Published on Apr, 2025
Day #1 with my private tour with Eli! He met me at my hotel and we began our journey to Bethlehem. Everything was organized and efficient. There is a bit of a procedure because Israelis aren't allowed to enter area A. Seeing the Church of the Nativity was breathtaking. I am so glad I made time to see this.
Heading back into Jerusalem, it was my second time through the Quarters and Church of the Holy Sepulcher. Eli was great about checking in with me: did I want to skip this place, am I hungry, do I need water, do I need to use the bathroom, etc. We moved at an accelerated pace because I had seen many of the sites.
There were some sites I had not seen before so Eli brought me to them. We made our way to the Mount of Olives and Gethsemane. Each place was full of history and Eli covered it in detail without overwhelming me with facts.
