Travel to Bethlehem & Dead Sea Day Tour from Jerusalem
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Bethlehem, Palestinian Territories
- 8 to 11 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Combine a guided tour of Christian historical sights with a chance to float in the mineral-rich waters of the lowest point on earth during this full-day combo tour of Bethlehem and the Dead Sea. Departing from either Tel Aviv or Jerusalem, travel to the West Bank by comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle. Visit the Church of the Nativity and the Shepherds’ Field with a guide before enjoying free time at the salt lake.
- A full-day Bethlehem and Dead Sea combo tour
- Relax with comfortable A/C transfers from Tel Aviv or Jerusalem
- Tick off Bethlehem’s top sights—all in just a few hours of sightseeing
- Free time to relax at the beach, shop for Dead Sea cosmetics, or float
What's Included
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Licensed Tour Guide in Bethlehem Only
- Tour Taxes
- Lunch
- Sunscreen, Bathing Suits, Hats and Towels for The Dead Sea
- Entrance fee - Dead Sea₪45.00 per person
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting points
Select a meeting point
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Operating hours.7:45 am
Itinerary
Your day begins with pickup at the meeting point of your choice in Bethlehem, Tel Aviv, or Jerusalem and transport by air-conditioned van through Jerusalem’s old town to the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem.
Meet your guide for an in-depth tour of sacred sites from the Milk Grotto, Chapel of The Shepherd's Field, Church of the Nativity, and Church of St. Catherine of Alexandria to learn about their history and significance in early Christianity.
Then board the van for the drive to the Dead Sea, where you’ll have about two hours of free time to soak in the mineral-rich waters or relax on the beach before the return transfer to your pick-up point.
Meet your guide for an in-depth tour of sacred sites from the Milk Grotto, Chapel of The Shepherd's Field, Church of the Nativity, and Church of St. Catherine of Alexandria to learn about their history and significance in early Christianity.
Then board the van for the drive to the Dead Sea, where you’ll have about two hours of free time to soak in the mineral-rich waters or relax on the beach before the return transfer to your pick-up point.
Old City of Jerusalem (Pass By)
1
Sanctuary Bethlehem
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
2
Milk Grotto
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
3
Shepherd's Sanctuary
40 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
4
Church of the Nativity
40 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
5
Church of St. Catherine
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
6
Dead Sea
1 hour • Admission Ticket Not Included
7
Neve Midbar Beach
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
Aida Camp (Pass By)
Bab idDeir Art Gallery (Pass By)
Cave of St. Jerome (Pass By)
Carmel of the Holy Child Jesus (Pass By)
Blessings Gift Shop and The Olive Wood Factory (Pass By)
Tomb of Rachel (Kever Rachel) (Pass By)
8
Dead Sea
1 hour • Admission Ticket Not Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Most travelers can participate
- 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
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 55 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Featured review
Oliver_J
Tour was amazing! Elias was an amazing guide, he has a very fun and easy going way of making sure everyone has their questions answered and everyone receives information and everyone is taken care of! Definitely recommed! My family loved him too
Reviews
4.5
based on 41 reviews
Felipe_U, Nov 2025
Our tour guide was very knowledgeable, funny, and professional. Gave us plenty of time to explore. We never felt rushed. We traveled with older family members and It was helpful to have breaks in between cites.
londiepemberton, Mar 2025
One of the best tours I had in a while. Great stops within Jerusalem and the Dead see lived up to the hype.
Jay_J, Jul 2024
Our driver Ziadaj, was wonderful. I can’t remember the name of the Palestinian, tour guide, who was wonderful as well. He explained everything well. I recommend this tour.
Gabs_F, Oct 2023
Really enjoyed our tour with mu family. Our tour guide Elias made it even better! He really took care of us like family, made sure we had time to take pictures, made sure no one was jumping on our queue and protected us especially since Bethelehem wasn't safe for tourists. He really made my day with his sense of humour and professionalism! 5* for me!
Max_S, Oct 2023
Bethlehem tour was a blast! Elias - the English speaking guide - was superb: knowledgeable, very considerate and with a great sense of humor. We saw all the mandatory religious sights, plus got a glimpse of life in the West Bank. Highly recommended. The extension to the Dead Sea is a must - crossing the desert, the Bedouins, taking a dip in the Dead Sea at 1,290 feet below sea level - a unique experience! Rami, the driver for the day, kept his cool and was very professional during this 10 hour day trip.
andres_o, Sept 2023
Elliias was a great tour guide.. his knowledge and kindness make the tour unforgettable .
Amazing experience
Hector_M, Sept 2023
the trip there is nice but too short time to enjoy the dead sea. would be nice to have more time to enjoy the swimming in the dead sea
Simon_G, Sept 2023
The whole tour of Bethlehem...Elias our tour guide...the detail/explanations throughout the tour were simply Awesome 10 out of 10....Will Definitely Recommend.
Barbro_S, Aug 2023
The guide in Betlehem was amazing. All in all a great trip but maybe a bit too much in one day, especially from Tel aviv
Roberto_G, Aug 2023
The guide in Bethelem managed to take the group to all spots, despite the challenges (ceremonies, other groups, etc). The last stop at the gift shop was convenient, giving the opportunity to purchase a sandwich by late morning and saving a precious time. And the bath in the Dead Sea is a must, no one should skip that.
Tina_B, Aug 2023
Amazing trip - the guide was very knowledgeable and brought humour to the tour. Thoroughly enjoyable and highly recommended.
Heydon_M, Aug 2023
I had a great tour with Johnny, A local Bethlehem Palestinian guide. The first half was spent in the church sites in Bethlehem, and the second half was spent at the Dead Sea.
It was a very quick stop for lunch at a gift shop, where most of us bought our tickets to the Dead Sea. Do note that you have to budget for the additional cost of lunch and your ticket to the Dead Sea beach.
The Dead Sea was my personal highlight. The beach resort had easy access and great facilities, and you could buy drinks etc for reasonable prices. We had at least two hours here and it was plenty of time.
I’m not sure why other reviewers are critiquing it being overly religious. It’s really not - and besides, you don’t come to the birthplace of Jesus and avoid religion. Our guide certainly didn’t preach to us.
My only criticism was that the Church of the Nativity was very crowded, but that’s just the popularity of the site and no fault of our guide.
Overall a great tour and happy I chose this one
Tanja_T, Aug 2023
The Bethlehem experience and tour with our tour guide Elias was excellent. The Dead Sea part of the tour was average but the Bethlehem tour is well worth it.
Lucia_N, Aug 2023
The tour was too focus on religion. The context, political history and information about what happened apart from what the bible says never came. If you read the wikipedia you spare the money
Response from Host, Aug 2023
Thank you for sharing your feedback with us. We highly value your perspective, and we understand that personal preferences can vary. However, we believe that the rating of 1 out of 5 stars might not accurately represent the full scope of our Christian religious tour.
Our tour is designed with a strong emphasis on exploring Christian religious sites, offering participants a unique and immersive experience into the profound spiritual history and significance of these locations. We strive to deliver a journey that delves deeply into the cultural and religious heritage, providing valuable insights into the biblical narratives and the profound impact of these sites on history.
While we acknowledge that different travelers may have diverse expectations, our primary goal remains to create a meaningful and enriching experience for those seeking a deeper connection with Christian heritage. We continually strive to enhance our offerings and cater to the preferences of our diverse clientele.
Once again, thank you for your feedback, as it aids us in our constant efforts to improve and refine our tours to better meet the expectations and aspirations of our valued guests. We sincerely hope you reconsider and allow us the opportunity to provide you with a more fulfilling experience in the future.
John_S, Aug 2023
The information given was really good . Nice to relax at the dead sea later.A very different experience visiting Bethlehem,seeing holy sights to rubbing your self in mud later at the dead sea with a beer to cool down.
John_H, Aug 2023
Excellent and knowledgeable guide. Hospitable hosts along the way. My wife and I enjoyed our experience. We can easily recommend this tour.
Louise_F, Jul 2023
I went on this tour with my teenage son and it was one of the best days of our trip to Israel. The tour was made by our guide, Elias, who was friendly, knowledgeable, welcoming, funny and he genuinely wanted to share his passion with you. He welcomed all questions and we learned so much from him. The pick up was easy and the coach had full AC. It was a great day and I would definitely use the company again. Shukran Elias and Rami for a wonderful day!
Mathew_A, Jul 2023
Our tour guide Elias was simply amazing.. everything was organized very well and on time
Very nice trip to Bethlehem and Dea sea
Michael_C, Jul 2023
The entire experience was amazing. Our incredible tour guide for Bethlehem, Elias, was easy to approach and funny, but provided the reverence that each site deserves. The city and churches were fantastic and the experience moving. The Dead Sea was also a tremendously humbling experience in that it is such a natural marvel.
Javier_N, Jul 2023
Drivers and tour guide. Super profesional, trying their best and providing as much as they can. I read some bad reviews regarding the queu in the nativity church in Bethlem, that's not up to the guides and still they try to maximize the time and providing a personal view and experience about the local lifes and what media doesn't show up. Special thanks to George the driver. All the best!
Muriel_G, Jul 2023
This Day Tour was the highlight of our family's trip!!
We traveled from Tel Aviv (pick up wasn't at our hotel, which means some extra transportation logistics for going and returning. Who knew that finding a taxi on a Friday evening would be such a headache)
The Bethlehem portion of the trip was very well-organized. Elias was a wonderful guide and provided us with a lot of insight into the area and the Birth of Christ in an engaging way. The tour provides water on the Coach (nice perk). FYI - Bethlehem is in Palestine and we were recommended to travel with our Passports in case of a check at the checkpoint.
Our afternoon was spent at Neve Midbar at the Dead Sea. We were provided with 2 hours. This was enough time to float, smother ourselves with mud, and then shower and change. Bring a newspaper/book for awesome pictures. We even had time for a camel ride before we returned to the bus (Highly recommend).
Oliver_J, Jun 2023
Tour was amazing! Elias was an amazing guide, he has a very fun and easy going way of making sure everyone has their questions answered and everyone receives information and everyone is taken care of! Definitely recommed! My family loved him too
Tom_L, Jun 2023
Enjoyed both halves of the trip - Bethlehem and the Dead Sea. Our guide in Bethlehem was friendly and informative, and did a great job keeping the group together.
Noe_D, May 2023
Elias was great!!!
His knowledge and perfect timing, manners, and way to express his guidance was impressive.
My wife and I were delighted having him as our guide
Warren_W, Feb 2023
Really enjoyed the tour. But…. It tries to join different tours. Ie the half day Bethlehem with afternoon Jericho or Dead Sea. I did the Dead Sea option but then had to wait over 40 minutes for the Jericho tour to finish. The wait was not acceptable nor anything to do. Needs to ensure both finish times are coordinated or that Dead Sea tour gets its own transport back to Jerusalem.
Guide for the morning was really good and informative.
Response from Host, Feb 2023
My friend Dead sea tour is two hours and half , you finished dead sea in about 45 mins because of the weather instead of keeping you waiting at dead sea we took you to jericho instead for free otherwise both groups would finish same time
rknueven, Oct 2022
Great tour. Only complaint was van was 30 min late for pick up after Dead Sea then broke down to hotel causing extra 30 minute standing around waiting.
Response from Host, Dec 2022
Thank you so much appreciate it - judah Tours - best of bethlehem & west bank tours
Erwin_C, Aug 2022
Very organized tour. Guide was awesome. I was expecting a big group of tourist but we were only 5 in the van. Very good company and staff
Response from Host, Sept 2022
Thank you our friend for your feedback. We are glad that you had an awesome time and experience with our tour company. God Bless!
Lloyd_F, May 2022
Experience was very good couple of events to note
1. This was an English speaking tour to Christian sites and so did not appreciate arabic Music on the bus which sounded very much like muslim prayers
2. Our vehicle broke down on return from Dead Sea, but they were quick to get a replacement
Response from Host, Sept 2022
Thank You our friend for your great feedback. We are glad that this was a memorable experience for you.
Haylee_Y, May 2022
Judah Tours and their people treated us incredibly! The guide for each part of the day was knowledgeable, generous, and each were great hosts! On the drive, we made small stops at some Banksy paintings and got to learn more about the Israel-Palestine border and learn about the personal perspectives and impacts of a complex situation.
In the afternoon, since we had a small group, they gave us a near-private tour and added in lots of extra stops along the way that we didn’t expect to get to beyond the Dead Sea!
The whole day was a treat and the entire team was kind, professional and generous. I wouldn’t hesitate to book with them again and recommend them to others!
For anyone else wondering:
- morning - drive and visit the 3 churches in Bethlehem and a walk along the historic road, included stops at the border and a rooftop view for coffee
- mid-day - stop at an olive wood carving factory, were given lunch there
- afternoon - separated into our various groups (some returned to Jerusalem, the rest of the group by the remaining tours we booked). We were transferred to a private driver who drove us to some various sights, ending at the Dead Sea.
- the Dead Sea is more of a “float” and you can’t stay in long, so we really only stayed around the water itself for 20-30min. They do have showers and areas to change there, bring a towel and bathing suit
Response from Host, Sept 2022
Thank you very much our friend for your great feedback and compliments. We are truly glad that you had a great tour with us. Reading your review make us proud of what we do and make us want to do better. We hope to see you again here. Thank you for your recommendation and God Bless.
maik_n, Apr 2022
+ friendly tour guides & drivers
+ everything seen as described
- 2hrs delay (11hours tour instead of 8,5)
- multiple car change - we ended up driving in 2 cars each 5 people for 1,5hrs
Response from Host, Apr 2022
Thank you for your review We Appreciate your Feedback, sorry Vehicle change is required in the West Bank and we can't control traffic/delays as it usually happens in the West Bank, Thank you so much, and hope to see you again one day
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