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Capernaum, the ancient synagogue, and Peter's house. The Mount of Olives, Temple Mount. Christmas Eve, Bethlehem, and Manger Square under the open sky. The caves of Qumran, Masada, and the Dead Sea. And then, on the ninth day, Jerusalem, yours alone to explore.\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nNine extraordinary days.\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n ","tour_description":"9 Days & 8 Nights | Every Sunday | Limited to 15 Guests<\/span>\r\n<\/span><\/strong><\/span>The Sea of Galilee, Mount of Olives. Christmas Eve dinner, Manger Square. A day in Jerusalem, yours alone. Nine days.","brochure_pdf":null,"start_day":"0","days":[{"time":"","title":"Dec 20, 2026. Arrival","description":"Arrival at Tel Aviv International Airport. A Noah Tours representative will meet you after passport control and accompany you to your transfer to your hotel.","hotel_city":[],"meals":null,"comment":""},{"time":"","title":"Dec 21. 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Go up to the Mt. of Olives, a cemetery that was once covered in olive groves, where you will have a magnificent panoramic view of Jerusalem. Return to the hotel for a rest. In the evening, we will have a Christmas Dinner in Bethlehem and visit the Christmas mass from Manger Square outside the Church of The Nativity. returning at 11:00 pm to the hotel in Jerusalem.","hotel_city":[],"meals":null,"comment":""},{"time":"","title":"Dec 24. Jerusalem (Old City) - Via Dolorosa - Western Wall","description":"The morning will begin with the Garden of Gethsemane, the place where Jesus prayed and his disciples slept the night before his crucifixion. Make your way to Mt. Zion where you will visit David's Tomb and the site of the Last Supper, also known as the \"Upper Room\". We continue to the Christian Quarter where you will enter the Church of the Holy Sepulcher, where Jesus was crucified. From there, walk where Jesus walked and make your way down Via Dolorosa (Stations of the Cross). 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CHRISTMAS JOINING A GROUP TOUR INCLUDES<\/h2>\r\n
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  • The group is limited to 15 people only<\/li>\r\n \t
  • Guarantee departure with 2 guests<\/li>\r\n \t
  • Meeting and assistance when arriving at Ben Gurion Airport, with a representative greeting you and accompanying you to our driver<\/li>\r\n \t
  • 2 transfers: from and to the airport<\/li>\r\n \t
  • Unique, well-organized itineraries covering top and iconic sites<\/li>\r\n \t
  • Experienced, knowledgeable, and engaging, Government-licensed English-speaking guide on touring days<\/li>\r\n \t
  • Carefully Selected Hotels<\/li>\r\n \t
  • Hotel accommodation, including a buffet breakfast each morning<\/li>\r\n \t
  • Sightseeing in a modern, comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle<\/li>\r\n \t
  • All entrance fees according to the itinerary<\/li>\r\n \t
  • 1 Christmas Eve Festive dinner in Bethlehem on December 24th<\/li>\r\n \t
  • Viewing the mass from the outside in Bethlehem at Manger Square<\/li>\r\n \t
  • All entrance fees according to the itinerary<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>","itinerary_cta_tour_level":"","tour_hotels_matrix":"[{\"row_id\":\"row_6928afe0e462b_1764274144\",\"city\":288,\"category\":279,\"hotel\":51965},{\"row_id\":\"row_6928afe0e462b_1764274144\",\"city\":288,\"category\":285,\"hotel\":51967},{\"row_id\":\"row_6928afe0e462b_1764274144\",\"city\":288,\"category\":293,\"hotel\":51970},{\"row_id\":\"row_6928afe0e462b_1764274144\",\"city\":288,\"category\":294,\"hotel\":51972},{\"row_id\":\"row_6928afe0e7f36_1764274144\",\"city\":289,\"category\":279,\"hotel\":52093},{\"row_id\":\"row_6928afe0e7f36_1764274144\",\"city\":289,\"category\":285,\"hotel\":52093},{\"row_id\":\"row_6928afe0e7f36_1764274144\",\"city\":289,\"category\":293,\"hotel\":52093},{\"row_id\":\"row_6928afe0e7f36_1764274144\",\"city\":289,\"category\":294,\"hotel\":52093},{\"row_id\":\"row_6928afe0ead8d_1764274144\",\"city\":291,\"category\":279,\"hotel\":52106},{\"row_id\":\"row_6928afe0ead8d_1764274144\",\"city\":291,\"category\":285,\"hotel\":51967},{\"row_id\":\"row_6928afe0ead8d_1764274144\",\"city\":291,\"category\":293,\"hotel\":52110},{\"row_id\":\"row_6928afe0ead8d_1764274144\",\"city\":291,\"category\":294,\"hotel\":52112}]","use_rates":"","price_starting_from":3498,"tour_rates_matrix":"[{\"service_key\":\"per_person_in_double_room\",\"service_label\":\"Per Person in Double Room\",\"persons\":2,\"category\":\"comfort\",\"price\":\"3498\"},{\"service_key\":\"per_person_in_double_room\",\"service_label\":\"Per Person in Double Room\",\"persons\":2,\"category\":\"superior\",\"price\":\"4191\"},{\"service_key\":\"per_person_in_double_room\",\"service_label\":\"Per Person in Double Room\",\"persons\":2,\"category\":\"deluxe\",\"price\":\"5250\"},{\"service_key\":\"per_person_in_double_room\",\"service_label\":\"Per Person in Double Room\",\"persons\":2,\"category\":\"executive\",\"price\":\"6307\"},{\"service_key\":\"per_person_in_single_room\",\"service_label\":\"Per Person in Single Room\",\"persons\":1,\"category\":\"comfort\",\"price\":\"1499\"},{\"service_key\":\"per_person_in_single_room\",\"service_label\":\"Per Person in Single Room\",\"persons\":1,\"category\":\"superior\",\"price\":\"1760\"},{\"service_key\":\"per_person_in_single_room\",\"service_label\":\"Per Person in Single Room\",\"persons\":1,\"category\":\"deluxe\",\"price\":\"2497\"},{\"service_key\":\"per_person_in_single_room\",\"service_label\":\"Per Person in Single Room\",\"persons\":1,\"category\":\"executive\",\"price\":\"3494\"},{\"service_key\":\"supplement_for_dinners\",\"service_label\":\"Supplement for Dinners (per person)\",\"persons\":1,\"category\":\"comfort\",\"price\":\"295\"},{\"service_key\":\"supplement_for_dinners\",\"service_label\":\"Supplement for Dinners (per person)\",\"persons\":1,\"category\":\"superior\",\"price\":\"359\"},{\"service_key\":\"supplement_for_dinners\",\"service_label\":\"Supplement for Dinners (per person)\",\"persons\":1,\"category\":\"deluxe\",\"price\":\"420\"},{\"service_key\":\"supplement_for_dinners\",\"service_label\":\"Supplement for Dinners (per person)\",\"persons\":1,\"category\":\"executive\",\"price\":\"450\"}]","private_price_matrix":"","info_blocks":[{"block_title":"INCLUDING","block_content":"