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Bethlehem Sightseeing Half Day Biblical Tour from Jerusalem
- Duration3 hours – 5 hours
- GroupShared · max 50
- TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
- LanguagesEnglish
- BookingInstant confirmation
About this activity
We will start our tour driving through the Judean hills to Bethlehem, The city of King David. Upon arrival, we will ride through the city and sight see the historic and important attractions before arriving to Manger Square. There we will have a guided visit to Church of The Nativity where Jesus was born in an underground cave that the church was built on. Then we will take a short walk with the guide to the Church of Milk Grotto where The Holy Family took refuge from the Massacre of the Innocents. After we finish we will ride to the town of Beit Sahour, the city of the Shepherd’s. There we will have a guided visit to the Chapel of the Shepherd’s field where the angels appeared to the Shepherd’s to announce the birth of Jesus Christ. The tour includes a visit to an olive wood factory and a cooperative store.
*Make Sure to bring your passport as it is required sometimes. * Switch of vehicle is required, All times are approximate! * Tour ends in Jerusalem David citadel hotel only
What to expect
Church of the Nativity
Manger St, Bethlehem, Palestinian Territories
A full guided tour to the Church of the Nativity. The Church is one of the oldest working churches in existence today. The first Church was built by the Roman Emperor Constantine in the 4th century AD, over the grotto where Mary gave birth to Jesus. The church is located where Jesus was born in Bethlehem.
Milk Grotto
Close to Manger Square, Next Door to Olive Wood Factory, Bethlehem, Palestinian Territories
The Milk Grotto church is the place where the Holy Family found refuge during the Massacre of the Innocents, before they could flee to Egypt. The name is derived from the story that a "drop of milk" of the Virgin Mary fell on the floor of the cave and changed its color to white.
Shepherd's Sanctuary
Siyar el-Ghanam, Beit Sahour, Palestinian Territories
The Chapel of The Shepherd's Field.It marks the place where, the angels first announced the birth of Christ. The Shepherds' Field Chapel is a religious building of the Catholic church that is in the area of Beit Sahur southeast of Bethlehem in the West Bank in Palestine. The chapel marks the place where the angels first announced the birth of Christ.
Church of St. Catherine
Mgharet Al Halieb, Bethlehem, Palestinian Territories
The Milk Grotto church is the place where the Holy Family found refuge during the Massacre of the Innocents, before they could flee to Egypt. The name is derived from the story that a "drop of milk" of the Virgin Mary fell on the floor of the cave and changed its color to white.
St. Jerome's Cave
Bethlehem, Palestinian Territories
The Cave of Jerome is actually located beneath the Church of St. Catherine, and can also be accessed from there. St. Jerome, a Dalmation priest (345-420 A.D.), translated much of the Old Testament from Hebrew and Greek to the Latin "Vulgate".
Carmel of the Holy Child Jesus
119 Jamal Abdel Nasser St, Bethlehem, Palestinian Territories
The Order of the Blessed Virgin Mary of Mount Carmel does not have a single founder but was founded by a group of hermits living close to the “Spring of Elijah” on Mount Carmel, with two roots of their spirituality: the Prophet Elijah and the Virgin Mary. At the beginning of the 13th century the hermits received a rule of life, which was written by Saint Albert, Patriarch of Jerusalem.
Aida Camp
Bethlehem, Palestinian Territories
Aida, also spelled 'Ayda, is a Palestinian refugee camp situated 2 kilometers north of the historic center of Bethlehem and 1 km north of Beit Jala.
Sanctuary Bethlehem
St. Francis Street, Bethlehem, Palestinian Territories
The Nativity Church in Bethlehem old City
Blessings Gift Shop and The Olive Wood Factory
80-82 Milk Grotto Street, 2 Minutes Walk from Nativity Church .Very easy to find alone .Next Door To Milk Grotto Church, Bethlehem, Palestinian Territories
Pass By Olive Wood Factory
Tomb of Rachel (Kever Rachel)
Bethlehem, Palestinian Territories
Rachel's Tomb is the site revered as the burial place of the matriarch Rachel.
Bethlehem Museum
Hebron Rd, Bethlehem, Palestinian Territories
The Bethlehem Museum is dedicated to fostering a deeper understanding and appreciation for Palestine's heritage, identity, culture and art.
Bab idDeir Art Gallery
Manger Street, D'eik Quarter, Opposite Manger Square Hotel, Bethlehem, Palestinian Territories
Bab idDeir Art Gallery is an independent artistic and cultural space in Bethlehem, located in Deik quarters part of the historical old city of Bethlehem.
Pickup & meeting point
There is no pickup — all travellers meet at the start point.
Start
Pick up at 7:45 David Citadel Hotel in Jerusalem, King David 7, Jerusalem, 9410119, Israel. (In front of the hotel).
End / drop-off
Both Pick up Options return back to David Citadel hotel in Jerusalem only
Redemption
David Citadel hotel 7:45 and return only there when tour finish
What's included
Included
- Private transportation
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Tour Taxes
Not included
- Lunch
Good to know
Accessibility & suitability
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- we cannot guarantee visiting the grotto of the nativity on holidays or sundays
- We could wait on the line from 30-90 mins to see the Birth grotto on regular days
Traveller requirements
- Minimum 1 traveller per booking
- Maximum 13 travellers per booking
- At least one adult must be included in the booking
- Age bands: Child (1–17), Adult (18–99)
Languages
- Guide
- English
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- 1+ days before100% refund
- 0–1 days before0% refund
Important booking information
- Booking cut-off
- Bookings close 2 days before the activity starts.
- Confirmation
- Confirmed immediately after booking.
- Tickets
- One per booking
- Local time zone
- Asia/Jerusalem
- Product code
- 162401P22
What you'll be asked when booking
- Any special requirements
Traveller reviews
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