this jerusalem and bethlehem tour takes you to some of the holiest and most fascinating sites in both the old city of jerusalem and bethlehem. the tour includes the major christian holy sites in both cities.after pick up at major hotels in tel aviv and jerusalem our day begins with a dramatic panoramic overview of the new and old city of jerusalem from the mount of olives, including the temple mount esplanade of the old city.we then enter the old city of jerusalem and walk along the via dolorosa (the stations of the cross) to the church of the holy sepulchre, the site of the crucifixion. we then head towards the renovated jewish quarter walking through the cardo, a 1700 year-old ancient pathway constructed in roman times.we then leave jerusalem and drive towards bethlehem via the nativity circle and visit bethlehem's manger square, named after the manger jesus was born in. manger square is home to the church of the nativity, one of the world's oldest-standing churches still functioning to this day.