The tour starts in the hillside village of Ein Kerem on the outskirts of Jerusalem. Stop at the Ein Kerem Church of John the Baptist, built on the site of John the Baptist’s family home. See the Ein Kerem Spring (Mary’s Spring) where Mary met John the Baptist’s mother Elizabeth, as she collected water. On a hill overlooking Ein Kerem is the Church of the Visitation where Mary visited Elizabeth at her summer home. Next, visit the Israel Museum for a short guided tour and the Shrine of the Book where you can see the Dead Sea Scrolls.

The tour continues to a lookout point above the Valley of the Cross and the Monastery of the Cross. Take a driving tour through new Jerusalem past famous locations such as Yad Vashem Holocaust Museum, Mount Herzl, and Kyriat HaMemshela (the government precinct). Leaving Jerusalem travel to Bethlehem and visit the 4th century Nativity Church. Here you can see where the nativity took place. Near Bethlehem see Shepherds’ Field and stop at the Shepherds’ Field Chapel of the Angels built to commemorate the site where an angel announced the birth of Christ to shepherds on the first Christmas eve.

Sites During the Tour

Church of Nativity

Church of the Visitation

Ein Kerem

Haas Promenade

Israel Museum Jerusalem

Shepherds' Field

Church of Saint John the Baptist

The tour starts in the hillside village of Ein Kerem on the outskirts of Jerusalem. Stop at the Ein Kerem Church of John the Baptist, built on the site of John the Baptist’s family home. See the Ein Kerem Spring (Mary’s Spring) where Mary met John the Baptist’s mother Elizabeth, as she collected water. On a hill overlooking Ein Kerem is the Church of the Visitation wh...

The tour starts in the hillside village of Ein Kerem on the outskirts of Jerusalem. Stop at the Ein Kerem Church of John the Baptist, built on the site of John the Baptist’s family home. See the Ein Kerem Spring (Mary’s Spring) where Mary met John the Baptist’s mother Elizabeth, as she collected water. On a hill overlooking Ein Kerem is the Church of the Visitation where Mary visited Elizabeth at her summer home. Next, visit the Israel Museum for a short guided tour and the Shrine of the Book where you can see the Dead Sea Scrolls.

The tour continues to a lookout point above the Valley of the Cross and the Monastery of the Cross. Take a driving tour through new Jerusalem past famous locations such as Yad Vashem Holocaust Museum, Mount Herzl, and Kyriat HaMemshela (the government precinct). Leaving Jerusalem travel to Bethlehem and visit the 4th century Nativity Church. Here you can see where the nativity took place. Near Bethlehem see Shepherds’ Field and stop at the Shepherds’ Field Chapel of the Angels built to commemorate the site where an angel announced the birth of Christ to shepherds on the first Christmas eve.

Sites During the Tour

Church of Nativity

Church of the Visitation

Ein Kerem

Haas Promenade

Israel Museum Jerusalem

Shepherds' Field

Church of Saint John the Baptist

Private tour guide accompanying you throughout the day.

                    
                    Option to discuss your tour with your guide and adjust the itinerary to suit your interests.
                

See a side of Jerusalem usually overlooked by tourists.

Tour Ein Kerem and its churches.

Visit the top sites of Bethlehem.

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From Tel Aviv	Up to 3 persons $860	Up to 6 persons $920	Up to 10 persons $1240
From Jerusalem	Up to 3 persons $860	Up to 6 persons $920	Up to 10 persons $1240
From Herzliya	Up to 3 persons $860	Up to 6 persons $920	Up to 10 persons $1240
From Netanya	Up to 3 persons $949	Up to 6 persons $1009	Up to 10 persons $1329

From Tel Aviv

Up to 3 persons: $860

Up to 6 persons: $920

Up to 10 persons: $1240

From Jerusalem

Up to 3 persons: $860

Up to 6 persons: $920

Up to 10 persons: $1240

From Herzliya

Up to 3 persons: $860

Up to 6 persons: $920

Up to 10 persons: $1240

From Netanya

Up to 3 persons: $949

Up to 6 persons: $1009

Up to 10 persons: $1329

This fascinating tour of Jerusalem’s new city and Bethlehem focuses on Christian sites. Visit Ein Kerem, a village-within-a-city with quaint stone houses, and vibrant gardens. Ein Kerem is best known as the birthplace of John the Baptist. Stop at the Church of John the Baptist which was built where John the Baptist’s parents, Elizabeth and Zachariah had their home. The family also had a summer house on a hill overlooking Ein Kerem where the Church of the Visitation now stands. It was here that Mary visited Elizabeth before John the Baptist’s birth (Luke 1:24). Also, see Mary’s Spring where Mary met Elizabeth as she collected water.

Leaving Ein Kerem, the tour takes you to Israel’s most important museum, the Israel Museum for a brief guided tour. Visit the adjacent Shrine of the Book that houses the Dead Sea Scrolls; ancient religious manuscripts dating back to c.408BC. The tour continues to an observation point overlooking the Valley of the Cross in Western Jerusalem. Tradition holds that Christ’s cross was made from a tree that grew in this valley. In the valley stands the 11th century Greek Orthodox Monastery of the Cross. Next, take a drive through the streets of new Jerusalem past iconic locations such as Yad VaShem, Mount Herzl, Kyriat HaMemshela (the government precinct), and picturesque neighborhoods.

Leave Jerusalem and drive towards Bethlehem, the town of Christ’s birth. In Bethlehem visit the Nativity Church, built in the 4th century around the Holy Grotto where the nativity took place. Between Jerusalem and Bethlehem see the fields where shepherds watched their flocks on the eve of Christ’s birth. Stop at the Shepherds’ Field Chapel of the Angels. This tent-shaped chapel was designed by Antonio Barluzzi and features beautiful paintings depicting scenes from the night of the nativity.

Additional Options in the Area:

1. Yad Vashem Holocaust Museum

2. Mount Zion: King David’s Tomb and the Room of the Last Supper

3. Garden Tomb, site of Jesus’ burial according to Baptist tradition

4. Lookout point Armon HaNatziv (Haas Promenade)

5. New neighborhoods of Jerusalem

6. Mar Saba Monastery (Holy Lavra of Saint Sabbas)

7. Herodion National Park

The tour includes:

Fully qualified and licensed private tour guide
Transport by new air-conditioned private car
Pick-up and drop-off services at your hotel or private address

The tour does not include:

Entrance fees
Parking and toll roads
Food and drinks

Notes:

This itinerary is only a proposal; we can customize this private tour according to your wish
On Saturdays and holidays, an extra charge of $140 applies
Guide in French, Spanish, and Russian is available for additional $75$; in German – for additional 150$.
Modest dress is obligatory for visits to holy sites; covered knees and shoulders
Booking is subject to terms and conditions

4% charge for notification up to 2 days or more before the start time of the tour.
25% charge for notification of a day before the start time of the tour.
100% charge for notification on the same day of the tour.

What is a private tour?

Our private tours are the most exclusive way to travel in Israel. You get a private car and a tour guide that will customize the tour to your interest and your schedule.

What does the price include?

The price includes a private car and the tour guide who will pick you up from your accommodation (hotel or apartment) and return you to the same location. The trip is limited to 10 hours ($40 for every extra hour). Find full information under the "Additional Information" of each tour.

What isn’t included in the price?

The price of a Private Tour does not include entrance fees, food, drinks, parking, and toll roads. Find full information under the "Additional Information" of each tour.

Can I customize my private tour?

Yes, the mentioned itinerary is a proposal only; we can customize private trips within the designated region and based on logistics. Please note that if the tour duration exceeds 10 hours, you will be required to pay $40 for every extra hour (up to extra 2 hours possible).

What languages are the private tours offered in?

The tours are available in the most widespread languages. On our website, you can book the tours in English, Spanish, Russian, German, or French guidance (except for English, tours in these languages have an additional fee of 75 USD).

However, if you book a different language, a supplement of approximately 100-150 USD will be applied depending on the language and the tour.

You are welcome to contact us in this regard:

Email: reservations@beinharimtours.com

WhatsApp messages only: +972 526588837

Phone: +972 35422000

Do I have to tip my guide?

You don’t have to, but it is appreciated by the tour guide as a sign of your satisfaction for the services he/she has provided.

Where can I be picked up from?

As this is tailor-made for you only, we can pick you up from any point in Jerusalem, Tel Aviv district, Netanya and Herzliya.

Are there discounts for children or students?

Sorry but no :(

Will I have time to buy souvenirs during the tour?

Sure, just ask the guide.

Can I change the date of my tour, or cancel my order?

We, at Bein Harim Tourism, understand that plans can change, so you can change dates, cancel, or change your pickup point. Please note that cancellation fees will be charged subject to the cancellation policy as indicated on the tour page and confirmation email.

Since packages depend on hotel availability and updated rates, changes may imply an extra fee. For any changes or updates, you are welcome to contact our Operations team at:

Email: reservations@beinharimtours.com

Whatsapp messages only: +972 526588837

Phone: +972 35422000

Make sure that you have received confirmation for your change or update request.