Embark on a full-day tour of Bethlehem, exploring historical sites and discovering local crafts. Visit the Church of The Nativity, the Church of Milk Grotto, and the Chapel of the Shepherd’s Field. Learn about the local olive wood industry and visit Mar Saba Monastery and King Herod’s Palace. Don’t forget to bring your passport!
- 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.
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- Licensed guide at the Nativity Church
- Air-conditioned transportation
- All tour taxes included
- Lunch
- Visit down to The Nativity Cave is not always possible
- Entrance fee to Herodion National Park of 29NIS/Adult and 15NIS/Children is not included.
- Tips
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!
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.