From Tel Aviv/Ashdod or Jerusalem - Bethlehem Half Day Guided Private Tour

5.0 (5 reviews) Jerusalem, Israel
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Duration3h
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Private tourOnly your group will participate
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Overview

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.

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. then we will have a 20 minute visit to a local olive wood factory and have an insight on the local crafts of the Christian families in Bethlehem.

*Make Sure to bring your passport as it is required sometimes.
*Switch of vehicle is required, All times are approximate!

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Beth pick up: Pick up anywhere in bethlehem and drop off back at your hotel in bethlehem only
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What's included

  • Private transportation
  • Licensed Tour Guide Nativity Church Only
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Tour Taxes

What to expect

  1. Church of the Nativity
    35m · Admission ticket included
    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.
  2. Church of St. Catherine
    30m
    Saint Catherine’s Church is a Franciscan monastery. It is said to be built on the site of Christ’s appearance to St. Catherine of Alexandria and his prediction of her martyrdom at the beginning of the 4th century.
  3. Milk Grotto
    10m
    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.
  4. Shepherd's Sanctuary
    35m · Admission ticket included
    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.
  5. St. Jerome's Cave
    Pass by
    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".
  6. Carmel of the Holy Child Jesus
    Pass by
    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.
  7. Aida Camp
    Pass by
    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.
  8. Bab idDeir Art Gallery
    Pass by
    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.
  9. Blessings Gift Shop and The Olive Wood Factory
    Pass by
    Pass By Olive Wood Factory
  10. Tomb of Rachel (Kever Rachel)
    Pass by
    Rachel's Tomb is the site revered as the burial place of the matriarch Rachel.
  11. Bethlehem Museum
    Pass by
    The Bethlehem Museum is dedicated to fostering a deeper understanding and appreciation for Palestine's heritage, identity, culture and art.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

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Additional information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

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

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