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Tour From Jerusalem: Half Day Travel to Bethlehem

Recommended by 100% of travelers

Jerusalem, Israel

5 hours (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

Overview

Cover the highlights of Bethlehem during this half-day excursion from Tel Aviv. See the grotto in the Church of the Nativity where Jesus is believed to have been born during a guided tour. Visit the Shepherds’ Fields, where angels announce his birth in the New Testament. Shop for olive wood carvings and interact with local artisans. Tours end in Jerusalem.

A half-day excursion to Bethlehem with grotto visit
See the real-life locations described in the New Testament
Travel comfortably in an air-conditioned vehicle between sights
No need to backtrack: tours begin in Tel Aviv and end in Jerusalem

What's Included

Air-conditioned vehicle
Licensed Tour Guide
All Fees and Taxes

Food & Drinks
tips

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

David Citadel Hotel
King David St 7, Jerusalem, 9410119, Israel
David citadel hotel at 7:45 Pick up and Return Back to David Citadel hotel only

End points

This activity ends in a different location. See details below:

Itinerary

Shepherd's Sanctuary

35 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Milk Grotto

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Church of the Nativity

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Cave of St. Jerome

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Star Street (Pass By)

Tomb of Rachel (Kever Rachel) (Pass By)

Sanctuary Bethlehem (Pass By)

Church of St. Catherine (Pass By)

Bethlehem Museum (Pass By)

Blessings Gift Shop and The Olive Wood Factory (Pass By)

Bab idDeir Art Gallery (Pass By)

Carmel of the Holy Child Jesus (Pass By)

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Near public transportation

Infants must sit on laps
Most travelers can participate
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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Reviews

5.0

based on 10 reviews

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Outstanding tour

Linda_G, Apr 2022

Both of our guides were very knowledgeable and interesting. They explained everything and answered all our questions. George, our guide in Bethlehem, spoke Aramaic and said The Lords Prayer over us in Aramaic. We visited the grotto where Jesus was born as well as all the other locations on our itinerary. We were given food and drink surprises and got to visit the local people. I wholeheartedly recommend this tour. Nothing negative to say about it.

Response from Host, Apr 2022

We are really glad you had a great tour with us. Reading positive reviews like yours give us pride to continue giving our best. Thank you for you feedback our friend. God Bless!

The best experience of Bethlehem in half a day

Edgar_M, Mar 2022

Wonderful trip. Tour guides were very nice and helpful. They showed us many fascinating sites, and provided us with delicious snacks and hot beverages. This was the best experience on a guided tour that I have had.

Response from Host, Apr 2022

We appreciate your positive feedback about our hotel. We do take pride in giving the best experience ever, If you’re traveling to our area gain soon, don’t hesitate to call us or join one of our tours.

Great tour - highly recommend!

Carlyne_A, Mar 2022

This was a wonderful tour of Bethlehem, milk grotto,Shepards field, associated history, and a great chance to see the surrounding communities. Our tour guides were very knowledgeable locals who were extremely welcoming, kind and gracious. We also appreciated the opportunity to learn more about Palestinian culture.

Response from Host, Apr 2022

Thank you for giving us a perfect rating and for recommending our Tour company to other guests. We're sure our entire staff will be very happy with this review, Take care and hope to see you in the holy land again!

Excellent Bethlehem tour, detailed and smooth

Bonifacius_P, Feb 2020

Excellent tour of Bethlehem, offered to taste various Bethlehem breads along the way. Very clear explanation and some extra stuff in the Nativity church