Palm Sunday in Jerusalem: Mass at Bethpage and Via Dolorosa Procession with Transport from Tel Aviv
Overview
Leave Tel Aviv and celebrate Palm Sunday in Jerusalem! The day trip includes mass at a church in Bethpage followed by the annual Palm Sunday procession along the Via Dolorosa pilgrimage route. Reenacting the famous Passover event when Jesus is believed to have entered Jerusalem by donkey, the colorful procession draws crowds of Christian locals and pilgrims from all over the world. Stroll from the Mount of Olives down through Kidron Valley and into Jerusalem’s Old City, passing historical landmarks such as the Garden of Gethsemane, Lion’s Gate and more!
Inclusions
- Professional guide
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Entrance fees
- Entry/Admission - Church of Saint Anne
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Monte das Oliveiras, Mount of Olives Road, Jerusalem Israel
Visit Mount of Olives sites
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Pass By: Kidron Valley, Behind Old City Walls, Jerusalem Israel
View the Kidron Valley
Stop At: Old City of Jerusalem, Jerusalem Israel
Walk the streets of the Old City of Jerusalem
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Church of Saint Anne, Via Dolorosa at St Stephen's Gate, Jerusalem Israel
Visit the Church of Saint Anne
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Pools of Bethesda, Water, Jerusalem Israel
Visit the Pools of Bethesda
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Church of the Ascension -Mosque of the Ascension, al-Tur Village, Mount of Olives, Jerusalem Israel
Visit the Church of the Ascension
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Dominus Flevit Church, Mount of Olives, Jerusalem Israel
Visit the Church of Dominus Flevit
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Garden of Gethsemane, Jericho Rd, Jerusalem Israel
Pass through Garden of Gethsemane
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: The Way of the Cross - Via Dolorosa, Via Dolorosa Old Town, Jerusalem Israel
Walk along the Via Dolorosa
Duration: 40 minutes
Pass By: Muslim Quarter, Old City, Jerusalem Israel
Pass through the Muslim Quarter
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Monte das Oliveiras, Mount of Olives Road, Jerusalem Israel
Visit Mount of Olives sites
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Pass By: Kidron Valley, Behind Old City Walls, Jerusalem Israel
View the Kidron Valley
Stop At: Old City of Jerusalem, Jerusalem Israel
Walk the streets of the Old City of Jerusalem
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Church of Saint Anne, Via Dolorosa at St Stephen's Gate, Jerusalem Israel
Visit the Church of Saint Anne
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Pools of Bethesda, Water, Jerusalem Israel
Visit the Pools of Bethesda
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Church of the Ascension -Mosque of the Ascension, al-Tur Village, Mount of Olives, Jerusalem Israel
Visit the Church of the Ascension
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Dominus Flevit Church, Mount of Olives, Jerusalem Israel
Visit the Church of Dominus Flevit
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Garden of Gethsemane, Jericho Rd, Jerusalem Israel
Pass through Garden of Gethsemane
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: The Way of the Cross - Via Dolorosa, Via Dolorosa Old Town, Jerusalem Israel
Walk along the Via Dolorosa
Duration: 40 minutes
Pass By: Muslim Quarter, Old City, Jerusalem Israel
Pass through the Muslim Quarter
Additional information
- Hotel pick up is available from Grand Beach and BY14.
- A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements
- Not wheelchair accessible
- There is no lunch stop during the tour; it is recommended that you bring light snacks and water
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- Please note this tour is not suitable for children under the age of 4
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 40 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
Departure742108
April 2019
If you ever get the opportunity, and are in reasonably good health, you MUST take this tour!!! It was amazing to retrace the steps of Jesus from Bethphage to Jerusalem. Entering Old Jerusalem through the Lions Gate, walking the Via Delarosa and visiting the sites of Jesus' crucifixion and resur...
If you ever get the opportunity, and are in reasonably good health, you MUST take this tour!!! It was amazing to retrace the steps of Jesus from Bethphage to Jerusalem. Entering Old Jerusalem through the Lions Gate, walking the Via Delarosa and visiting the sites of Jesus' crucifixion and resurrection at the Church of the Holy Sepulcher. Our tour guide Yoav Malachi was excellent in his guidance and sharing of knowledge. I highly recommend him as he was personable, passionate about history and responsive to his groups requests or particular needs.plou11
April 2019
Spending such a holy day in such a holy site was out of this world. The whole day was absolutely amazing. It was also a full day of activity from the transport to Bethpage to the opening service to the unbelievable procession with thousands of people from around the world. Plus our guide, Yoav Ma...
Spending such a holy day in such a holy site was out of this world. The whole day was absolutely amazing. It was also a full day of activity from the transport to Bethpage to the opening service to the unbelievable procession with thousands of people from around the world. Plus our guide, Yoav Malachi, was terrific. He helped to make the day extra special between providing safe transportation to and from Tel Aviv, taking his time to explain some of the holy sites we passed along the procession, ensuring we had ample time to take in the energy and magnitude of Palm Sunday, as well as taking us through the old city after the procession. All in all it was a magnificent experience, and highly recommend attending this event if you are ever in Jerusalem on a Palm Sunday, and I highly recommend touring with Yoav as he will ensure your experience is exceptional.fink480
April 2019
Das war ein ganz besonderes Erlebnis für uns. Unser Guide YOAV MALACHI hat alles super organisiert und die Gruppe mit seiner Begeisterung angesteckt. Seine Hilfsbereitschaft und Herzlichkeit waren etwas Besonderes an diesem außergewöhnlichen Tag! Wir werden lange daran zurück denken.
Das war ein ganz besonderes Erlebnis für uns. Unser Guide YOAV MALACHI hat alles super organisiert und die Gruppe mit seiner Begeisterung angesteckt. Seine Hilfsbereitschaft und Herzlichkeit waren etwas Besonderes an diesem außergewöhnlichen Tag! Wir werden lange daran zurück denken.