Jerusalem Day Tour from Sharm El Sheikh (Israel)

Jerusalem and Bethlehem are visited on this full-day bus tour from Sharm El Sheikh — and without exaggeration, these sacred places are deeply meaningful to millions of people around the world. They are revered by Christians, Muslims, and Jews, making this journey truly unique and spiritually powerful.

Jerusalem is known by many names: the “City of Peace,” “The Golden City,” and “The City of Three Religions.” Few places on Earth can match its historical, cultural, and religious significance. Walking through its ancient streets, you will encounter landmarks that have shaped world history and faith for thousands of years.

During this carefully organized day tour, you will visit Jerusalem’s most important holy sites with a professional guide who will explain their meaning and history in a clear and engaging way. The program also includes a visit to Bethlehem — the birthplace of Jesus Christ — adding deep spiritual value to the journey.

Traveling by comfortable bus, this excursion allows you to experience Israel’s most iconic destinations in one unforgettable day. Whether you are interested in history, religion, or culture, this tour offers a rare opportunity to see places that many dream of visiting at least once in a lifetime.

This is not just a sightseeing trip — it is a meaningful journey through faith, history, and humanity.

⚠️ Important Information for Guests

Please carefully review the following information before booking this tour:

• There are no child discounts for this excursion. The price is the same for adults and children.

• To enter Israel, a personal entry application must be completed one day before the tour.
  The cost of this application is approximately USD 10, and it is already included in the tour price.

• To arrange the tour, we require the following information from each guest:

  • Passport details

  • Contact phone number

  • Full names (first name, last name, and patronymic) of both parents
    This information is mandatory for completing the official Israeli tourist entry application required for border crossing.

• If Israeli border officials request an additional payment related to this application, please present the documents provided by your guide.
  We complete the application for all our guests without exception, and no extra payment should be required at the border.

• The tour operates on the following days (subject to group formation):

  • Monday to Tuesday

  • Thursday to Friday

  • Saturday to Sunday
    Please contact us in advance to confirm availability and book your date.

🚧 Border Control & Entry Conditions (Very Important)

• Please note that Israeli border authorities may refuse entry at their discretion.
  In such cases, a USD 75 transfer fee applies. The remaining tour amount will be refunded to you the next day and delivered to your hotel.

• Israeli border officials do not provide reasons for refusal.
  Based on experience, the approximate refusal rate is 15–20%. Refusals occur more often for:

  • Single travelers

  • Unmarried men
    However, entry decisions are made solely by Israeli authorities and cannot be predicted or influenced in advance.

• If entry is refused, the transfer will return you to your hotel shortly after the border crossing.

• Important: By booking this tour, guests acknowledge and accept all risks related to border refusal.
  In case of refusal, the organizer retains USD 75 for transportation costs, and the remaining balance is refunded the following day.
  These are the conditions set by the sole authorized organizer of this excursion from Sharm El Sheikh. There are no alternative operators for this route.

🌊 Dead Sea Visit (Seasonal)

• From April to October: swimming in the Dead Sea takes place in the morning.

• From November to March: swimming is scheduled on the return journey.

ℹ️ Additional Helpful Notes

• Dress modestly when visiting religious sites (covered shoulders and knees are recommended).

• Bring a hat, sunscreen, and water, especially in warmer months.

• Carry your passport at all times during the trip.

Program Jerusalem Day Tour from Sharm El Sheikh (Israel):

- Hotel Pickup & Departure

Our guide will pick you up from your hotel in Sharm El Sheikh between approximately 20:00 and 21:30.

To save time and organize the group efficiently, pickup may be done by a minibus, after which you will be transferred to a large, comfortable tourist coach.
The exact pickup time will be confirmed on the day of departure after 15:00 via WhatsApp, Viber, or Telegram, once the border situation and final logistics are known.

The main coach is a 55-seat tourist bus equipped with:

• Reclining seats

• Air conditioning

• Onboard toilet

• Taba is a border city between Egypt and Israel, where the border crossing checkpoint is located.
  Along the way, the bus will pass several security checkpoints, where drivers must present official permits and licenses authorizing travel outside the Sharm El Sheikh area. This is a standard procedure and may cause short stops.

  During the journey, guests are encouraged to rest or sleep in preparation for the busy sightseeing day ahead.

• The journey is accompanied by professional guides throughout the trip.

-  Journey to the Border City of Taba

The distance from Sharm El Sheikh to Taba is approximately 190 km, with an average travel time of 3 to 4.5 hours, depending on road conditions.

- Border Crossing into Israel

Border crossing is a stage of the journey that cannot be controlled and depends on several factors, including the number of vehicles and tourists at the checkpoint. On average, the border-crossing process takes between 30 minutes and 3.5 hours.

Before reaching the border, you will receive badges with the name of the local receiving company and contact phone numbers (both Egyptian and Israeli).
The border is crossed on foot. After passing passport control, you will be met by our Israeli guide, who will assist you and escort you to a large, comfortable tourist bus on the Israeli side.

Please note that border officers may ask multiple questions. We kindly ask you to answer calmly, politely, and honestly, avoiding arguments or jokes. This greatly increases the chances of a smooth border crossing.

- Dead Sea (Israel)

The drive from the border to the Dead Sea takes approximately 2 hours.

You will have around 1.5 hours at the Dead Sea for swimming and relaxation, as well as time to visit a Dead Sea cosmetics shop.

• From April to October, the Dead Sea stop usually takes place in the morning as the first stop of the tour.

• From November to March, the swim at the Dead Sea is scheduled on the return journey, usually as the final stop of the day.

- Jerusalem & the Mount of Olives

• The journey from the Dead Sea to Jerusalem takes approximately 1.5 hours.

  Upon entering the city, your guide will take you to a panoramic viewpoint on the Mount of Olives (Eleon/Olive Mountain) — a sacred place traditionally associated with the Ascension of Jesus Christ. From here, you will enjoy a breathtaking panoramic view of Jerusalem while your guide explains the city’s rich history and the significance of its landmarks.

  From the Mount of Olives, you will see:

• The ancient Jewish cemetery, considered the oldest Jewish cemetery in the world, with over 150,000 graves

• The Old City of Jerusalem, including views toward its most ancient and sacred religious sites

• During the tour, you will visit and learn about several important Christian sites:

• Russian Ascension Convent
  A Russian Orthodox women’s monastery located on the summit of the Mount of Olives. Today, it is home to more than 50 nuns from different countries.

• Church of Mary Magdalene (Gethsemane)
  A Russian Orthodox church situated near the Tomb of the Virgin Mary, built in 1888 in memory of Empress Maria Alexandrovna. It is famous for its golden onion domes.

• Dominus Flevit Church
  A Roman Catholic church belonging to the Franciscan Order, located opposite the Dome of the Rock. According to tradition, this is the place where Christ wept over the fate of Jerusalem.

• Pater Noster Church
  A Catholic church traditionally believed to be the site where Jesus taught the apostles the prayer “Our Father.”

• Garden of Gethsemane & the Tomb of the Virgin Mary
  The place where Jesus prayed on the night of His arrest. According to the New Testament, Judas Iscariot identified Jesus here.

• Kidron Valley (Valley of Jehoshaphat)
  Mentioned in the Old Testament as the place where God will judge the nations. In the eschatology of Abrahamic religions, it is associated with the Final Judgment.

This part of the tour offers a deep spiritual and historical immersion, allowing you to experience Jerusalem as a city where faith, history, and prophecy are inseparably intertwined.

- Walking Tour of the Old City of Jerusalem

The walking tour begins at the Jaffa Gate, from where you will proceed along the Via Dolorosa — the Way of Sorrow. This is the path Jesus walked while carrying His cross to the place of crucifixion.

You will pass the last five Stations of the Cross and arrive at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, the holiest site in Christianity.

- Alexander Courtyard

The Alexander Courtyard is the closest building to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. It includes:

• The Threshold of the Judgment Gate, believed to be part of the ancient gate through which Jesus passed on His way to execution

• The Church of St. Alexander Nevsky, conceived by the Imperial Orthodox Palestine Society as a memorial church dedicated to Emperor Alexander III

-  Armenian Quarter

The Armenian Quarter is the smallest of the four quarters of the Old City, covering an area of just 0.126 km².
It is located south of Jaffa Gate, on the site traditionally associated with the palace of Herod the Great. This quarter has the lowest population density among all Old City quarters and preserves a quiet, monastic atmosphere.

-  Jewish Quarter & Temple Mount

The Jewish Quarter is separated from the Armenian Quarter by Chabad Street and covers an area of approximately 116,000 m². It stretches from the Zion Gate in the south to the Western Wall and the Temple Mount in the east. Access is also possible via the Dung Gate.

The Temple Mount is the holiest site in Judaism and the third-holiest site in Islam. It is home to major Islamic landmarks:

• Al-Aqsa Mosque — according to Islamic tradition, the first qibla and the second mosque built on Earth; it can accommodate up to 5,000 worshippers

• Dome of the Rock — one of the earliest and most important monuments of Islamic architecture and a UNESCO World Heritage Site

- Muslim Quarter

The Muslim Quarter is the most densely populated area of the Old City.
It is bordered by:

• Lion’s Gate to the east

• The northern retaining wall of the Temple Mount to the south

• The route between Damascus Gate and the Western Wall to the west

Important landmarks here include Kotel Katan, Ateret Cohanim, Bab al-Hutta, Ohel Yitzhak Synagogue, and many others.
The first seven Stations of the Cross are also located in this quarter. According to Christian tradition, the Church of St. Anne — where the Virgin Mary was born — is found here.

- Christian Quarter

In the Christian Quarter, you will complete the final five Stations of the Cross.
Here you will visit the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, which marks the end of the Via Dolorosa and includes:

• Golgotha (Calvary)

• The Stone of Anointing

• The Rotunda with the Edicule (Aedicule) — housing the Tomb of Christ

• The Altar of the Crucifixion

This walking tour of the Old City offers a profound journey through faith, history, and culture, allowing you to experience Jerusalem as a city sacred to three world religions.

- Western Wall (Wailing Wall)

The Western Wall is the only remaining fragment of the ancient Temple Mount that has survived to this day. According to Jewish tradition and Midrash, the Creator promised that this part of the wall would never be destroyed and that the Divine Presence would never leave it.

People come here to pray at any time of day or night. Jewish sages say that anyone who prays at this place in Jerusalem is as if praying before the Throne of Glory, for this is believed to be the gateway through which prayers ascend to Heaven.

Visitors will have time for prayer, reflection, and to place written wishes between the stones of the wall.

- Church of the Holy Sepulchre

The Church of the Holy Sepulchre is the most important and desired destination of the tour for Christian pilgrims. You will reach it by walking through the Arab Quarter, along the final sections of the Via Dolorosa — the path Jesus walked to His crucifixion.

Inside the church, pilgrims will have the opportunity to:

• Touch the Stone of Anointing and bless personal items such as crosses, icons, oil, or holy water

• Light bundles of 33 candles from the Holy Fire

• Descend into the Burial Chamber and venerate the Holy Tomb of Christ

• Visit Golgotha (Calvary)

• Walk the path of Christ after His Resurrection

• Enter the Edicule (Aedicule), where all Christian denominations conduct their services

This sacred place unites all Christian confessions and represents the heart of Christian faith in the Holy Land.

- Bethlehem

Bethlehem is located in the Judean Mountains, approximately 2 km south of Jerusalem. The city’s main attraction is the Basilica of the Nativity, situated in the very center of Bethlehem on Manger Square, built above the cave traditionally believed to be the birthplace of Jesus Christ.

Nearby, you will also see:

• The Milk Grotto, where, according to tradition, the Holy Family hid during their flight to Egypt and where drops of the Virgin Mary’s milk fell on the rock

• The cave where Saint Jerome spent over 30 years translating the Bible into Latin (the Vulgate)

- Basilica of the Nativity

The Basilica of the Nativity is one of the two most important Christian churches in the Holy Land, alongside the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. It was built over the site traditionally recognized as the birthplace of Jesus Christ.

In 2012, the Basilica was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List.
During the visit, you will also have free time to explore local souvenir shops, where you can purchase candles, icons, and religious items from the Holy Land.

This part of the tour offers a deeply spiritual journey, allowing you to walk through places that have shaped faith, history, and belief for millions of people around the world.

- Lunch

You will enjoy a tasty buffet-style lunch at a local restaurant, offering a variety of dishes to relax and recharge after the day’s sightseeing.

- Return to Sharm El Sheikh

After a full and memorable day, you will begin the journey back to your hotel in Sharm El Sheikh.

On the way back, short stops at shops and cafés are planned, where you may purchase snacks or refreshments if needed. The return route passes through the Israeli border city of Eilat, before continuing toward Egypt.

Arrival at your hotel in Sharm El Sheikh is expected at approximately 01:00–02:00 at night, depending on border-crossing procedures and road conditions.

Dear guests, we kindly ask you to check the weather forecast before the trip and dress appropriately to ensure a comfortable journey.

• The border crossing between Egypt and Israel is done on foot and may take approximately 2 to 3.5 hours, depending on queues and border procedures.

• On the Israeli side, you will be met by representatives of the local receiving company, who will assist you and seat you on the tour buses.

• At the border checkpoint, Israeli officers may ask many questions.
  Please answer calmly, politely, and honestly, without arguments or jokes. This significantly increases the chances of a smooth border crossing.

• The tour is not available for citizens of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, and Tajikistan.

• For safety reasons, the route is continuously monitored by Egyptian police and the army, which is a standard security procedure for this excursion.

🚧 Border Control & Entry Conditions (Very Important)

• Israeli border authorities may refuse entry at their discretion.
  In case of refusal, a USD 75 transfer fee applies. The remaining tour amount will be refunded to you the following day and delivered to your hotel.

• Israeli border officers do not provide reasons for refusal.
  Based on experience, the approximate refusal rate is 15–20%. Refusals occur more often for:

  • Unmarried men

  • Solo travelers

  Unfortunately, it is impossible to predict or influence who will be allowed entry. These are observations based on tourist feedback only.

• If entry is refused, the transfer will return you to your hotel shortly after the border crossing.

• Important: By booking this tour, guests accept all risks related to possible border refusal.
  In case of refusal, USD 75 is retained for transportation costs, and the remaining amount is refunded the next day.
  These are the conditions set by the only authorized organizer of this excursion from Sharm El Sheikh. There are no alternative operators for this route.

📄 Travel Planning Notes

• If you plan to visit Cairo after returning from Israel, you must inform both the border officer and your guide so that a special permission letter can be issued.
  This letter is free of charge.
  However, if you plan to visit both Cairo and Israel, we strongly recommend visiting Cairo first and Israel afterward.

• A short baptism-style swim in the Jordan River may be possible, subject to the guide’s decision on the day.
  Special baptism shirts are purchased on-site; prices are set locally and are unknown in advance.

🚌 Transportation & Comfort

• Transfers are provided by comfortable, air-conditioned buses with onboard toilets.

• To save time and avoid collecting guests from different areas of Sharm El Sheikh, pickup may be done by a minibus, followed by a transfer to a large tourist coach.

• You may be picked up from your hotel by a minibus, then transferred to a large, comfortable bus for the main journey.

👗 Dress Code & Dead Sea Visit

• As the tour includes visits to holy and religious sites, appropriate clothing is required (covered shoulders and knees).

• Dead Sea swimming schedule:

  • April to October – swimming takes place in the morning

  • November to March – swimming is scheduled on the return journey

ℹ️ Helpful Tips

• Always carry your passport with you.

• Bring water, sunscreen, and a hat, especially in warm months.

• Cash is recommended for optional activities and personal expenses.

Please note that the guide in Israel may recommend or offer certain items for purchase during the tour. Prices for these items may be higher than in other shops. As an online platform, we are not responsible for the pricing or quality of goods offered by third parties. Any purchase decisions should be made at your own discretion and discussed directly with the guide during the trip.