Jerusalem Pilgrimage Tour from Tel Aviv
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore the Church of the Holy Sepulchre
- Visit the Western Wall in the Old City
- Walk along the Via Dolorosa
- Discover the Garden of Gethsemane
- Experience the Mount of Olives
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Guided tour of Jerusalem's holy sites
- Transportation from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem
- Visit to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre
- Meals and personal expenses
Itinerary
Descend the Western slopes of Mt. of Olives and view the Old City
Cross the Kidron Valley
Visit the Ascension Site
Visit the Church of Pater Noster
Visit Dominus Flevit Church
Visit the Garden of Gethsemane
Visit the Church of All Nations
Walk in the Old city of Jerusalem
Visit Saint Anne Church
Visit the Pools of Bethesda
Visit the first 4 stations of the cross (Via Dolorosa)
Important information
Know before you book
- Tour operates in English; check availability for other languages.
- Photography may be restricted in certain religious sites.
- Respectful attire is required when visiting holy places.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes for uneven terrain.
- Bring a hat and sunscreen for sun protection.
- Carry a bottle of water to stay hydrated.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Easy Public Transport
Good to know
- This tour operates with a minimum of 2 participants
- A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements
- This tour includes a reasonable amount of walking; comfortable walking shoes are recommended
- Please note this tour is not suitable for children under the age of 4
Traveler reviews
Wonderful tour
Excellent tour and guide. Informative, great pace, comfortable transportation
Great last minute adventure
I booked this trip the night before. I wasn't sure it would work out due to the last minute nature, but it was a fantastic experience. They contacted me late at night to confirm the pickup location. Safe, enjoyable, adventurous, and informative. We started at the mount of olives, walked the stations of the cross, and toured the old city of Jerusalem. I wholly recommend. Pickup was only from the hotel Dan, so you need to be within walking distance. Bring cash since many places, including our lunch stop, don't take cards. Be prepared to walk most of the day.
Avoid at all cost!
This tour was operated by Bein Harim Israel Tours. We started from Tel Aviv and they were supposed to pick us up from the hotel. 24 hours before the tour (so you cannot cancel) they sent us an email indicating a different pickup location. So, we had to manage to get to the pickup location. The pickup time was 6:30am on a bus with other 60 people. From there, they take you to another location where you have to hop on another bus. Then you arrive to Jerusalem, and you have to hop on another bus. This means that on logistics you will waste 3 hours to get to Jerusalem and 3 hours to come back because the return is exactly the same nightmare but backwards. So, a total of 6 wasted hours. You end spending in the tour about 3 hours with ZERO time to look on the bazars or local shops. As a Catholic person, this tour meant a lot to me, but it was poorly delivered by our guide. In my opinoin, this tour should be given by a Christian person who can relate the story and the faith. Having a non-Christian person made the whole experience unpleasant.
In the footsteps of Jesus
This was a wonderful tour and our guide, Tomer, brought this rich history to life. He was passionate, knowledgeable and a simply wonderful guide. Having time to absorb the the significance of each site and see Jerusalem through the eyes of a local was amazing. I would highly recommend this tour. It does require a reasonable level of fitness and mobility as there is a fair bit of walking and the ground can be steep and uneven. Thanks for sharing your passion with us Tomer!
Footsteps of Jesus
Our guide Daniel was so knowledgeable, patient and accommodating going above and beyond to provide with a tour well never forget