Jerusalem, Bethlehem, and the Galilee (3-Days)

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Jerusalem, Bethlehem, and the Galilee (3-Days)

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Jerusalem, Bethlehem and the Galilee

Jerusalem | Bethlehem | Nazareth | the Sea of Galilee

In Jerusalem, marvel at the panoramic view from the Mount of Olives, visit the Western Wall, and explore the bazaars of the Old City. In Bethlehem, witness the impact of the separation wall and visit the birthplace of Jesus. Discover the political graffiti of Banksy and reflect on the significance of Nazareth, Jesus’ boyhood village. Finally, witness the miracles of the Sea of Galilee, including the Synagogue where Jesus taught, the scene of the famous Sermon on the Mount, and the location of the miracle of the multiplication of loaves and fishes.

With comfortable accommodations and seamless travel arrangements, this tour is the perfect way to experience the sacred history and cultural richness of the Holy Land.

Itinerary

Meeting Point & Time
7am – Pickup from your door in Amman and transfer to King Hussein / Allenby Bridge Israeli Terminal.

Border Crossing
7:50am – Arrival at the Jordanian Terminal of King Hussein/ Allenby Bridge. Cross the border and meet your driver at the taxi booth outside the Israeli terminal.

Mount of Olives
11am – Arrive at the Mount of Olives for a wonderful view over Jerusalem.

Old City
Enter the Old City through the Dung gate to visit the Wailing (or Western) Wall, and view the Haram Al Sharif with the Al-Aqsa Mosque and the Dome of the Rock

Free Exploration
Take some time to explore the bazaars, and leave then the Old City to the west by Jaffa Gate.

Hotel
Finish the day at your hotel near the Old City.

Meeting Point & Time
8:30am – Pickup from your hotel and we’ll depart to Bethlehem.

Separation Wall
9:15am – Arrive at the separation wall and see the massive barrier the Israeli government built. On the wall, you’ll see the first of many Palestinian graffiti/street art that Bethlehem has become famous for.

Church of the Nativity & Manager Square
9:30am – Continue into the center of Bethlehem to see the Church of the Nativity, believed to be located at the birthplace of Jesus.

Banksy Graffiti & Walled Off Hotel Museum
10:30am – See some of famous street artist Banksy’s political graffiti around the city including “Armored Dove”, “Girl Frisking Soldier”, and “Protester throwing Flowers” and visit his hotel – pointedly named “The Walled Off Hotel”

Nazareth
3:30pm – Arrive in Nazareth the boyhood village of Jesus, now a bustling city. At the Church of the Annunciation, you will see visitors from all corners of the world, and this is reflected in the décor of the modern building.

Hotel
Overnight in Jerusalem.

Capernaum
We’ll head towards Capernaum where you will see the Synagogue where Jesus taught and other remains of this once prosperous town on the shores of the Sea of Galilee that became his adopted home.

Mount of Beatitudes
You will visit the Mount of Beatitudes, the scene of the famous Sermon on the Mount.

Tabgha
Next up you’ll visit where the presumed location of the miracle of the multiplication of loaves and fishes, where Jesus is said to have fed 5,000 people from 5 loaves of bread and two fish.

Then head on to the Church of the Primacy where Peter was told by Jesus to continue his work, and try walking on water.

Border Crossing
After a great day sightseeing in the Galilee, we’ll head towards the border and on to Amman

Drop Off in Amman
Upon arriving in Amman, we will drop you off at your hotel or preferred location in Amman.