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Haifa Shore Excursion: Private Jerusalem and Bethlehem Day Trip

Haifa, Israel
  • 10 hours (approx.)
  • Pickup offered
  • Group discounts
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

Step onshore at Haifa for a private, full-day excursion to Jerusalem and Bethlehem that takes in Israel’s historic and holy sites. Get sweeping views of ancient Jerusalem from the Mount of Olives and walk Old City walls alongside your personal guide; leave a prayer at the Western Wall and explore Christian, Muslim and Armenian neighborhoods. Travel to Bethlehem’s Manger Square, slip inside the Church of the Nativity and Mosque of Oman, and visit the legendary city’s biblical landmarks before returning to Haifa’s port.
  • Full-day shore excursion to Jerusalem and Bethlehem from Haifa Port
  • Visit the Mount of Olives as well as the Western Wall and Via Dolorosa in Jerusalem's Old City
  • Explore Jerusalem's Old City by foot and browse the stalls at the colorful Muslim bazaar
  • Travel to the holy town of Bethlehem and stroll around Manger Square on a walking tour
  • Head inside Bethlehem's Milk Grotto, the Church of St Catherine and the Greek Orthodox church

What's Included

  • Port pickup and drop-off
  • Professional private guide
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Food and drinks
  • Toll and parking fees
  • Entrance fees

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup point

  • Haifa Port
    Haifa, Israel

Arranged start time

Confirm time with the local provider in advance of your experience.
Select your preferred tour option to see hours.

Itinerary

1

Mount of Olives

30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

2

Christian Quarter

30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

3

The Jewish Quarter

30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

4

Armenian Quarter

20 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

5

Muslim Quarter

30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

6

Western Wall

20 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

7

Church of the Holy Sepulchre

20 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

8

The Way of the Cross - Via Dolorosa

40 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

9

Bethlehem

2 hours Admission Ticket Free

10

Church of the Nativity

30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

11

Milk Grotto

20 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

12

Church of St. Catherine

20 minutesAdmission Ticket Not Included

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • This itinerary is only a proposal; we can customize this private tour according to your wishes
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Infant seats available
  • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
  • Most travelers can participate
  • A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
  • Modest dress is required when entering the holy sites; covered knees and shoulders
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

Reviews

3.8
based on 4 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

First time in Jerusalem.

Nancy_B, Jul 2023
Benny was a great tour guy. He gave us a lot of history, current political climate, and took us to some very interesting spots. Answer our questions and got us back to the cruise ship on time. Would recommend this tour.

Response from Host, Jul 2023

Great and sincere feedback. Benny sure is worthy of your praise for his efforts.

Great day exploring Israel

Sheri_R, Aug 2022
Moshe was our guide, he was excellent and very knowledgeable! We had a great day. I would highly recommend this tour and guide!

The most amazing day in Israel

Lori R, Dec 2019
First, let me say if I could rate this with more than 5 stars, I would!! I was beyond thrilled with the outing hosted by Bein Harim tour company....but specifically with Tamar. Our family traveled with four generations to visit Bethlehem and Jerusalem, so this outing was the SINGLE most important one of our whole trip. My 92yo wheelchair mobile grandmother was along, my +70 yo parents and Aunt/Uncle, my daughter and myself were the folks participating in this private tour. When we arrived at the dock, I was overjoyed to see Tamar standing there holding our name! She was the tour guide from our Cruise booked excursion to Masada and the Dead Sea the day before! We loved her then...but this tour just pushed her over the top to part of the family :) Truly, her personal attention and caring about ensuring our day was perfect spanned the gamut. From learning all of our names, to pointing out little things she knew we would want to see from listening to all of us speak about what we were hoping to see, to even helping push the wheelchair at times...just all of it...she was simply the perfect guide for the perfect day. I cannot say enough how much we loved her. She really made us feel special, and we really felt like she genuinely cared as much as we did about ensuring my 92yo grandmother had the experience of her lifetime. Tamar, Nan said she loved you and will pray for you :) You made this day even more special by the person you are in your soul...you're a Blessing!

From $700.00

per person

up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

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