2 Day Jerusalem, Bethlehem, Masada & Dead Sea – from Eilat
Tour Itinerary
DAY 1
- Depart Eilat travelling north along the Rift Valley.
- Visit the mighty fortress of MASADA, last stronghold of the Jews in the war against the Romans.
- Stop on the shores of the DEAD SEA – the lowest point on earth – to immerse yourselves in the mineral rich water.
- Rejuvenated and after a lunch break, continue on towards Jerusalem passing by Jericho with its breathtaking sites.
- Visit YAD VASHEM, the Israeli Holocaust Museum.
- Check into hotel for dinner and Overnight.
Overnight in Jerusalem.
DAY 2
- Start the morning with a panoramic view of the old city from the MT. OF OLIVES, where over 4000 years of history unravels before you.
- Descend to GETHSEMANE at the foot of the mountain.
- Drive past the Kidron Valley (the Last Path) and enter the OLD CITY of Jerusalem via the Dung Gate.
- Visit the WAILING WALL and cross the TEMPLE MOUNT past the holy Muslim Shrine.
- Walk the VIA DOLOROSA, passing the Stations of the Cross until GOLGOTHA and the CHURCH OF THE HOLY SEPULCHRE.
- Depart the Old City via JAFFA GATE browsing through the colourful EASTERN BAZAAR.
- Return to the coach for a short ride to the town of BETHLEHEM and a visit to the CHURCH OF NATIVITY.
- Drive back through the streets of new Jerusalem.
- Return to Eilat in the evening.