Half Day Private Tour of Bethlehem

Duration4h

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Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

Accompanied by your own private guide, visit the grotto of the birthplace of Jesus in the Nativity Church, Saint Jerome's Caves, Saint Catherine Church, Milk Grotto Church and the Shepherd's Field.

What's included

Drop-off at Checkpoint 300 or Bethlehem hotel
Local guide driver
Pickup from Checkpoint 300 or Bethlehem hotel

Food and drinks
Gratuities
Public transportation to the meeting point and back to your hotel

What to expect

Beit Sahour
Pass by

Meet at Bethlehem 300 Checkpoint and drive to the city of Beit Sahour, the city of Shepherds who keep watch over their flock by night. In the past, the Canaanites inhabited its numerous caves, and today it is the home of many churches and convents.
40m

Visit the Shepherds Field Church, the site that commemorates the visit of the Angel Gabriel to the shepherd to tell them the good news that Jesus was born in Bethlehem.
Church of the Nativity
40m

Drive to the old city of Bethlehem towards Manger Square and the Nativity Church.
Visit the Nativity Church that was built by Justinian in 530 AD, and you will enter the Byzantine basilica through the main entrance, also known as 'The Door of Humility' and see the original floor of the first church of Constantine from 326 AD. You will take the steps to get down to the grotto, the spot where Jesus was born from Virgin Mary.
Church of St. Catherine
20m

Visit Saint Catherine Church, the main Catholic parish church in Bethlehem and where the midnight Christmas Mass is celebrated on Christmas Eve.
St. Jerome's Cave
20m

Visit Saint Jerome’s Caves to see the place where he lived and translated the bible in the fifth century.
Blessings Gift Shop and The Olive Wood Factory
30m

Visit one of the old olive wood workshops in Bethlehem and learn about the local handicraft while watching the artists working.
Milk Grotto
30m

It is believed that while Virgin Mary was feeding baby Jesus, a drop of milk hit the ground and turned all of the stones white.
Bethlehem
30m

A short walk in the old city of Bethlehem and learn about its history.
30m

Before the tour finish, we will stop at the separation wall and see also the graffitis.

Afterward, drive to the Checkpoint where the tour will end.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Starting Point: Bethlehem 300 Checkpoint.

Tour starts from Bethlehem side of Checkpoint.

Take bus 234 from Damascus Gate, it costs 5 NIS and runs directly to the Bethlehem Checkpoint and back. Walk through the checkpoint as you enter and exit Bethlehem.

Make sure to bring your passport.

End point

Starting Point: Bethlehem 300 Checkpoint.

Tour starts from Bethlehem side of Checkpoint.

Take bus 234 from Damascus Gate, it costs 5 NIS and runs directly to the Bethlehem Checkpoint and back. Walk through the checkpoint as you enter and exit Bethlehem.

Make sure to bring your passport.

Additional information

Wheelchair accessible
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
A current valid passport is required on the day of travel

Cancellation policy

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

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