Begin your day with a drive to the top of the Mount of Olives, the place from which Jesus ascended to heaven after His resurrection. From this breathtaking viewpoint, enjoy a magnificent panoramic view over ancient and modern Jerusalem, the center of biblical history.
Walk down the traditional Palm Sunday Road, stopping at the Dominus Flevit Church, where Jesus wept over the city. Continue to the Garden of Gethsemane and the Church of All Nations, where Christ prayed on the night of His betrayal.
Enter the Old Walled City of Jerusalem to visit the sacred Church of the Holy Sepulchre, the site of the Crucifixion and Resurrection. If time and security conditions allow, visit the Western Wall, the last remaining wall of the ancient Temple, as well as the Al-Aqsa Mosque and the Dome of the Rock, along with important archaeological sites in and around the Old City.
Continue with a short drive to Bethlehem, where you will enjoy lunch at a local restaurant and have time for shopping. Visit the historic Church of the Nativity, marking the birthplace of Jesus, and descend into the Grotto of the Nativity. Explore the Church of Saint Catherine and the nearby caves of Saint Jerome, where the Bible was translated into Latin.
End the day at Shepherds’ Field, where the angels announced the birth of Jesus to the shepherds a peaceful and meaningful conclusion to your journey.
