Israel: Holy Land Christian Tour 7 Days with Private Guide

Summary

Follow Bible stories in Jerusalem, Bethlehem, Galilee & Acre with private guide

You’ll walk Jerusalem’s ancient streets with a private guide, see Bethlehem’s Manger Square and Jericho’s ruins, float in the Dead Sea after climbing Masada by cable car, and taste life in Nazareth and Galilee. With hotel stays included plus airport pickup and local insight throughout, this Holy Land Christian tour package lets you follow Bible stories where they happened—and maybe find your own small moment along the way.

What’s the experience like?

The first thing I remember is the sound of voices at Ben Gurion airport — a mix of Hebrew, English, and something softer I couldn’t place. Our driver was waiting right there with my name, which felt oddly reassuring after a long flight. The air smelled faintly like oranges and dust. We got to the hotel in Jerusalem just as the city lights were coming on — not exactly peaceful, but alive in a way that made me want to wander even though I was exhausted.

The next morning started early. Our guide, Avi, met us in the lobby and handed me a tiny cup of coffee so strong it nearly knocked me sideways (he grinned when I coughed). Walking through Jerusalem’s Old City was nothing like I’d pictured from Sunday school — it’s noisy and layered, with market stalls selling pomegranates next to centuries-old stones. Avi pointed out where Via Dolorosa winds through the crowds; at one point he paused so we could listen to church bells echoing off the walls. I didn’t expect how much that would hit me. Later, at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, people pressed their hands to cool marble and whispered prayers in every language you can imagine.

Bethlehem and Jericho felt drier somehow — more sun-baked stone, olive trees shimmering in the heat. In Bethlehem’s Manger Square, we squeezed past a group of nuns singing quietly (I still hear their voices sometimes). Jericho surprised me; it’s older than any place I’ve ever stood, but there were kids kicking a soccer ball near Zacchaeus’ tree. Masada was all wind and sky — we rode up by cable car and looked out over the Dead Sea until everything seemed faded by sun. Floating there later felt strange; you can’t sink if you try, but the mud gets everywhere. It took ages to wash off.

Nazareth was full of color — blue doors, yellow fruit stands — and our guide told stories about Jesus’ childhood that made those places feel less distant somehow. Around Galilee, we stopped for falafel by the water before heading to Capernaum (I probably ate too much). The Jordan River was cooler than I expected; people lined up for baptisms while others just watched quietly from under eucalyptus trees.

On our last full day we drove north along the coast: Caesarea’s Roman ruins half-swallowed by wildflowers; Haifa’s Baha’i Gardens shining in afternoon sun; then Rosh Hanikra’s white cliffs above crashing waves. Acre (Akko) smelled like salt and grilled fish — we wandered its old port until sunset without really talking much. Leaving Israel didn’t feel real until our driver dropped us at Ben Gurion again. Seven days isn’t enough for all of it, but some moments stick with you anyway.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Arrival and hotel check-in

• Arrive at Ben Gurion airport
• Meet representative with name sign
• Transfer to hotel
• Check in and freshen up
• Explore area around hotel

Day 2 — Jerusalem Old City private tour

• Visit Stations of the Cross
• Walk Via Dolorosa
• Tour Church of the Holy Sepulchre
• Explore Armenian Quarter and St. James Cathedral
• Visit Jewish Quarter and Four Sephardic Synagogues
• See The Kotel (Wailing Wall) and Cardo
• Visit Mount of Olives and Mount Zion
• Tour Church of St. John The Baptist
• Explore Kidron Valley and Garden of Gethsemane
• Visit Church of All Nations and Temple Mount
• See King David’s Tomb and Tower of David

Day 3 — Bethlehem and Jericho tour

• Visit Manger Square
• Tour Church of Nativity and Grotto of Nativity
• See Zacchaeus’ Sycamore tree
• Explore Bethlehem city
• Visit Jericho, one of oldest cities

Day 4 — Masada and Dead Sea relaxation

• Take cable car to Masada fortress
• Tour Masada palace
• Drive along Judean Desert
• See Qumran caves
• Float in Dead Sea
• Enjoy therapeutic mud bath

Day 5 — Nazareth and Galilee sites

• Visit Church of the Annunciation
• Tour Church of St Joseph
• Visit Sea of Galilee miracle sites
• Tour Capernaum
• Pass through Tiberias
• Visit Jordan River
• Optional baptism in Jordan River

Day 6 — Northern coast tour

• Visit ancient port of Caesarea
• Tour Baha’i Gardens in Haifa
• See white cliffs of Rosh Hanikra
• Enjoy beach below cliffs
• Visit Port of Acre (Akko)

Day 7 — Departure and airport transfer

• Hotel pick up by driver
• Transfer to Ben Gurion airport
• Depart for flight home

Top questions

What is included in this Israel Holy Land Christian tour package?

This 7-day tour includes private guided tours each day according to itinerary, entrance fees for all sites visited, hotel stays with breakfast (4 nights Jerusalem + 2 nights Tel Aviv), airport pickup on arrival and transfer back for departure.

How many days does this Holy Land tour last?

The tour lasts 7 days and 6 nights.

Are airport transfers included?

Yes—pickup from Ben Gurion airport on arrival day and return transfer for your departure are both included.

Does this tour include visits to Bethlehem and Jericho?

Yes—the itinerary features private guided visits to Bethlehem (including Manger Square) and Jericho.

Is there time at the Dead Sea on this trip?

Yes—you’ll visit Masada by cable car then relax at a Dead Sea beach with time to float or try a mud bath.

Will we have an English-speaking guide?

Yes—tours are led by experienced English-speaking guides knowledgeable about Bible history and Christian sites.

Are entrance fees covered?

All entrance fees listed in the itinerary are included in your package price.

Can I customize which sites we visit in Jerusalem?

You can plan your private Jerusalem day based on personal preferences within what’s possible during your stay.

What’s included

Your week includes daily private tours led by an English-speaking guide who knows both Bible history and local customs; all entry fees for churches, archaeological sites, and natural wonders; four nights’ accommodation in Jerusalem plus two nights in Tel Aviv hotels with breakfast each morning; private pickup from Ben Gurion airport when you arrive as well as transfer back for your departing flight—so you don’t have to worry about logistics or tickets along the way.