2-Day Best of Israel Tour: Old Jerusalem, Bethlehem, Masada and the Dead Sea
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.
ItineraryDay 1: Jerusalem and Bethlehem TourStop At: Mount Scopus National Botanical Garden, Mount Scopus Hebrew University Campus, Jerusalem Israel
View the Old City of Jerusalem from Mount Scopus
Duration: 30 minutes
Pass By: Garden of Gethsemane, Jericho Rd, Jerusalem Israel
View the Garden of Gethsemane
Pass By: Church of All Nations (Basilica of the Agony), Garden of Gethsemane Foot of the Mount of Olives, Jerusalem Israel
See the Church of All Nations
Pass By: Kidron Valley, Behind Old City Walls, Jerusalem Israel
Pass through the Kidron Valley
Stop At: Old City of Jerusalem, Jerusalem Israel
Walk through the streets of the Old City
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
Stop At: Jewish Quarter, Old City, Jerusalem Israel
Visit the Jewish Quarter and the Byzantine Cardo
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Western Wall Plaza Jewish Quarter, Jerusalem 97500 Israel
Visit the Western (wailing) wall
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Christian Quarter Road, Jerusalem Israel
Visit the Christian Quarter
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: The Way of the Cross - Via Dolorosa, Via Dolorosa Old Town, Jerusalem Israel
Visit some of the stations of the Cross (Via Dolorosa)
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Eglise du Saint-Sepulcre, Christian Quarter, Jerusalem Israel
Eglise du Saint-Sepulcre, Christian Quarter, Jerusalem Israel
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Bethlehem, Bethlehem, West Bank
Visit Bethlehem - the birthplace of Christ
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Church of the Nativity, Manger St, Bethlehem Palestinian Territories
Visit the Church of Nativity
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Church of St. Catherine of Alexandria, Bethlehem Palestinian Territories
If possible, visit the Church of St. Catherine
Duration: 20 minutes
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight stay at Jerusalem
Day 2: Masada and the Dead Sea TourPass By: The Good Samaritan Museum, Road 1, between Jerusalem and Jericho, Jericho Palestinian Territories
Pass by the Good Samaritan Inn
Stop At: Masada National Park, Masada 8698000 Israel
Ascend to Masada and explore the National Park
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Herod's Palace (Herodium), Masada 1243500 Israel
Tour the remains of Herod’s palace
Duration: 30 minutes
Pass By: En Gedi Nature Reserve, Route 90 Road 90 Israel
See Ein Gedi natural reserve
Stop At: Dead Sea, Israel
Float and mud yourself at the Dead sea
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
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No accommodation included on this day.
Informacion Adicional
"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"
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"The tour includes a reasonable amount of walking; comfortable walking shoes are recommended"
"Near public transportation"
"Most travelers can participate"
"Recommended to bring hats, bathing suit, towels and sun protection when visiting the Dead Sea"
"Please note this tour is not suitable for children under the age of 4"
"This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund"
"This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund"
"This tour/activity will have a maximum of 40 travelers"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"
Hora de Inicio:
07:50 AM
Duración: 2 Days
Lugar de comienzo: Traveler pickup is offered
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.
Cancelaciones y devoluciones:
If you cancel at least 4 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is no cancellation fee.
If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, there is a 100 percent cancellation fee.
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