Jerusalem to Chevron and Kever Rochel via Public Transport with Yad Vashem Visit, Ending in Tzfat

Day 1: Historic & Memorial Tour by Public Transport

Jerusalem, Israel on May 25, 2025

7:00am

Breakfast at Café Kadosh

Begin with a classic Israeli breakfast at Café Kadosh near Ben Yehuda Street, known for its fresh breads and strong coffee. Opens at 7am to catch early travelers.
ILS50, 1h0m

8:00am

Bus from Jerusalem Central Bus Station to Chevron

Take Egged bus line 32 or 34 from the Jerusalem Central Bus Station to Chevron, a 1 hour 30 minutes ride passing through scenic areas. Confirm departure times in advance as service frequency varies.
ILS31, 1h30m

9:30am

Walk or shared taxi to Cave of the Patriarchs

Upon arrival in Chevron, either walk or take a short shared taxi ride to Cave of the Patriarchs, accessible to public visitors and a highly revered historical site.
ILS10 for shared taxi or free if walking, 0h20m

9:50am

Visit Cave of the Patriarchs

Explore this sacred underground site where Abraham and other biblical figures are traditionally said to be buried, a place important to multiple faiths.
Free, 1h0m

10:50am

Shared taxi to Kever Rochel

Board a shared taxi or local bus from Chevron area heading east towards Kever Rochel near Bethlehem; the ride takes roughly 30-40 minutes. Public transport options exist but confirm availability locally.
ILS20, 0h40m

11:30am

Visit Kever Rochel

Spend time at the spiritually significant Kever Rochel site, paying respects at the traditional burial site of matriarch Rachel.
Free, 0h45m

12:15pm

Return to Jerusalem by shared taxi to Bethlehem Street Bus Stop and bus 21

Take shared taxi back towards Bethlehem main bus junction, then catch Egged bus line 21 back to Jerusalem city center. Journey totals about 1 hour 30 minutes.
ILS30, 1h30m

1:45pm

Lunch at Azura Restaurant

Enjoy traditional Middle Eastern dishes at Azura in the Mahane Yehuda Market, famous for its home-style Kurdish and Iraqi cuisine, open until 4pm.
ILS80, 1h0m

2:45pm

Walk or local bus to Yad Vashem

Take bus line 10 or a brief taxi to Yad Vashem Holocaust Memorial in West Jerusalem, open until 5pm with last entry at 4pm.
ILS5 bus fare, 0h30m

3:15pm

Visit Yad Vashem

Explore the extensive Holocaust museum and memorial grounds, reflecting on Jewish history and remembrance.
Free, 1h45m

5:00pm

Bus from Jerusalem to Tzfat

Return to Jerusalem Central Bus Station and board Egged bus line 960 or 961 heading north to Tzfat. The long ride lasts approximately 3 hours.
ILS70, 3h0m

8:00pm

Dinner at Turbina, Tzfat

Arrive in Tzfat and savor dinner at Turbina, known for local Galilean cuisine in a rustic setting, open until 9:30pm.
ILS90, 1h0m
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