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Combine independent visits of Bethlehem and Jericho with a relaxing dip in the Dead Sea during this full-day combo excursion from Jerusalem or Tel Aviv. See where Jesus Christ is believed to have been born during a guided visit of the Church of the Nativity. Head deep into the desert to the lowest point on earth. Admission tickets and hotel transfers are included.

Discover the City of David on this full-day tour of Jerusalem. Now an archaeological park, this region is home to ongoing excavations and artifacts that bring light to Bible stories. Get to see some of the archaeological activity firsthand after stops at the top the Mount of Olives, David’s Tomb and the Last Supper Room, and the Jewish Quarter, which you enter through Zion’s Gate (also known as David’s Gate). Jerusalem hotel pickup and drop-off is included.

Discover Jerusalem’s Haredi Jewish neighborhood on a 4-hour walking tour and get a glimpse of daily life in this religious community. Visit a synagogue and see the local sights as you learn about Haredi traditions from your guide. Sample Jewish pastries such as 'rugelach' and 'challah' at one of the quarter’s distinctive bakeries and see an important Hasidic tomb. You'll also be welcomed into the home of a local family and visit a neighborhood library that houses ancient religious artifacts.

Cover the highlights of Bethlehem during this half-day excursion from Tel Aviv. See the grotto in the Church of the Nativity where Jesus is believed to have been born during a guided tour. Visit the Shepherds’ Fields, where angels announce his birth in the New Testament. Shop for olive wood carvings and interact with local artisans. Tours end in Jerusalem.

Retrace the footsteps of Jesus on this full-day guided walking tour of Jerusalem. Travel along the Via Dolorosa, the street Jesus walked on the way to his crucifixion. Walk down the Mount of Olives and see other prominent sites in Old City Jerusalem, like the Pool of Bethesda, St Anne’s Church, the Convent of the Sisters of Zion and more. Jerusalem hotel pickup and drop-off included.

Visit Jerusalem’s key biblical sites on a private 6-hour walking tour of the Old City. As you wander through the ancient lanes, hear about their pivotal role in Christianity as the backdrop to Jesus’ life and death. Walk part of the poignant Via Dolorosa, the path he took to his crucifixion; and visit the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Pool of Bethesda and other landmarks. Along the way, see the ancient Cardo, the sacred Jewish and Islamic sites of the Western Wall and the Dome of the Rock, and more.

Get an intimate introduction to Jerusalem’s bustling and history-filled Old City during this full-day, small-group walking tour. Visit the Temple Mount, sacred to three faiths, head to Mount Zion to pay your respects at Oskar Schindler's gravesite, see religious landmarks like the Church of the Holy Sepulchre and the Western Wall, and browse ceramics in an Armenian pottery shop, among many other highlights. Hotel pickup can be arranged on request.

Explore northern Israel on a 2-day guided tour of the Golan Heights, Nazareth and the Sea of Galilee from Jerusalem. Visit the most popular Golan Heights sites, like the Hammat Gader hot springs, the village of Katzrin, plus Mount Bental, one of Golan’s dormant volcanos. Enjoy an overnight stay, then travel to Nazareth, the childhood home of Jesus, and the Sea of Galilee, where he performed many miracles. Also, consider being baptized where Jesus was, in the Jordan River. Overnight accommodations and transportation included.

Combine a visit to the birthplace of Jesus with a float in the Dead Sea on this full-day group tour, which includes transportation from Tel Aviv or Jerusalem. You'll head over to the West Bank, where you'll visit important Christian sights such as the Church of the Nativity and the Shepherd's Sanctuary. You'll then continue to the Dead Sea, where you'll have a chance to float in buoyant saline waters.

Visit a handful of sights considered sacred to Christians around the world during this full-day Christian-themed tour of the West Bank. Enjoy a guided visit to the Church of the Nativity, believed to be the birthplace of Jesus Christ. See other sights mentioned in the New Testament, including the Church of the Shepherds Field and the Milk Grotto. Select hotel transfers are included.

Travel to top sights in both Bethlehem and Jericho during this biblical-themed full-day tour. See locations mentioned in the Old and New Testaments, including the Church of the Nativity—believed to be Jesus’ birthplace—and the Mount of Temptation Monastery, with an optional cable-car ride at an additional cost.

Jerusalem and Bethlehem are filled with important religious sites related to Jewish, Christian, and Muslim faiths. But with so much to take in, a guide is indispensable to understanding the region’s layered history. See the Dome of the Rock, an iconic Jerusalem landmark; the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem, where Jesus was born, and the famous Western Wall on this day tour, with hotel transfers and entrance fees included.

Visit two Palestinian cities in one day during this full-day guided tour of Bethlehem and Hebron. Visit the Church of the Nativity, believed to be the birthplace of Jesus, and see Banksy’s iconic political murals. Then head down south for a visit to the bustling town famous for its blue blown glass. Free bottled water and air-conditioned vehicle transfers from central Jerusalem or Tel Aviv are included.

Visit Bethlehem’s top historical and religious sights during this full-day, multi-stop tour of the picturesque Palestinian city. Enjoy a guided visit to the Church of the Nativity, learn the history behind King Herod’s Palace in Herodian National Park, get a peek at millennia-old waterways at Solomon’s Pools, and venture outside the city for a stop at 5th-century Mar Saba Monastery.

Visit Biblical sites from Jericho to the Jordan River on a full-day trip that combines some of the area’s top highlights with lesser-known destinations. You’ll see archeological excavations at Tel Jericho, stop by Zacchaeus’ sycamore tree, then get views across the wilderness from the Mount of Temptation, finishing the day with a relaxing float in the super-salty water of the Dead Sea.

Enjoy the highlights of Israel in Jerusalem and the Dead Sea on this full-day guided adventure. From atop the Mount of Olives, look down on the city, with a view of the Dome of the Rock. Visit Holy Land sites like the Garden of Gethsemane, where Jesus prayed, and the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, located where Jesus was crucified and more. Then at the Dead Sea, float or swim in the ultra-salty lake water for an unforgettable experience. Hotel pickup and drop-off included.

Witness the world of the West Bank and explore its history and culture on this full-day guided tour from Jerusalem. See where Jesus was born in Bethlehem and where he was baptized in the Jordan River. Visit the town of Ramallah and see the tomb of Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat. Stop at Jericho to see the oldest city in the world.

Explore the religious highlights of Jerusalem and Bethlehem on a full-day, small-group tour from Jerusalem. Take in views of the ancient city from the Mount of Olives, then visit King David’s tomb and the site of the Last Supper atop Mount Zion. See the folded prayers at the Wailing Wall, and follow Jesus' path down the Via Dolorosa to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. Leave the city for Bethlehem’s holy sites, then visit an ancient shepherds’ field, the manger square, and the 4th-century Church of the Nativity.

Travel from Jerusalem to Bethlehem in an air-conditioned shuttle on this guided, half-day tour. Visit the birthplace of Jesus and one of the world’s oldest churches, the Church of the Nativity. See the Grotto of Lady Mary, also called the Milk Grotto, where it is believed Mary, Joseph and Jesus sought refuge from King Herod before fleeing to Egypt. Learn about the ancient city’s landmarks and history from your guide.

Visit two of the most historic destinations within the West Bank during this full-day tour of Bethlehem and Jericho. See sights featured in the Old and New Testament, including the Church of Nativity, believed to be Jesus’s birthplace, and visit the oldest city in the world, Jericho, to uncover more ancient treasures.

Masada, Ein Gedi, and the Dead Sea are tough to reach without a car. Visit all three in a single day—without the usual logistical hassles—on this self-guided tour. Hike to the top of hilltop Masada at sunrise, experience a real-life desert oasis at the Ein Gedi Nature Reserve, and treat yourself to a rejuvenating dip in the legendary Dead Sea. Transportation to and from Jerusalem is included.

No Israel trip would be complete without experiencing the Dead Sea’s mineral-rich waters and skin-softening mud: but it's tough to reach by public transport. This package gets you there in comfort with a guided tour of Bethlehem too. See the essential Bethlehem sights, among them the Church of the Nativity, the Church of St. Catherine, the Church of Shepherds Field and the Milk Grotto, then enjoy downtime at the beach.

Visit a series of Christian-themed sights during this in-depth private tour of northern Israel. Listen to comprehensive context from your own personal guide—spanning food, culture, and history, as well as religion—as you follow a full-day itinerary. Highlights include a bustling local market in Nazareth, three historic churches, and the hilltop where Jesus is believed to have given his Sermon on the Mount.