A unique journey through the heart of holy lands: Jerusalem’s Old City with its historic quarters and Church of the Holy Sepulchre, ancient Bethlehem and the legendary Nativity Grotto, culminating with relaxation at the Dead Sea with swimming and spa mud treatments. This tour is perfect for those who want to experience Israel’s highlights in one day while enjoying local cuisine – lunch included!
Tour Itinerary
* Times are approximate and may vary slightly depending on the situation and group pace
Group Gathering
Journey to Jerusalem
Jerusalem: Old City
- Start at the observation deck with panoramic views of Jerusalem
- Enter the Old City through Jaffa Gate
- Pass by David’s Citadel (external view)
- Walk through the Christian Quarter to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre
- Visit Golgotha
- See the Stone of Unction
- Explore the Aedicule (Tomb of Jesus Christ)
- Visit the last 4 stations of the Via Dolorosa
Walking Tour
Western Wall
- Visit and prayer at the holy site
- Time for personal reflection
- Exit through “Dung Gate” to the bus
Departure to Bethlehem
Lunch in Bethlehem
- Buffet lunch featuring local cuisine
- Souvenir shopping opportunity
Church of the Nativity
- Guided tour of the church
- Visit to the Grotto of the Nativity
Departure from Bethlehem
Arrival at the Dead Sea
Dead Sea Experience
- Swimming in the therapeutic waters
- Spa treatments with mineral mud
- Free time for relaxation
Departure from Dead Sea
Hotel Arrival
What to Bring
- 🛂 Passport – for passing through checkpoints
- 👟 Comfortable shoes – for walking in the Old City
- 👕 Modest clothing – for visiting holy sites
- 🧢 Hat and sunscreen
- 🩱 Swimwear for the Dead Sea
- 🧴 Towel for the beach
Included in Price
- 🚌 Transportation throughout the tour
- 👨🏫 Professional English-speaking guide
- 🎟️ All entrance tickets according to the program
- 🍽️ 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)
Herzliya
Jerusalem
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
