Jerusalem is a special place for celebrating Christmas, not only because it houses dozens of churches in different corners of the Old City and its surroundings, but also due to its close proximity to Bethlehem—the city where Jesus was born.
As Joseph and Mary searched for a warm and sheltered place for the birth of their firstborn, they saw Bethlehem just as it is today—blue skies, towering cypress trees, and bustling crowds on narrow streets.
During this period, the city squares are adorned with garlands and festive lights, and the streets are filled with carols. Churches hold services and festive liturgies in various languages.
On January 7th - Christmas - there will be free entry to Bethlehem regardless of citizenship!
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Departure days depend on your departure city
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Conditions for order cancellation:
If a tourist cancels an excursion in less than 3 days – penalty 100%, if "No Departure Insurance" is purchased.
Money is returned only if "No Departure Insurance" is available.
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 insurance policy falls on the tourist.
- Waiting up to 30 minutes is possible.
- Minor changes to the route are possible.
- The excursion program includes time for lunch.
- Visiting holy places is permitted only in modest clothing (shoulders and knees must be covered).
- Visiting Edicule is not guaranteed.
- The excursion begins after a sanitary stop, and before that there is a transfer before the start of the excursion.
- ATTENTION! Israeli citizens are prohibited from entering the territory of Bethlehem (Palestinian Autonomy). NOT an Israeli passport is required.
- Physical activity level: 3/5
We recommend: take drinking water, a hat, sunscreen, and comfortable shoes with you on the excursion.
The cost of trips does not include and is paid on the spot: meals, unless purchased additionally.
Attractions
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.
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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