Bright Christ's Resurrection is the oldest and most important Christian holiday. It is celebrated in honor of the Resurrection of Jesus Christ, which is the centerpiece of the entire biblical story and the foundation of Christian doctrine.
In Bethlehem, a visit to the Church of the Nativity, one of the oldest continuously operating churches in the world, is a must. It is built over the cave where, according to legend, Jesus of Nazareth was born, making it one of the greatest sanctuaries for Christians worldwide.
The important relics of the church include the miraculous icon of the Joyful Mother of God, the Bethlehem 14-pointed star, the "manger" in which the infant Jesus lay, and the "altar of the Magi."
- Please note that a non-Israeli passport is required for entry into Bethlehem (Palestinian Authority).
Jerusalem is a holy city for Christians around the world. Lighting candles with the Holy Fire at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. The Western Wall (Wailing Wall) is part of the outer wall of the ruined Jerusalem Temple where, according to tradition, people can leave notes with their prayers to God.
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Holiday excursion - April 15!
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Departure days depend on your departure city
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Conditions for canceling an order:
If a tourist cancels an excursion in less than 3 days, the penalty is 100%, unless "Insurance against non-departure" is purchased.
Money is returned only if availability of "Insurance against non-departure".
Important:
- People who are late and do not go on the excursion will not receive a refund.
- The company is not responsible for lost items.
- Requests for excursions for children under 5 years old are not accepted
- Responsibility for having an individual insurance policy falls on the tourist.
- Tourists may wait up to 30 minutes for the bus.
- Minor changes to the route are possible.
- The company reserves the right to change the departure time, which is communicated to the tourist the day before.
- There is no indication of seats on the bus. Boarding and disembarking is carried out only at designated places.
- Visiting Edicule is not guaranteed.
- Attention! Israeli citizens are prohibited from entering the territory of Bethlehem (Palestinian Authority). NOT an Israeli passport is required.
- Visiting holy places is permitted only in modest clothing (shoulders and knees must be covered).
We are not present at the Descent of the Holy Fire. - Physical activity level: 4/5.
We recommend: take drinking water, a hat, sunscreen, and comfortable shoes with you on the excursion.
The cost of the trip does not include and is paid on the spot: meals, unless purchased additionally.
Attractions
At this part of the city located its main attractions are concentrated. In the Old City are the main shrines of three religions: Muslim, Jewish and Christian. There are also several quarters in which Jews, Arabs, Christians and Armenians live. Despite the fact that Armenians also are Christians, separate services are held for them in temples, and they live separately. In the Armenian quarter there are practically no tourist excursions. Everyone can see the stunning monuments of ancient architecture, just a walk through the Old Town. The Tower of David, the Church of the Holy Sepulcher, the preserved Roman shopping street, the Wailing Wall and many other sights of Jerusalem are open for tourists.
Modern Bethlehem is located on the territory of the Palestinian Authority. The main population is Muslim Arabs and a small part of Christian Arabs. The main income of Bethlehem is the flow of tourists. Christian pilgrims from all over the world come to this city, the place where Jesus Christ was born. Every Christmas in Bethlehem Christmas masses are held snd the masses are broadcast around the world. The main shrine of the city is a silver star in the cave of the Church of the Nativity of Christ, which marks the place where Jesus was born. In this temple there is a miraculous icon of the smiling Mother of God, the cave of the Beaten Babies.
The Western Wall or the Wailing Wall in Jerusalem is the wall preserved after the destruction of the First and Second Temples of the Jews. The Arabs, who saw how the Jews grieve over the destruction of the temple, called this place the Wailing Wall. Currently, there is a tradition: when you standing at the front of Wailing Wall you can make the most secret dreams. You can also put a note between the stones of the Wall with a cherished desire, which will certainly come true. When you are planning to visit the Wailing Wall, it should be remembered that this is possible only in modest clothing that covers the knees and shoulders.
Church of the Holy Sepulcher (Church of the Resurrection) - the main shrine and place of pilgrimage for all Christians around the world. It is the place of the convergence of the Holy Fire, were Jesus Christ was crucified, buried and resurrected.
The Church of the Nativity of Christ was erected in Bethlehem above the cave where Jesus was born. Divine services at the Nativity Church have not practically interrupted since the Early Byzantine era. The modern building of the Church of the Nativity is the only Christian temple in Palestine, preserved from the pre-Muslim period.
Jerusalem is not only the capital of modern Israel, but also a city which, for many centuries, has been the "center of the world" for Jews, Christians and Muslims.
No other city on the planet can compare with it, because only Jerusalem has such a rich spiritual and historical attraction.
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