Jerusalem & Bethlehem

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Jerusalem&Bethlehem
Church of The Holy Sepulchre, The Western Wall, The Church of the Nativity.

Our trip begins at the Mount of Olive with its excellent view of Jerusalem. We continue to Mount Zion to visit King David’s tomb, the Last Supper Room (also known as the Cenaculum, or the Cenacle) and the Dormition Abbey. After the King David's tomb, we enter the Old City and pass through the Armenian and Jewish quarter to the Western Wall, also known as the Wailing Wall. We proceed through the Muslim Quarter to the Christian Quarter and stroll along Via Dorolosa and proceed to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. Final, we proceed to Bethlehem, a Palestinian town located south of Jerusalem. We visit the Church of the Nativity, also known as the Basilica of the Nativity.

NON-Israeli passport is required. Enty into yhe Bethlehem territory ( the Palestinian Authority) is prohibited to Israeli citizens.
Due to the large number of visitors, entry to the Nativity Cave may be limited.
Visit of the Edicule of the Tamb in Jerusalem is not guaranteed due to the large number of visitors.
Because of the large number of visitors, enty to the Nativity Cave may be limited.

Wailing Wal

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.

Mount of Olives

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.

Church of the Holy Sepulchre

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.

Old town in Jerusalem

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.

Way of the Cross. Via Dolorosa

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.

Upper Room

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.

David's Tomb

In the old part of the city of Jerusalem stands an ancient building that has survived for several thousand years, where the chamber of the Last Supper is located. On the ground floor of this building is the tomb of King David. He was a great king, the brightest figure of the Old Testament. He united Israel into a powerful, powerful state, making Jerusalem its main capital, and established the Ark of the Covenant on Mount Zion. Before his death, David handed over to his son Solomon the means and all the necessary drawings for the construction of the First Temple. He is revered both in Christianity, and in Judaism and in Islam.

Church of the Nativity

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.

Mountain Zion

Гора Сион

Одно из самых священных мест для иудеев. Как и в древности, сейчас Сион не просто гора – это символ дома.

Когда-то на этом холме, расположенном в юго-западной части Иерусалима, находилась крепость. Царь Давид захватил ее, когда город был завоеван. Сейчас же здесь проходит часть стены, отделяющей Старый город.

Cancellation policy: cancellation less than 2 days before departure – 100% payment of entire booking, change less than 2 days before departure – 50% additional payment of entire booking.

Important:

Tourists should arrive at the landing site 10 minutes before the scheduled departure time.
We will not return the money for the tour to the tourists who will late or will not going on the excursion.
The company is not responsible for lost items.
It is tourist’s responsibility for an individual insurance policy.
Tourists may have to wait 30 minutes for a bus.
Minor route changes are possible.
The company reserves the right to change the time of departure for a tour, notifying the tourist of this a day before.
No indication of seats in the bus. Boarding and deboarding is carried out only in designated places.
Visiting holy places is allowed only in modest clothes (shoulders and knees should be covered).
NON-Israeli passport is required. Enty into yhe Bethlehem territory ( the Palestinian Authority) is prohibited to Israeli citizens.
Due to the large number of visitors, entry to the Nativity Cave may be limited.
Visit of the Edicule of the Tamb in Jerusalem is not guaranteed due to the large number of visitors.
Because of the large number of visitors, enty to the Nativity Cave may be limited.
Physical load: 3/5

We recommend: to take drinking water, hat, sunscreen, comfortable shoes.

The following is not included in the trip cost and should be paid on-site: food.

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Excursion «Jerusalem & Bethlehem»

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