2 Day Jerusalem, Bethlehem, Masada & Dead Sea – from Eilat

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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.

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