Jerusalem
Old City and Holy Sepulchre
The Via Dolorosa leads to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. Through the streets of the Old City, the itinerary encounters places of memory and tradition, between the Western Wall and Mount Zion.
Route of Peace: Jerusalem and Bethlehem in 5 Days
5 days and 4 nights
Availability: Wednesday or Thursday arrivals, 7 October 2026–25 February 2027
Ben Gurion Airport
Ben Gurion Airport
Tipo: Group tour
Overview
Route of Peace · Jerusalem and Bethlehem
5 days · 4 nights in Jerusalem · excursions in Spanish · Wednesday or Thursday arrivals
Over five days and four nights, Jerusalem is the base for exploring the New City, the streets of the Old City and Bethlehem. Two days of visits in Spanish bring together museums, viewpoints and sites of religious tradition. A free day allows you to explore the city at your own pace or book the optional excursion to Masada and the Dead Sea.
Accommodation category: Classic or Selection. Hotels and availability are subject to confirmation. Arrivals covered by the calendar until 28/02/2027; the last Thursday within this window is 25/02/2027.
The starting price refers to the Classic category, per person in a double room, for 2 to 5 paying travellers in low season. The arrival date determines the rate; see all ranges under Prices and hotels.
The travel route
Jerusalem as the base for the trip
From Ben Gurion Airport to the base in Jerusalem, with four nights in the city, an included visit to Bethlehem and a return transfer to the airport. Masada and the Dead Sea are optional and are not part of the included route.
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Ben Gurion Airport → Jerusalem → Bethlehem → Jerusalem → Ben Gurion Airport. All four nights are in Jerusalem. The route is illustrative and does not represent exact roads; geographic boundaries do not indicate a political position. Natural Earth 10m cartographic base.
- Included overland travel
- Overnight stay and visit
Solid blue line: included overland journeys, with explicit outward and return legs. Overnight stays in Jerusalem; arrival and visit points highlighted.
Itinerary experiences
Places to discover and remember
Between Jerusalem and Bethlehem, the trip brings together heritage, memory and sites of religious tradition.
Bethlehem
Bethlehem and the Nativity
Church of the Nativity, Grotto of the Nativity and the Chapels of St Jerome and St Joseph, with return to Jerusalem.
Jerusalem
Western Wall
Visit to the Western Wall and a view of the Temple Mount esplanade, without a promise of admission to the complex.
Photo credits
Jerusalem’s Old City and the domes of the Holy Sepulchre. Source file: 2019 Church of the Holy Sepulchre (Jerusalem).jpg. Author: Chris06. CC0 1.0. Crop from the approved document.
Exterior of the Church of the Nativity, Bethlehem. Source file: Bethlehem-Nativity-115.jpg. Author: Bukvoed. CC BY 4.0. Crop from the approved document.
Plaza beside the Western Wall, Jerusalem. Source file: Jerusalem Old City Western Wall Plaza (43177569831).jpg. Author: Gary Todd. CC0 1.0. Crop from the approved document.
The essence of the trip
Who we recommend this itinerary for
A trip for sharing discoveries of heritage, memory and religious traditions, with four nights in the same base.
- Couples and friends on a cultural journey
- Travellers interested in religious traditions
- Groups that value history and heritage
- Those who prefer one base with free time
How the trip works: Spanish-language guiding is provided on the two excursion days. The free day does not include a guided tour; visits and accommodation are subject to the operation’s confirmation conditions.
Included
- 4 nights’ accommodation in Jerusalem, with breakfast
- Arrival and departure transfers between Ben Gurion Airport and the hotel in Jerusalem
- 2 excursion days: Jerusalem’s New City and Bethlehem; Mount of Olives and Old City
- Coach transport during the scheduled excursions
- Licensed Spanish-speaking guides on the 2 excursion days
- Admission to the sites scheduled for visits in the included itinerary
Not included
- Flights and services not described as included
- Assistance during airport arrival procedures and luggage porters at the airport
- Tips for the guide, driver and hotel staff; no mandatory fixed amount is documented
- Lunches, optional dinners and drinks with meals
- Medical and travel insurance and personal expenses
- Optional excursion to Masada and the Dead Sea and travel at your own expense to the optional excursion’s pickup point
Operational notes
Departure is guaranteed with a minimum of 2 passengers. The order of visits, hotels and places visited may change according to circumstances. Bookings made less than 14 days in advance are confirmed subject to availability.
All four nights are in Jerusalem. Spanish-language guiding is provided on excursion days; the free day does not include a guided tour.
The optional excursion to Masada and the Dead Sea includes a cable-car ascent to Masada to visit the fortress and excavations, followed by free time at the Dead Sea and return to Jerusalem. Check price and availability before booking; this excursion is not part of the package price.
Pickup for the optional excursion may take place at another hotel. Travel to the designated point and the return from that point are the guests’ responsibility. No additional transfer is assumed to be included.
Dinners are optional and quoted separately according to the chosen arrangement. Additional meals are confirmed subject to availability; drinks are not included.
Included transfers, accommodation, breakfast, excursions and admission fees already form part of the package price. Optional services are not requirements for taking the trip and are not added automatically.
Before travelling
Frequently asked questions
Information about the two arrival options, services and conditions of this trip.
How long is the trip and where are the overnight stays?
The trip lasts 5 days and 4 nights, all in Jerusalem. Wednesday arrivals finish on Sunday; Thursday arrivals finish on Monday.
What changes between arriving on Wednesday and Thursday?
Visits to the New City and Bethlehem take place on Friday; the Mount of Olives and Old City are visited on Saturday. The free day is Thursday for Wednesday arrivals and Sunday for Thursday arrivals.
In what language are the visits conducted?
The two excursion days have licensed Spanish-speaking guides. The free day does not include a guided tour.
Which meals are included?
Accommodation includes breakfast. Lunches, optional dinners and drinks with meals are not included.
Are Masada and the Dead Sea part of the package?
The excursion is optional, booked separately and subject to confirmation of price and availability. Pickup may be at another hotel, and guests travel to and from the designated point at their own expense.
What conditions apply to the published prices?
Prices are per person in a double room, for bookings of 2 to 5 paying travellers. The range relates to the booking, not to the total coach capacity. Single rooms, adult triple rooms and bookings of 6 or more paying travellers are available on request.
Are hotels and room types guaranteed?
Hotels are planned properties or similar, subject to confirmation. Room and bed configuration will be determined when booking; no named Standard, Superior or Deluxe room type is guaranteed. Star ratings are subject to the qualifications presented in the accommodation section.
Until when is the calendar valid?
The tariff window ends on 28/02/2027 and covers only Wednesday or Thursday arrivals within the published intervals. The last Thursday arrival within the validity period is 25/02/2027; there is no automatic extension.
Does the arrival transfer include assistance on arrival at the airport?
Immigration, baggage collection and customs procedures are completed independently. After these steps, the driver waits with an identification sign in the reception area, by terminal exit 02. Assistance during the procedures and luggage porters are not included.
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Itinerary
Two arrival options, the same base in Jerusalem. Check below for the order corresponding to your starting day.
| Day | Wednesday arrival | Thursday arrival |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wednesday: arrival and transfer to Jerusalem | Thursday: arrival and transfer to Jerusalem |
| 2 | Thursday: free day or optional excursion | Friday: New City and Bethlehem |
| 3 | Friday: New City and Bethlehem | Saturday: Mount of Olives and Old City |
| 4 | Saturday: Mount of Olives and Old City | Sunday: free day or optional excursion |
| 5 | Sunday: breakfast and departure transfer | Monday: breakfast and departure transfer |
Day 1
Arrival in Jerusalem
On arrival at Ben Gurion Airport, complete immigration, baggage collection and customs procedures independently. After these steps, the driver waits with an identification sign in the reception area, by terminal exit 02, for the transfer to the hotel in Jerusalem. Assistance during arrival procedures is not included. First night in Jerusalem; optional dinner.
Overnight: Jerusalem · Transfer: Ben Gurion Airport → hotel · Dinner: optional
Day 2
Free day or New City and Bethlehem
Wednesday arrival · free Thursday
Breakfast and a free day in Jerusalem. Those who wish may book the excursion to Masada and the Dead Sea separately, returning to the city. This night’s accommodation and breakfast are included in the package; the excursion and dinner are optional.
Thursday arrival · Friday in the New City and Bethlehem
After breakfast, the New City tour begins at the Israel Museum. At the Shrine of the Book, the Dead Sea Scrolls bring visitors closer to the region’s history; the visit also includes the model of Jerusalem in the time of Jesus.
The route includes a view of Parliament, the Knesset, and the Menorah. In Ein Karem, the visit is to the Shrine of St John the Baptist. At Yad Vashem, the Holocaust museum and memorial invite reflection on the memory of its victims.
The programme continues to Bethlehem, with the Church of the Nativity, the Grotto of the Nativity and the Chapels of St Jerome and St Joseph. After the visits, return to the base in Jerusalem. Bethlehem is part of the included excursion in this programme.
Overnight: Jerusalem · Included meal: breakfast · Dinner: optional · Guiding: Spanish-speaking guide on the excursion day; no guided tour on the free day
Day 3
New City and Bethlehem or Old City
Wednesday arrival · Friday in the New City and Bethlehem
After breakfast, the New City tour begins at the Israel Museum. At the Shrine of the Book, the Dead Sea Scrolls bring visitors closer to the region’s history; the visit also includes the model of Jerusalem in the time of Jesus.
The route includes a view of Parliament, the Knesset, and the Menorah. In Ein Karem, the visit is to the Shrine of St John the Baptist. At Yad Vashem, the Holocaust museum and memorial invite reflection on the memory of its victims.
The programme continues to Bethlehem, with the Church of the Nativity, the Grotto of the Nativity and the Chapels of St Jerome and St Joseph. After the visits, return to the base in Jerusalem. Bethlehem is part of the included excursion in this programme.
Thursday arrival · Saturday in the Old City
After breakfast, Mount Scopus and the Mount of Olives offer panoramic views of the walled Holy City. The visit continues through Gethsemane and the Basilica of the Agony.
In the Old City, the route passes the Western Wall, with a view of the Temple Mount esplanade, and follows the Via Dolorosa to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. The programme includes a view of the esplanade, without a promise of admission to the complex.
On Mount Zion, the itinerary includes the traditional Tomb of King David, the Cenacle, associated with the Last Supper, and the Dormition Abbey. Return to the hotel in Jerusalem at the end of the tour.
Overnight: Jerusalem · Included meal: breakfast · Dinner: optional · Guiding: Spanish-speaking guide on the excursion day; no guided tour on the free day
Day 4
Old City or free day
Wednesday arrival · Saturday in the Old City
After breakfast, Mount Scopus and the Mount of Olives offer panoramic views of the walled Holy City. The visit continues through Gethsemane and the Basilica of the Agony.
In the Old City, the route passes the Western Wall, with a view of the Temple Mount esplanade, and follows the Via Dolorosa to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. The programme includes a view of the esplanade, without a promise of admission to the complex.
On Mount Zion, the itinerary includes the traditional Tomb of King David, the Cenacle, associated with the Last Supper, and the Dormition Abbey. Return to the hotel in Jerusalem at the end of the tour.
Thursday arrival · free Sunday
Breakfast and a free day in Jerusalem. Those who wish may book the excursion to Masada and the Dead Sea separately, returning to the city. This night’s accommodation and breakfast are included in the package; the excursion and dinner are optional.
Overnight: Jerusalem · Included meal: breakfast · Dinner: optional · Guiding: Spanish-speaking guide on the excursion day; no guided tour on the free day
Day 5
Departure from Jerusalem
After breakfast, transfer from the hotel in Jerusalem to Ben Gurion Airport at the agreed time. End of services. The programme finishes on Sunday for Wednesday arrivals and on Monday for Thursday arrivals.
Included meal: breakfast · Transfer: hotel → Ben Gurion Airport · End: Sunday or Monday, according to arrival
All four nights are in Jerusalem. Spanish-language guiding is provided on excursion days; the free day does not include a guided tour.
Prices and hotels
Black November: 10% OFF. The package prices in this table already include the campaign discount once, for bookings confirmed by 30 November 2026. This deadline does not extend fare validity or define travel dates. Optional activities, taxes and third-party fees are quoted separately.
Prices and commercial conditions
Prices per person in a double room, with USD as the base currency, for bookings of 2 to 5 paying travellers. Any display in another currency is indicative. The paying-traveller range relates to your booking, not to the total coach capacity.
Wednesday or Thursday arrivals. The arrival range determines the season; excursions operate in Spanish. Tariff window until 28/02/2027, with no automatic extension.
| Season and arrival | Classic · double | Selection · double |
|---|---|---|
| High 07/10/2026 to 17/11/2026 |
USD 1,224.00 | USD 1,647.00 |
| Regular 18/11/2026 to 01/12/2026 |
USD 1,143.00 | USD 1,534.50 |
| Low 02/12/2026 to 22/12/2026 |
USD 1,084.50 | USD 1,438.50 |
| Regular 23/12/2026 to 29/12/2026 |
USD 1,143.00 | USD 1,534.50 |
| Low 30/12/2026 to 28/02/2027 |
USD 1,084.50 | USD 1,438.50 |
Accommodation category: Classic or Selection, according to the planned hotels below. Choose the range by arrival date, only on Wednesdays or Thursdays covered by the calendar.
To calculate the total for double occupancy, multiply the price per person by the number of paying travellers in that occupancy. Historical calculation example using original prices before promotions (not a current departure offer): 2 people in a double room, arriving on 07/10/2026: Classic USD 2,720.00; Selection USD 3,660.00.
Single and adult triple rooms have no published price in this extract and require a quotation. Capacity for three adults is not guaranteed in every room. Bookings of 6 or more paying travellers are also quoted separately.
The package already includes all mandatory services described. Masada and the Dead Sea, dinners and other extras are optional, with no automatic inclusion in totals. Prices and availability are subject to booking confirmation.
Arrival calendar
| Season | Arrival range | Start and language |
|---|---|---|
| High | 07/10/2026 to 17/11/2026 | Wednesday or Thursday · excursions in Spanish |
| Regular | 18/11/2026 to 01/12/2026 | Wednesday or Thursday · excursions in Spanish |
| Low | 02/12/2026 to 22/12/2026 | Wednesday or Thursday · excursions in Spanish |
| Regular | 23/12/2026 to 29/12/2026 | Wednesday or Thursday · excursions in Spanish |
| Low | 30/12/2026 to 28/02/2027 | Wednesday or Thursday · excursions in Spanish |
The ranges indicate the season of the arrival date. Only Wednesdays and Thursdays within each interval apply. The calendar shown starts on 07/10/2026, in High season.
The tariff window ends on 28/02/2027; as this date falls on a Sunday, the last Thursday arrival within the validity period is 25/02/2027. There is no automatic extension for new arrivals.
Duration of 5 days and 4 nights, always in Jerusalem. Wednesday arrivals finish on Sunday; Thursday arrivals finish on Monday. The operational minimum is 2 passengers.
Past dates are not offered. The holiday range ending on 06/10/2026 has no new Wednesday or Thursday arrivals from the issue date of this material; its rates do not apply to arrivals from 07/10 onwards.
Optional services on request
| Service | Conditions |
|---|---|
| Masada and the Dead Sea | Cable-car ascent to Masada, visit to the fortress and excavations, free time at the Dead Sea and return to Jerusalem. Price and availability on request. |
| Pickup for the optional excursion | May take place at another hotel. Travel to and from the designated point is the guests’ responsibility. |
| Dinners | Quoted separately according to the chosen arrangement, subject to availability; drinks not included. |
Payment and confirmation
The individual quotation issued for your booking is valid for 15 days from the quotation date. The calendar on this page indicates the arrival dates covered by the rates.
Deposit and balance
Choose a 25% deposit at purchase, with the balance payable up to 40 days before the trip, as an alternative to full payment upfront. For bookings made 40 days or less before travel, full payment is due on confirmation.
Full payment upfront
Alternatively, choose a 3% discount for full payment upfront on the package, excluding taxes and charges. This discount can be combined with applicable promotions, with discounts applied successively.
International payments
International payments are received through our Wise account.
Base currency and indicative conversion
USD is the base currency. Amounts displayed in other currencies are indicative; the applicable conversion and final payment details will be confirmed in the accepted proposal.
Booking confirmation and conditions
Confirmation, amendment and cancellation conditions will be provided and formalised when booking. Charges, taxes and additional services will be presented where applicable and documented.
Planned hotels or similar
Accommodation category: Classic
| Location, nights and address | Hotel and room | Rating reference |
|---|---|---|
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Jerusalem
Nights: 4 at the base Address: 15 Saint George Street |
4★ in the commercial listing
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Jerusalem
Nights: 4 at the base Address: 9 Saint George Street |
4★ in the commercial listing
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Accommodation category: Selection
| Location, nights and address | Hotel and room | Rating reference |
|---|---|---|
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Jerusalem
Nights: 4 at the base Address: 39 Keren Hayesod |
5★ in the commercial listing; see qualification below
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Jerusalem
Nights: 4 at the base Address: 32 King David Street |
King Solomon / now Cassia Jerusalem
Official website ↗ Room: double; type and beds determined when booking |
5★ in the commercial listing; see qualification below
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The stars above are references from the commercial listing, without new official certification for each property. The hotels’ own websites consulted do not substantiate a uniform current five-star rating. The commercial tourism directory GoJerusalem lists Dan Panorama and King Solomon as 4-star hotels; this is a third-party rating that differs from the listing.
Consult the third-party commercial rating
King Solomon is the former name of the current Cassia Jerusalem, referring to the same property. Selection brings together this renovated property and Dan Panorama, centrally located near the Old City; it does not imply a room upgrade or included access to all hotel services.
Hotels are planned properties or similar, subject to operational confirmation. Room and bed configuration will be determined when booking. No named Standard, Superior or Deluxe room type is guaranteed. The rate shown is for double occupancy; single rooms, adult triple rooms and other arrangements require a quotation and compatible accommodation.