross, and finally the Holy Sepulchre - the site of the crucifixion, burial and resurrection! The tours are guided by Daniel or by his handpicked partners - all professional tour guides, fluent in English with licensed touristic vehicles. *Back-to-ship on-time guarantee!
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Itinerary
The most beautiful viewpoint of Jerusalem. It is the perfect place to learn about the history of the city as well as the different traditions of the main religions.
Walk inside the walls of the Old City and discover its ancient history while passing through all its 4 quarters, visiting the holiest sites in the world in "the most explosive place on earth" - hence understanding the complexity of Jerusalem, Israel, and the middle east through this one square kilometer.
The wailing wall, the holiest place for all Jews (is it?). Why is this wall holy? and which traditions are related to it?
The stations of the cross
The holiest site in the world for almost all of all the Christian denominations. Where Jesus was crucified, buried and resurrected Religion, history, and archeology merge inside the old walls of the Church. Including answers to the riddles: "Who moved my ladder?" and "How many people does it take to replace a lightbulb in that holy site?"
The Church of the Nativity is one of the oldest working churches in existence today. The first Church was built by the Roman Emperor Constantine in the 4th century AD, over the grotto where Mary gave birth to Jesus. Inside the grotto of the Nativity Church there are fourteen point silver stars that mark the exact spot of Jesus’ birth. An inscription on the star states: Hic de Virgin Maria Jesus Christus Natus Est – meaning “Here Jesus Christ was born to the Virgin Mary.”
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What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Pickup from anywhere (all hotels, or any given address) in the areas of Tel-Aviv, Jerusalem, Haifa, B-G airport, Ashdod port and basically anywhere in central Israel. Pick from the airport or Haifa / Ashdod port - The guide will meet you with a sign with your name on it.
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Important Information
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(9)
Day #1 with my private tour with Eli! He met me at my hotel and we began our journey to Bethlehem. Everything was organized and efficient. There is a bit of a procedure because Israelis aren't allowed to enter area A. Seeing the Church of the Nativity was breathtaking. I am so glad I made time to see this. Heading back into Jerusalem, it was my second time through the Quarters and Church of the Holy Sepulcher. Eli was great about checking in with me: did I want to skip this place, am I hungry, do I need water, do I need to use the bathroom, etc. We moved at an accelerated pace because I had seen many of the sites. There were some sites I had not seen before so Eli brought me to them. We made our way to the Mount of Olives and Gethsemane. Each place was full of history and Eli covered it in detail without overwhelming me with facts.
Wonderful day and experience of a lifetime. We saw so many sights on and around the Temple Mount, got expert explanation and got to partake of some religious traditions.
Excellent guide and super informative trip !! Brought my son and daughter-in-law. They loved it. Saw more sites then we planned!!
This is a very special and intense tour for anyone on a spiritual journey like myself. I felt very safe and in good hands with my guide Edna! She was outstanding and made sure I got to see and do everything I wanted and more. If you book with this company just know you are in good hands and they will take care of you! Private tours are more expensive but you are getting really special treatment and no time wasted. If and when I’m back I will book other tours with this company again. Thank you!
We got to visit sites from Jesus’ birth to His resurrection with the best tour guide, Sandro! He was so knowledgeable and accommodating to our interests and schedule. I highly recommend him!
Excellent tour of Bethlehem and Jerusalem. Tour guide Tal was flexible and attentive to our requirements as well as very knowledgable. Time was very tight for this tour and an unwanted diversion to visit a shop in Bethlehem stopped us from having more time in Jerusalem. Unavoidable congestion on the roads to/from Haifa cost a lot of time also. However we got to see the main places we wanted over a 12 hour tour. Due to time constraints, parties should consider whether a two centre tour is really viable from Haifa.
What a day! Before going to Israel my husband and I debated about getting a guide and whom to get. We had so much fun with Tal. He made Jerusalem the most memorable experience ever! His knowledge, kindness and patience was amazing! We didn’t miss a beat! He knows overlooks, history, restaurants, navigating the area ( great driver) , where to park which seemed challenging to me. Jerusalem was incredible! We spent long day seeing everything. He taught us so much . I would highly recommend this tour company! We couldn’t have chosen a better guide! I will never forget what a special day this was!
First of all, we inquired on-line about an Israel with Fun tour and within two days, received a personal call from Daniel Sigalov. He called our home in the U.S. in the evening and it was 3:00 a.m. in Israel! Daniel explained that it was his pleasure to speak to me and I told him he had exceptional customer service! We requested a one-day private tour of Jerusalem/Bethlehem three months in advance. Sadly, Daniel explained he could not do the tour himself but assured us he would have an expert guide for us. Correspondence with Daniel regarding payment, itineraries, meeting times, etc. couldn't have been easier. I highly recommend using his services!!! He knows his business and strives to please his customers. Within days, Daniel had arranged and "introduced" us (via WhatsApp) to our guide, Zahi (Isaac) Gab. We immediately began corresponding in regard to details and stayed in touch until we finally met on the day of our tour. I cannot say enough good things about Zahi. He was exceptionally knowledgeable about his beloved Israel, patient, kind-hearted, conscientious, and FUN! He was very concerned about getting us to all the sites we requested and shared with us both historic and personal stories. We have traveled to more than 40 countries and done our share of tours, but without a doubt, Zahi was our best tour guide ever and if you get a chance to have him as your guide, you will be blessed. Although our visit to the Holy Land was brief, this tour exceeded our expectations and will never be forgotten.
We had a top-notch tour with Daniel! He was very knowledgeable and eager to accommodate all of our needs (e.g. baby seats, sights to visit / stops etc.). Thank you for the great organisation and the fantastic tour!
