Every tourist who comes to Israel on vacation has a wonderful opportunity to visit the most significant cities for Christians – Jerusalem and Bethlehem. An individual excursion will give you the opportunity to walk through these holy places and get acquainted with their main attractions.
On the way to Jerusalem, tourists can expect to visit the second most important city for Christians, located on the west bank of the Jordan River, Bethlehem. According to the New Testament, it was here that Jesus Christ was born and it is in this city that one of the main shrines of Christianity is located – Church of the Nativity. Every tourist who finds himself in Bethlehem has the opportunity to visit this Church, as well as light a candle in front of one of the most famous Christian icons – The miraculousBethlehem Icon of the Blessed Virgin Mary. This icon is known for the fact that it is the only one in which the Blessed Virgin is smiling, because on other icons she is usually depicted as serious or mourning.
In addition, during an individual excursion there is a unique opportunity to go down to the Cave of the Nativity to the Star of Bethlehem, which, in turn, symbolizes the place where Jesus was born.
The journey through Jerusalem, one of the oldest cities in the world, begins from The Mount of Olives. This place offers a breathtaking view of Jerusalem, including its old and new areas.
Church of the Holy Sepulcher will continue the tour of Jerusalem. According to the Bible, it was in this Temple that Jesus was buried, and it was here that Jesus was resurrected. The descent of the Holy Fire takes place annually in the Church of the Holy Sepulcher, and it is also here that the famous Stone of Confirmation is located.
Mount Golgotha, which is part of the Church of the Holy Sepulcher, is the next point of the excursion. It is believed that Jesus Christ was crucified on this mountain. Mount Golgotha, surrounded by candles and lamps, is one of the two main shrines of Christianity, along with the Holy Sepulcher.
Wailing Wall. The tour of Jerusalem ends with a visit to the main shrine of Judaism, the fifty-centimeter long Western Wall. For many centuries, this place has been a symbol of faith and hope for many generations of Jews. It is worth noting that a person of any religious affiliation can visit the Western Wall. You can see people praying here at any time of the day or night. In addition, it is believed that the Western Wall makes dreams come true – To do this, you need to write a note with your deepest desire and insert it between the stones of the Wall.
Every tourist in Israel can visit the holy city of Bethlehem and the city of three religions, Jerusalem. Individual excursion – this is an excellent opportunity to visit such places of these cities and walk such roads that are not mentioned in guidebooks, and also that are not included in the program of group excursions.
The advantage of an individual excursion is the opportunity to coordinate with the guide the sights that the tourist wants to visit. In addition, during such an excursion, a person (with his family or friends) can stay near a certain attraction as much as he wants (there are no time restrictions). A personal guide gives interesting comments throughout the excursion (if children are taking part in the excursion - they will also be very interested).
An individual tour of Bethlehem and Jerusalem, accompanied by an experienced guide, will reveal to you the secrets of some of the most mysterious cities in the world. Each participant in the excursion will be fascinated by the atmosphere of the ancient cities and will certainly want to return here again.
* To travel to Bethlehem (Palestinian Autonomy) you do not need an Israeli passport.
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Order cancellation conditions:
If a tourist cancels an excursion less than 3 days in advance, the penalty is 100%.
Important:
- The company is not responsible for lost items.
- Responsibility for having an individual insurance policy falls on the tourist.
- Visiting holy places is permitted only in modest clothing. Open T-shirts, short shorts and skirts above the knee are not allowed (shoulders and knees must be covered); women must wear a headscarf when entering temples and other holy places.
We recommend:
Bring drinking water, a hat, and sunglasses with you on the excursion.
The cost of trips does not include and is paid on the spot:
- Food
- Paid entrances
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.
There are a lot of biblical events associated with this place. Jesus Christ preached on Mount of Olives. Moreover, at that place he foresaw the future of Jerusalem and the destruction of the Temple, prayed in the olive grove of Gethsemane, was arrested due to the betrayal of one of his apostles - Judah. Also, in ancient times, the prophet Zechariah made a prediction about the end of the world. According to that predicition, Mount of Olives will split into two parts, and then the resurrection of the dead will begin. On the western slope of the mountain is a Jewish cemetery, where the son of King David Absalom was once buried, and now prominent statesmen of Israel are buried there.
On the way from the Roman praetorium to Calvary passed the mournful path of Jesus Christ. Fourteen forced stops were made along the way, due to circumstances stopping the sad procession, now called stations. Small churches or chapels were built on the site of the first ten stations. The remaining four can be seen in the Church of the Holy Sepulcher. Having walked along the Way of the Cross, you can see and feel what Jesus had to endure.(In the excursion you will visit the last 5 points)
In the building where the tomb of King David is located, on the second floor located the Upper Room. There took place the Passover meal of Jesus and his apostles , after which Judas betrayed Christ. Seven weeks later, the Holy Spirit appeared in the Upper Room. After that, the apostles of Christ spoke in many different languages and went around the world to preach the New Testament. The scene of the Last Supper is reflected in the works of famous artists and icon painters.
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.
In Jerusalem there is the Church of the Holy Sepulcher revered by all Christians. The part of that churrch is one of the most important shrines of the Christian world - Golgotha or Calvary (the mountain on which Jesus was crucified).
To the right of the main entrance to the Temple there are steps - you can follow them to Calvary. This holy place is surrounded by candles and lamps. Under the altar of the Orthodox chapel, located on Calvary, there is a deepening marked by a silver circle. If you put down your hand, you can touch the place where stood the cross, on which Jesus was crucified.
Believers from different countries come to Jerusalem to visit the most important attraction - the Church of the Holy Sepulcher and touch Golgotha.
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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