Discover holy Jerusalem and Bethlehem on this private day trip from Amman with private, air-conditioned transport. Absorb views of Jerusalem from the Mount of Olives and see the Garden of Gethsemane and Church of All Nations, located where Jesus prayed before his arrest. Enjoy a walking tour of old Jerusalem around the Church of the Holy Sepulchre and other age-old religious treasures. Then, travel to Bethlehem to visit the Church of the Nativity, where Jesus was born, and other sites.

Pack in visits to holy places in Jerusalem and Bethlehem in just one day
A guide tells you about the locations you stop at and their significance
An ideal choice for travelers who are interested in religious histoy
Easy pickup and drop-off from Amman are inlcuded for ease

What's Included

Hotel pick-up and drop -off
Private transfer by air-conditioned vehicle according to number of participants
English-speaking driver
Local English-speaking guide for classic visits

Local guide where not mentioned
All type of meals and beverages
Infant meals
Entrance fees to additional sites
Visa and departure taxes
Any other service not mentioned
Gratuities
The shuttle bus at border between immigration (Jordan and Israel)

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Start time

07:00 AM

What To Expect

Start your private tour of Jerusalem and Bethlehem with pickup from your hotel in Amman. Settle in for the drive and make sure to have your passport ready for immigration.

Once you’ve crossed the border, drive to the top of the Mount of Olives, where breathtaking views of ancient and modern Jerusalem unfold. Walk down the Palm Sunday Road, visiting the Chapel of Dominus Flevit and the Garden of Gethsemane, where Jesus prayed on the night of his betrayal.

Explore the Old City of Jerusalem, including the iconic Church of the Holy Sepulchre, the Western Wall, the Al-Aqsa Mosque, and the Dome of the Rock.

Enjoy free time for lunch and personal exploration before journeying to Bethlehem to visit the Church of the Nativity, marking the birthplace of Jesus. Explore the Grotto Church, Saint Catherine's Church, and Saint Jerome Caves.

Finally visit the Shepherds' Field in Beit Sahour, where angels are believed to have announced the birth of Jesus, before returning to your original departure point in Amman.

Amman (Pass By)

Jerusalem

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Al Masjid Al Aqsa

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Church of the Nativity of St John the Baptist

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 1 day of travel. In this case confirmation will be received as soon as possible, subject to availability
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Infant seats available
Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
This tour applies for clients that enter Jordan thru Queen Alia International Airport individually paying single visa entry 40 JOD approximately 60 USD per person. Clients cannot cross Allenby bridge with free group collective visa
Jordanian Exit Fees, from all borders: 10 JOD approximately 15 USD per person. Israeli Exit Fees from Allenby Bridge 200 Shekel approximately 55 USD per person. Direct payment by the client to the local authorities in cash and in local currency subject to change.
Shuttle Bus at the borders not included.Approximately 10 USD per person per way.
The visit of Al Aqsa is restricted in certain hours and subject to security.
Visits are not allowed during prayer times. The visit of Al Aqsa is restricted in certain hours and subject to security.

Dress code at the Mosque: Women should wear attire covering their arms and legs and should cover their head with scarf. Men should wear normal shirt and trousers.
Clients holding Jordan Pass consult the local operator.
A current valid passport is required on the day of travel.
Spanish and French Guide subject to availability, additional cost may apply
Confirmation will be received at the time of booking.
Airport Pick-up and Drop-off by request.
Contact your local operator (office phone number, emergency mobile number – out of office hours, or email address) a day before to reconfirm pick-up arrangements provided in your voucher.
Clients with mobility issues, please contact us.
Strollers and car seats for infants, please contact us.
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.

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axellambertini

My wife and I were a little hesitant on this tour mainly because we didn’t want to have to sit on buses or terminals for hours waiting to crops the border. The transfer from Amman to the border crossing was smooth, the driver picked us up on time at the hotel. However, the crossing took approx. 2 hours. Mostly sitting on a bus waiting for it to fill up. Getting across was simple but there were some wait times involved and various check points. Once we made it through, our driver was waiting for us to take us to our meeting point in Jerusalem with our tour guide Michael. Michael was amazing! He is very knowledgeable and informative. My wife and I did a one day tour of Jerusalem and Bethlehem from Amman and Michael took us to all the important sites in both places. It was a rainy and cold day but he was a trooper the whole time and took his time giving us the history of each place we visited. Michael took us to the best Falafel spot in Bethlehem for lunch and to an awesome store to purchase olive wood items. Well done Michael! The transfer back to Amman was a lot quicker. Probably 30 minutes in all. Driver was a little late picking us up but communicated well. *Don’t forget to tip your your guides

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Jerusalem , Bethlehem Tours

Joselito_M, Sep 2023

John, the driver who pick us up from our hotel was very pleasant and very nice in explaining things around especially someone who will meet us on the Israel side since he can not join us to cross the border. We highly recommend his service to us. As soon as we enter the Allenby inspection, it cost a lot of delay due to high risk of inspection on the Israeli part and it took us more than 2 hours before we met our Israeli side driver. He doesn’t talked much because he was always on the phone until our tour guide came in. Martin, our tour guide said since we came in late and he understands the long delay of inspection from the border and Immigration check too. I was disappointed because I booked this tour that includes the tour up in the Golden Mosque and he said we can not do it. They close at 10:30 am, we arrived past 11:00 am. He tried his best to go take us to the most important locations. Over all, the tour was very pleasant and my friends was in awe to see the holy sites. Thanks. Lito M.

Response from Host, Oct 2023

Thank you for your comments and for sharing your experience with us. The nicest complement that our team can get is your desire to return to Jordan with us. We are truly happy to learn that you enjoyed your holiday with us and even, it was difficult to leave. What a complement indeed! Looking forward to your next visit.😍

Brothers Trip

Joshua_H, Aug 2023

It was such a treat to see all of these wonderful historical and biblical sites. My brother and I had an amazing time!

Response from Host, Aug 2023

Thank you for choosing ZTT and for this wonderful review of your stay. Our aim is always to provide a first-class service, and our professional and dedicated team go the extra mile to ensure our travelers have a memorable stay. It is rewarding to know that our efforts at continuous improvement, are being recognized. We look forward to welcoming you back with us in Jordan for many unforgettable moments to you, your friends, and family. I appreciate the time and effort in sharing your experience.

Great Experience

revmanning, Feb 2023

Getting through the borders was somewhat confusing. We were not told about the shuttle bus and its cost prior to the trip or where to meet the tour guide upon arriving. How ever the driver, Ahmed, who picked us up at our hotel was wonderful and very helpful. The tour guide, Maharen, was absolutely fabulous. He was very knowledgeable, personal and accommodating to our needs. Also the operator was quick to reply to our emails. A great experience!

Response from Host, Feb 2023