Bethlehem and Dead Sea Day Tour From Jerusalem

4.8 (132 reviews) Jerusalem, Israel
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Duration8h - 11h
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LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 55 travelers

Overview

Meet outside the David Citadel Hotel, King David Street 7, Jerusalem, at 7:45 AM. Pickup and return are at this meeting point only.

Tour to Bethlehem a biblical town south of Jerusalem in the West Bank. The biblical birthplace of Jesus, it’s a major Christian pilgrimage destination.

On This Tour, we shall visit the Shepherds Field, Milk Grotto, Nativity Church, Olive Wood Factory and Store then go back to Jerusalem and from there Drive through the north of the Judean Desert to the Dead Sea region.

Bathing at the Dead Sea. Immerse in the mud and float in the salty waters, we will have about two hours in the dead sea then Start heading back toward Jerusalem to drop off in Jerusalem David Citadel Hotel.

* Please bring your passport because it's required sometimes when passing the checkpoint

* All times are approximate, Switch of vehicles is Required

This is a shared tour. Group size varies by departure, and the vehicle is selected according to the number of guests.

What's included

  • Transport by air-conditioned vehicle
  • David Citadel Hotel 7:45am Pick up and Return there only
  • Only Bethlehem with Guide
  • Food & Drink
  • Entry fees for Dead Sea 45 NIS each
  • Dead Sea

What to expect

  1. Shepherd's Sanctuary
    30m
    Visit to the Shepherds Field with the Guide.

    The Shepherds' Field Chapel or the Sanctuary of the Gloria in excelsis Deo, dedicated to Our Lady of Fatima and St. Theresa of Lisieux, is a Roman Catholic religious building in the area of Beit Sahour
  2. Church of St. Catherine
    15m
    Visit St. Catherine’s Church with the guide. This Catholic church is adjacent to the Basilica of the Nativity in Bethlehem.

    Entry to St. Jerome’s Grotto and the other underground chapels is subject to church access, religious services, restoration work, queues, and the time available. Entry cannot be guaranteed.
  3. Milk Grotto
    15m
    Visit to the Milk Grotto with the Guide

    The Chapel of the Milk Grotto of Our Lady also called Grotto of Our Lady or Milk Grotto, is a Catholic chapel in Bethlehem in the West Bank of the Palestinian Territories
  4. Church of the Nativity
    1h
    Visit the Church of the Nativity with a tour guide. The Church of the Nativity, or Basilica of the Nativity, is located in Bethlehem in the West Bank, Palestine. The grotto it contains holds religious significance to Christians of various denominations as the traditional birthplace of Jesus.

    Church of the Nativity and grotto access: The tour includes a visit to the Church of the Nativity. Entry to the Birth Grotto and St. Jerome’s Grotto is subject to church access, religious services, restoration work, queues, and the time available. Entry to either grotto cannot be guaranteed.
  5. Bethlehem
    4h
    Visit the Olive wood Factory and Store - no pressure to buy - Elijah tours don't benefit from your shopping you can get their contact information and buy from them directly - 25 mins at the store & factory, total about 3-4 hours in Bethlehem
  6. Dead Sea
    2h · Admission ticket not included
    Visit the Dead Sea With Driver Only - Niv Medbar Beach.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Pick up from Jerusalem: 7:45 Pick up from Jerusalem David Citadel Hotel ( Front of the Hotel ) King David 7, Jerusalem, 9410119, Israel and return back to david citadel hotel only

End point

Pick up from Jerusalem: 7:45 Pick up from Jerusalem David Citadel Hotel ( Front of the Hotel ) King David 7, Jerusalem, 9410119, Israel and return back to david citadel hotel only

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Please bring your passport because it's required sometimes when passing the checkpoint
  • All times are approximate, Switch of vehicles is Required
  • All our Drivers have your main booking name on their phones, make sure to see your name on the phone of the driver before you go to the Viechle/bus
  • After you book the tour add us on WhatsApp for easier pickup we can tell you type of vehicle/driver name in the early morning only at the day of the Tour - Whatsapp number found in the ticket after you book the tour
  • Church of the Nativity and grotto access: The tour includes a visit to the Church of the Nativity. Entry to the Birth Grotto and St. Jerome’s Grotto is subject to church access, religious services, restoration work, queues, and the time available. Entry to either grotto cannot be guaranteed.
  • The waiting lines to see the birth grotto could vary from 1-2 hours during high season

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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