An unforgettable journey through the heart of the Holy Land: Jerusalem’s Old City with its historic quarters and the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, ancient Bethlehem and the legendary Nativity Cave. See the essentials of Israel in one day and taste authentic local cuisine — lunch included!
Tour Route
* Times are approximate and may vary slightly depending on the group and circumstances
Group Pickup
Drive to Jerusalem
Jerusalem: Old City
- Start at the panoramic viewpoint over Jerusalem
- Enter the Old City through Jaffa Gate
- David’s Citadel on the way (external viewing)
- Through the Christian Quarter to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre
- Golgotha
- Stone of Anointing
- The Aedicule (Jesus’ Tomb)
- The final 4 stations of Via Dolorosa
Walking Segment
Western Wall
- Visit and pray at the holy site
- Free time for personal reflection
- Walk through the “Dung Gate” to the bus
Transfer to Bethlehem
Lunch in Bethlehem
- Buffet lunch with local cuisine
- Souvenir shop
Church of the Nativity
- Guided visit to the church
- Tour of the Nativity Grotto
Departure from Bethlehem
Arrival at Hotel
What to Bring
- 🛂 Passport – for crossing checkpoints
- 👟 Comfortable shoes – for exploring the Old City on foot
- 👕 Modest clothing – required for visiting holy sites
- 🧢 Headwear and sunscreen
Included in the Price
- 🚌 Transportation throughout the entire route
- 👨🏫 Professional English-speaking guide
- 🎟️ All entrance fees as per itinerary
- 🍽️ Buffet lunch in Bethlehem
Not Included
- 🛍️ Personal expenses and souvenirs
- 💸 Tips for guide and driver
- 🏨 Transfers from/to hotels outside the standard route
Pickup & Return Points
Herzliya
Herzliya
Ramat Yam St 60,
Tel Aviv
HaYarkon St 300, Tel Aviv-Yafo
Tel Aviv
HaYarkon St 145, Tel Aviv-Yafo
Tel Aviv
Allenby St 1, Tel Aviv-Yafo
Jerusalem
King David St 7, Jerusalem
Return (order)
Cancellations & Refunds
Tours may be cancelled if the minimum number of participants is not met, or due to safety and security reasons. If a tour is cancelled by us and you prefer not to move your booking to another guaranteed departure date, you will receive a 100% refund of the amount paid. If you choose to reschedule, your payment will be transferred to the new date.
- Full refund if not rescheduled: If the tour is cancelled by Shato Tours and you do not wish to change to another date, we will return 100% of your payment.
Timing & itinerary are approximate
Times shown on our website are indicative. Actual visiting times and sequence may change due to road traffic, overall group pace, site capacity/closures, weather, or security updates. We do our best to follow the planned schedule, but please allow for flexibility.
Pickup time updates
If pickup times at your meeting point change, we will notify you in advance (typically several days before departure).
Safe & reliable
- 100% refund if not rescheduled
- Schedule may vary
100% refund if not rescheduled
Schedule may vary
