Palm Sunday in Jerusalem: Mass at Bethpage and Via Dolorosa Procession with Transport from Tel Aviv

Overview

Available languages

English

8 hours

Mobile ticket

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!

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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

There is no lunch stop during the tour; it is recommended that you bring light snacks and water

Please note this tour is not suitable for children under the age of 4

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What To Expect

Mount of Olives

Visit Mount of Olives sites

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Kidron Valley

View the Kidron Valley

Admission Not Applicable

What‘s Included

Professional guide

Entrance fees

Air-conditioned vehicle

Food and drinks

Gratuities

Pickup points

Grand Beach Hotel

Hayarkon St 250, Tel Aviv Israel

Options

Tour in English

Pickup included

Reviews

5.00

3 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

YOAV MALACHI AND PALM SUNDAY PROCESSIONAL
Departure742108,,Apr 17, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
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.
Amazing day in a amazing city with an amazing guide
plou11,,Apr 15, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
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.