This tour offers a journey to the most revered Christian destinations in the world – Jerusalem and Bethlehem. Starting at Mount Scopus, visitors can take in a panoramic view of Jerusalem before passing through the Garden of Gethsemane, the Church of All Nations, and the Kidron Valley en route to the Old City. Within the Jewish Quarter, travelers can explore the Byzantine Cardo and the Western Wall before walking the Via Dolorosa, retracing Jesus’ steps while carrying his cross. The tour culminates at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, a 12th-century church that encompasses both the crucifixion site at Calvary and the burial tomb of Christ.

Departing Jerusalem, the tour then proceeds to Bethlehem, where visitors arrive at Manger Square and visit the Basilica of the Nativity. Here, they can view the Grotto of the Nativity, the site where Jesus was born, and see the original 4th-century mosaic excavated when St. Helen built the first church. If possible, the tour will also include a visit to the chapel caves beneath the Church of Saint Catherine. Finally, the tour concludes with a drive back to the hotels.

Join us on a tour to southern Israel, where we’ll travel through the scenic Judean Hills and pass by the Inn of the Good Samaritan. We’ll make a stop at sea level for a photo opportunity before continuing our journey downwards towards the renowned Dead Sea. Our first destination is Masada, where we’ll take a cable car up to the plateau summit and explore the ancient remains of Herod’s palace fortress, which is over 2,000 years old. We’ll witness remarkable structures such as palaces and a bathhouse. After Masada, our tour will take us through the desert oasis of Ein Gedi and Qumran, where the Dead Sea Scrolls were discovered. The remainder of the day will be spent relaxing on one of the Dead Sea beaches, where you can experience the natural buoyancy of the salty water, which is 8.6 times more saline than the ocean. You can also use the Dead Sea mud as a natural skin mask and bask in the glorious Dead Sea sun.

Sites during the Tour:

• The Dead Sea
• Judean Desert
• Masada National Park

Overnight stay: Jerusalem

Embark on a journey following the footsteps of Jesus on the Mount of Olives, where we’ll visit the Church of the Ascension, where Christ ascended to heaven, and the nearby Church of the Pater Noster, where Christ taught his disciples the Lord’s Prayer.

We’ll also witness the Dominus Flevit, where Jesus looked out over Jerusalem and wept as he foresaw its destruction. We’ll visit the Church of all Nations and the adjacent Garden of Gethsemane, where Jesus was arrested on the eve of his crucifixion.

Next, we’ll take in the Pools of Bethesda before entering the Old City, where we’ll make a stop at the Church of Saint Anne and the Convent of the Sisters of Zion. From there, we’ll walk to the 3rd Station of the Cross on Via Dolorosa, the path Jesus would have taken while carrying his cross toward his crucifixion on Calvary.

Please note that this unforgettable tour covers over 5 miles in a hilly city area, which may not be suitable for those with difficulty walking long distances.

Sites during the Tour:

• • Church of All Nations
  • Garden of Gethsemane
  • The Pools of Bethesda
  • Church of St. Anne
  • Mount of Olives
  • Via Dolorosa
  • Dominus Flevit Church
  • Church of the Pater Noster