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Bethlehem Full Day Tour

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Departs: Tel Aviv, Tel Aviv

Ticket Type: Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Free cancellation

Up to 24 hours in advance.

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Overview

We will start our tour driving through the Judean hills to Bethlehem. Upon arrival, we will ride through the city and see the 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 announce the birth of Jesus Christ.

Continuing our tour 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. Lastly we will visit Mar Saba monestary and King Herod's Palace.

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

What's Included

Air-conditioned vehicle

Licensed Tour Guide Nativity Church Only

Tour Taxes

What's Not Included

Entrance fee to Herodion National Park of 29NIS/Adult and 15NIS/Children is not included.

Lunch

Tips

Visit down to The Nativity Cave is not always possible

Traveler Information

CHILD: Age: 3 - 11
YOUTH: Age: 12 - 17
ADULT: Age: 18 - 60
SENIOR: Age: 61 - 75

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Wheelchair accessible

All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

What To Expect

Church of the Nativity

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.

40 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

The Church of St. Catherine

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.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Milk Grotto

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.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Shepherd's Sanctuary

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.

35 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Mar Saba Monastery

This Greek Orthodox Monastery, Mar Saba Monastery, located only 15 km from Bethlehem, is named after Saint Saba (439-532 CE) who settled in a cave opposite the actual site of the Monastery, in complete seclusion that lasted 5 years.

Few of the Byzantine desert monasteries can match the serenity and beauty of this place. Clinging to the cliff face of the Kidron Valley, this immense and spectacular Church evokes a thrilling shock when it first comes into view in the midst of a desert landscape. The Monastery was built in 484 AD by 5000 monks, followers of St. Saba (Mar Saba in Arabic). The Monastery contains two churches - the first is dedicated to St. Nicolas and was built in 491 AD, and the second main church is dedicated to honor the Annunciation of the Mother of God in 502 AD.

The body of Saint Saba can be seen in the main church, while his tomb is paved in the courtyard outside.

Although Mar Saba is reputed for its hospitality to strangers, women have never been allowed to enter. Hence they can enjoy a glimpse of the chapel and building from a nearby two storey tower known as the Women’s Tower.

There are memorable hiking opportunities in the area surrounding Mar Saba.

50 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Visit to the wonderful palace of King Herod's Palace. We will get the chance to learn more about the history of the place and enjoy the work of wonder.

55 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Solomon's Pools

These pools were a part of an ancient waterway supplying water to Jerusalem. They are attributed to the prosperous and wise King Solomon (950 BC) and may have been mentioned in the Book of Ecclesiastes 2.6, where Solomon says "I made myself pools from which to water the forest of growing trees"

40 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Sanctuary Bethlehem

The Nativity Church in Bethlehem old City

40 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Cave of St. Jerome

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".

• Admission Ticket Free

Carmel of the Holy Child Jesus

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.

• Admission Ticket Free

Aida Camp

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.

• Admission Ticket Free

Bab idDeir Art Gallery

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.

• Admission Ticket Free

Blessings Gift Shop and The Olive Wood Factory

Pass By Olive Wood Factory

• Admission Ticket Free

Tomb of Rachel (Kever Rachel)

Rachel's Tomb is the site revered as the burial place of the matriarch Rachel.

• Admission Ticket Free

Bethlehem Museum

The Bethlehem Museum is dedicated to fostering a deeper understanding and appreciation for Palestine's heritage, identity, culture and art.

• Admission Ticket Free

Reviews

Simply outstanding

Samuel_M, 24-05-2022

I cannot recommend this tour enough. We were in a group of six (much smaller than I expected given the price) meaning the tour was very relaxed and personable, but at the same time, the coverage of all the major sites in Bethlehem was provided expertly. Particular commendations to Elias ad our guide for the Church of the Nativity (whose name unfortunately escapes me). A genuine highlight of our trip to Israel!

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