The Holy Land Blog

Stories, guides, and local knowledge from Elijah Tours — written by people who live here

Jerusalem viewed from the Mount of Olives
What to Send When Requesting a Private Jerusalem TourA practical private Jerusalem tour enquiry checklist: dates, guest count, hotel, priorities, walking needs ... Read more →
Qasr el-Yahud on the Jordan River beside a view of Jerusalem from the Mount of Olives
Bethlehem and Jericho or Private Jerusalem: Which Tour?Compare Bethlehem, Jericho, and the Jordan River with a private Jerusalem tour by route, guide format, walk... Read more →
Walking shoes and travel gear overlooking Jerusalem Old City
How Much Walking Is a Jerusalem Old City Tour?A Jerusalem Old City tour usually means several hours on foot over uneven stone, slopes, steps and crowded ... Read more →
Visiting Bethany in 2026
Visiting Bethany in 2026Having grown up in Bethlehem , Bethany, known today as Al-Eizariya, is where Jesus raised Lazarus from the ... Read more →
The Upper Room in Jerusalem (Cenacle)
The Upper Room in Jerusalem (Cenacle)Having walked these routes with travelers, the Upper Room, also called the Cenacle, is a Gothic hall on Mou... Read more →
Ein Karem, Jerusalem
Ein Karem, JerusalemEin Karem is a small village in the western hills of Jerusalem, roughly 5 kilometres from the Old City. It ... Read more →
Visiting the Temple Mount in Jerusalem
Visiting the Temple Mount in JerusalemFrom a local guide's perspective, to be honest, yes, Christians can visit the Temple Mount in Jerusalem. No... Read more →
Where to Stay in Bethlehem in 2026
Where to Stay in Bethlehem in 2026Bethlehem day trip: Where to Stay in Bethlehem in 2026: A Local Guide to Hotels, Pilgrim Houses, and the Be... Read more →
Rachel's Tomb in Bethlehem
Rachel's Tomb in BethlehemRachel's Tomb (Kever Rachel in Hebrew) sits at the northern entrance to Bethlehem, right where the road fro... Read more →
Church of Holy Sepulchre Jerusalem
The City of David Jerusalem 2026Having walked these routes with travelers, honestly, The City of David is Jerusalem's oldest settled area, ... Read more →
Bethlehem Beyond the Nativity: What Most Pilgrims Miss
Bethlehem Beyond the Nativity: What Most Pilgrims MissBethlehem has far more than the Church of the Nativity. Discover Star Street, the Milk Grotto, the Old City... Read more →
How Long Should Your Holy Land Pilgrimage Be? 7 Days Vs 10
How Long Should Your Holy Land Pilgrimage Be? 7 Days vs 10Having walked these routes with travelers, here's the thing: Most first-time pilgrims need at least 10 days... Read more →