Day Trips from Tel Aviv to Bethlehem

Experience the ancient history and rich culture of Bethlehem, the birthplace of Jesus, on an unforgettable tour departing directly from Tel Aviv. Tour Highlights Iconic Landmarks: Explore Bethlehem’s most sacred sites with an expert guide, including the biblical Church of the Nativity, the peaceful Milk Grotto, and the historic Shepherds' Fields located on the city's outskirts. Seamless Travel: Enjoy a hassle-free, comfortable journey in air-conditioned transport from Tel Aviv into Bethlehem. Small-Group Experience: Travel in an intimate group capped at 20 passengers, ensuring a personal and engaging atmosphere throughout the day. Convenient Round-Trip: Depart directly from the Abraham Hostel Tel Aviv lobby and return to the same location at the end of your tour.

Celebrate Christmas where it happened on this Christmas Eve tour of Jerusalem and Bethlehem. View the Mount of Olives before visiting the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. Afterwards, make your way to Bethlehem in a vehicle with a driver. Take in views of the city from the Hill of Evil and admire the local Christmas decorations.  Participate in the midnight mass either in the Church of Nativity or in Manger Square.

See the sights of Jerusalem and Bethlehem on a full-day trip from Tel Aviv. With an expert guide, glimpse the Garden of Gethsemane, Mount of Olives and other sights around Old Jerusalem. Then, enter the Old City through the Zion Gate to see the Western Wall (Wailing Wall), Via Dolorosa and Church of the Holy Sepulchre, the site of Jesus’ crucifixion. Afterward, visit Bethlehem, the town where Jesus was born. Here, view the Church of the Nativity, where the exact place of Jesus’ birth is marked in an underground grotto.