Trace the Nativity of Jesus on this half-day tour from Tel Aviv to Bethlehem. Visit historic churches, the Milk Grotto, and Shepherds’ Field on this guided tour of the holy city.
- Harei Yehuda - This tour is half-day historical Bethlehem tour sets off through the Judean Hills to Bethlehem to explore the Holy Grotto where Jesus was born.
- Bethlehem - Explore The little and the Historical city Bethlehem
- Church of the Nativity - On arrival, we stop in Manger Square and go into the historic Church of the Nativity. This church was built around the Holy Grotto where Jesus was born on the first Christmas Eve. The silver star on the grotto floor marks the site of the nativity. Enjoy the architectural features of the church, the many works of art and see part of the original mosaic floor.
- The Church of St. Catherine - From here the tour continues to the Church of St. Catherine. The tour goes beneath the church into ancient grottoes to see altars, tombs and where St Jerome translated the Hebrew Bible to Latin.
- Chapel of the Shepherds’ Field - We leave Bethlehem passing the historical Shepherds Field and the Biblical Field of Ruth before returning to Jerusalem. End the tour approx. 13:00 - 14:00 at David Citadel Hotel, Jerusalem. There is no return back to your hotel.
- Expert guidance with a professional tour guide
- Travel comfortably with in-vehicle air conditioning
- Convenient hotel pickup service included
- All entrance fees are covered
- Food and drinks.
- Insurance.
- Drop-off at the hotel
Sacred Bethlehem Excursion
Witness the birth location of Jesus during this half-day guided visit from Jerusalem to Bethlehem. Explore Greek and Catholic churches while retracing the occurrences related to the Birth of Jesus. Visit the Cave of Lady Mary, also known as the Milk Grotto, where it’s said Mary, Joseph and Jesus hid from King Herod before escaping to Egypt. From Manger Square to the Church of the Nativity, Shepherds’ Field and the Milk Grotto, journey through the timeline leading to Jesus’ birth. Discover the significant landmarks of this holy city, an important site for Christian pilgrims.
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• Locally guided exploration of renowned Holy Land landmarks
• Air-conditioned coach transportation
• Pickup service exclusive to hotels
• Includes all admission fees
• Hotel pickup from Tel Aviv, Netanya, Herzliya and Jerusalem
• Instant Booking Confirmation
- Modest dress is obligatory for visits to holy sites; covered knees and shoulders.
- Passport compulsory.
- Tour ends in the david citadel hotel and does not include drop off at your point of departure.
- Visit to Bethlehem: due to the high number of visitors, entrance to the Nativity Cave may be limited.
- Minimum starting age for the tour is 4 years old.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
