Christmas Eve in Israel: Jerusalem Sightseeing Tour with Dinner and Midnight Mass Viewing in Bethlehem | La Vacanza Travel

Christmas Eve in Israel: Jerusalem Sightseeing Tour with Dinner and Midnight Mass Viewing in Bethlehem

Duration: 11 hours
Destination: Israel, Jerusalem District, Jerusalem
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  • 11 hours
  • Jerusalem
  • E-Voucher
  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

See popular sites of the Holy Land on this full-day Christmas Eve tour of Jerusalem and Bethlehem! Visit revered Christian basilicas like the Church of the Nativity and Church of the Holy Sepulchre, with commentary from an expert guide. Take in the views of the valley from the Mount of Olives and stroll through the Old City’s Christian quarter after a drive around its ancient walls. Dine at a delicious Christmas banquet and watch midnight mass from Manger’s Square in Bethlehem.

What Can You Expect?

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Monte das Oliveiras, Mount of Olives Road, Jerusalem Israel

View the city of Jerusalem from Mt. of Olives

Duration: 30 minutes

Pass By: Garden of Gethsemane, Jericho Rd, Jerusalem Israel

View the Garden of Gethsemane

Pass By: Kidron Valley, Behind Old City Walls, Jerusalem Israel

See the Kidron Valley

Stop At: Old City of Jerusalem, Jerusalem Israel

Visit the streets of old city of Jerusalem


Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: Christian Quarter Road, Jerusalem Israel

Walk in the Christian Quarter

Duration: 40 minutes

Stop At: Eglise du Saint-Sepulcre, Christian Quarter, Jerusalem Israel

Visit the Church of the Holy Sepulchre

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Bethlehem, Bethlehem, West Bank

Arrive at Manger Square and enjoy a festive Christmas Eve dinner

Duration: 5 hours

Stop At: Church of the Nativity, Manger St, Bethlehem Palestinian Territories

If possible, attend the Mass or watch on outdoor screens

Duration: 1 hour

Inclusions & Exclusions

Inclusions
  • Professional guide
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Christmas dinner
  • Entry/Admission - Church of the Nativity

Exclusions
  • Gratuities

Additional Info

  • A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
  • Modest dress is obligatory for visits to holy sites; covered knees and shoulders
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Recommended to bring comfortable walking shoes and warm clothes
  • Hotel pickup provided from the following hotels in Jerusalem: Jerusalem Gate, Grand Court, David's Citadel and Dan Boutique. Please contact your local operator to reconfirm time of the service
  • Near public transportation
  • You will be required to change vehicles when entering the Palestinian territory
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Please note this tour is not suitable for children under the age of 4
  • A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 40 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking

Departure Point

Departure Point

David Citadel Hotel, King David St 7, Jerusalem, 9410119, Israel


Departure Time

03:15 PM


Return Details

Returns to original departure point

Duration & Voucher Info

Voucher info

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Duration

11 hours

Cancellation Policy

User's Reviews

firstclassvoyager

25 Dec, 2022

Overall a positive experience for us. Comfortable bus, good driver and guide. Yusuf was very entertaining and knowledgeable. We loved seeing Jerusalem and Bethlehem. Though the tour through via Dolorosa felt a bit rushed. We would have like to get more time to shop souvenirs there. But we understand such tours are on a tight schedule. We were glad to stop at the Christian souvenir shop in Bethlehem so we could buy souvenirs there in peace without getting harassed by local sellers. The food in Bethlehem was great, sufficient variety and good quality. At times it could be chaotic in the restaurant with new groups coming in. It was said upfront that the church of Nativity was open only for those with a ticket. But then our Palestinian guid said he could sneak us in. We didn’t feel comfortable doing anything “illegal” in that sense so we just went outside to watch the mass on the square and stroll around a bit by ourselves until it was time to leave. At the end the tour guide asked for tips as “the driver and himself wouldn’t get paid for the tour” or something like that - but we already paid $135 pp so we didn’t feel obliged to give tips on top of that. If the driver and guide don’t get paid then just increase the tour price - tourists will pay for it anyways. That was a bit weird. But okay overall it was a nice experience, well organised and good tour company.

Maynor210167

25 Dec, 2022

1. The guide should speak better English and speak clearer when using the microphone. 2. The restaurant was not something you expect for a Christmas Eve and you should place less people in every table. Taste was good though. 3. Don't say it is possible to be in a mass inside the church if it was not going to be possible from the beginning. That was fake propaganda. We stood for more than 2 hours outside under the rain and the mass couldn't be ever heard. 4. After the mass ended only 6 out of 39 people were taken into the church to just take a glance of what it was. We expected to see the grotto where Jesus was born but the policemen and priests were rude and sent everybody out after half an hour of being in a line. 5. Tourist traps in an expensive shop on the schedule. When we had time to buy something from the market in Jerusalem the guide was hurrying everybody and walking too fast. 6. The guide Mr Joseph was unrespectful to Christian beliefs, making some jokes on crucifixion, miracles and other sensitive topics. Not funny at all. 7. I still don't understand why do we have to leave a tip if for the service if the salaries of guides and drivers are supposed to be included. 8. Via Dolorosa has 15 stations, but only two or three were shown to us. 9. Coordination with the Palestine guide in Bethelem was terrible and at the end he even was very rude, actually very irrespectful to one of the customers on the bus. 10. I regret having wasted one of my days taking this tour. Not reccomended at all for anyone.

Veronica_D

03 Jan, 2019

Very few of what they say will happen does. It was the least Christmas spirited thing we could do for a Midnight Mass. The tour guides in Jerusalem and Bethlehem did their job, but the overall tour was in short, disappointing. Dinner at the Christmas Bells restaurant was merely passable. We even asked the guides to just bring us back to Jerusalem instead of waiting hours in the least Christmas inspiring place ever, a real manger would have been a better place than Manger Square. No big screens, no access to anything. I do not recommend this tour AT ALL. Stay in Jerusalem and come to Bethlehem during the day only. It's scary during the night. If you don't have church issued tickets for the Mass, you have absolutely NOTHING to do here but endanger yourself.

FineDiningExplorer

27 Dec, 2018

What a memorable night at Bethlehem on Christmas Eve! Yoav is a very knowledgeable tour guide with a good sense of humor. Our tour began with a panoramic view of Jerusalem from Mount of Olives followed by a tour of Old City of Jerusalem going through many of "Jesus' last 14 stops". He then took us to Bethlehem for the midnight mass. This place was heavily secured and we didn't expect to go inside the church during the midnight Mass. With various attempts, Yoav somehow was able to get us in for a few minutes to witness such a special occasion at such an important site. Bravo! Overall, Yoav is one of those few tour guides who will optimize both the time and the route ensuring we get the best possible experience. A very responsible tour guide.

761c_sarc

26 Dec, 2018

Yosav Malachi was our guide.He was always helping, even in one by one to explain some adittional things that were not included in our visit. Really good sense of humor and always trying that everyone feel right with everything. I will repeat for sure with this company, and if it’s possible, with this guide. Thanks Mr. Malachi 👏👏👏

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