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After a scenic coach ride to the\u00a0Holy City<\/strong>, you\u2019ll visit some of the most significant sites in the world. Walking through Jerusalem\u2019s old town, admire the Jaffa Gate, the “Via Dolorosa”, the\u00a0Church of the Holy Sepulchre<\/strong>, and the ancient Western Wall. Next, proceed to Bethlehem to visit the\u00a0Church of the Nativity<\/strong>, the birthplace of Jesus Christ.<\/p>\nTake an MSC Cruises excursion to beautiful\u00a0Bah\u00e1’\u00ed Gardens<\/strong>, a\u00a0UNESCO World Heritage Site<\/strong>. This horticultural paradise envelops the Shrine of the B\u00e1b, a gold-domed religious structure decorated with 12,000 fish scale tiles. Glimpse nineteen terraces extending up the northern slope of Mount Carmel, the most extensive hanging gardens in the world! Take in the panoramic view from the upper terrace across palm-filled gardens and turquoise waters. Next, cross the bay to Akko, a historical city in the northern region where you\u2019ll explore an atmospheric bazaar and old cobblestone passages. See the Crusaders’ Halls, Al Jazzar’s Mosque, and Khan el-Umdan (Inn of the Pillars).<\/p>\nDiscover all the sights of the Holy Land located around the\u00a0Sea of Galilee<\/strong>, the largest freshwater lake in Israel located near the Golan Heights. The tour begins with a short drive to Nazareth, the birthplace and childhood home of Jesus according to the New Testament. Inside the city, visit the\u00a0Basilica of the Annunciation<\/strong>, a church built on the site where the Gabriel announced the birth of Jesus. Next, visit the ruins of the old town of Carpenaum, home of the synagogue where Jesus taught on the Sabbath and prayed. To finish off this unmissable MSC Excursion, visit Tagbha and climb up to the\u00a0Mount of Beatitudes<\/strong>, the hill from where Jesus gave his \u201cSermon on the Mount\u201d.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>