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Holy Land

Jerusalem, Bethlehem, Nazareth and Galilee: places of pilgrimage and memory

Middle East
1 tour
from €1,390

Useful information

Best time to visit: March–May and September–November; Easter and Christmas for those who wish to join the great feasts
Climate: Mediterranean: hot, dry summers (around 30 °C in Jerusalem, over 35 °C at the Dead Sea) and mild, rainy winters
Currency: Israeli new shekel (ILS)
Language: Hebrew and Arabic (English is widely used)
Flight from Athens: From Athens: a flight time of about 2 hours 15 minutes to Tel Aviv
Visas and documents: You need a valid passport, which we recommend should be valid for at least 6 months after your return. Entry requirements depend on nationality and may change: we will give you up-to-date guidance after booking and help with any e-visa or other formalities.
Health and vaccinations: No vaccinations are generally mandatory. Bring a hat, sun cream and plenty of water, especially for the Dead Sea and outdoor visits. Please consult your doctor or a travel clinic before you travel.

Destination guide

What to expect

In Jerusalem, the golden stones of the Old City warm at dusk and lanterns come on in the narrow lanes. In less than one square kilometre stand the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, the Via Dolorosa, the Western Wall and the Dome of the Rock, places sacred to three faiths.

From the Mount of Olives and Gethsemane you reach Bethlehem, with the Church of the Nativity, and Nazareth. In Galilee, the Sea of Galilee (Lake Tiberias) is calm in the morning with its fishing boats, and Capernaum and the banks of the Jordan lie close by.

At the Dead Sea, more than 400 metres below sea level, the salty water holds you afloat. It is a journey that asks for respect and a gentle pace: unhurried steps, suitable dress in holy places and time for prayer and reflection.

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6 days · 5 nights

Holy Land

Pilgrimage to the Holy Land in 6 Days

Six days in the lands of the New Testament: Nazareth, Cana, the Sea of Galilee, Bethlehem and Jerusalem, with flights from Athens, a Greek coordinator and a moderate pace.