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We will start our tour driving through the Judean hills to Bethlehem, The city of King David. Upon arrival, we will ride through the city and sight see the historic and 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 where The Holy Family took refuge from the Massacre of the Innocents.
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 the Shepherd’s to announce the birth of Jesus Christ.
The tour includes a visit to an olive wood factory and a cooperative store.
*Make Sure to bring your passport as it is required sometimes.
* Switch of vehicle is required, All times are approximate!
* Tour ends in Jerusalem David citadel hotel only
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Both Pick up Options return back to David Citadel hotel in Jerusalem only
Itinerary
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1Tel Aviv
Pick up from tel aviv at 6:30 for tel aviv pick up option only - return back to jerusalem david citadel hotel only
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Church 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.
40 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Milk Grotto
The Milk Grotto church is the place where the Holy Family found refuge during the Massacre of the Innocents, before they could flee to Egypt. The name is derived from the story that a "drop of milk" of the Virgin Mary fell on the floor of the cave and changed its color to white.
25 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Shepherd's Sanctuary
The Chapel of The Shepherd's Field.It marks the place where, the angels first announced the birth of Christ. The Shepherds' Field Chapel is a religious building of the Catholic church that is in the area of Beit Sahur southeast of Bethlehem in the West Bank in Palestine. The chapel marks the place where the angels first announced the birth of Christ.
40 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Church of St. Catherine
The Milk Grotto church is the place where the Holy Family found refuge during the Massacre of the Innocents, before they could flee to Egypt. The name is derived from the story that a "drop of milk" of the Virgin Mary fell on the floor of the cave and changed its color to white.
25 minutes • Admission ticket free -
Cave of St. Jerome (Pass by)
The Cave of Jerome is actually located beneath the Church of St. Catherine, and can also be accessed from there. St. Jerome, a Dalmation priest (345-420 A.D.), translated much of the Old Testament from Hebrew and Greek to the Latin "Vulgate".
Admission ticket free -
Carmel of the Holy Child Jesus (Pass by)
The Order of the Blessed Virgin Mary of Mount Carmel does not have a single founder but was founded by a group of hermits living close to the “Spring of Elijah” on Mount Carmel, with two roots of their spirituality: the Prophet Elijah and the Virgin Mary. At the beginning of the 13th century the hermits received a rule of life, which was written by Saint Albert, Patriarch of Jerusalem.
Admission ticket free -
Aida Camp (Pass by)
Aida, also spelled 'Ayda, is a Palestinian refugee camp situated 2 kilometers north of the historic center of Bethlehem and 1 km north of Beit Jala.
Admission ticket free -
6Sanctuary Bethlehem
The Nativity Church in Bethlehem old City
40 minutes • Admission ticket free -
Blessings Gift Shop and The Olive Wood Factory (Pass by)
Pass By Olive Wood Factory
Admission ticket free -
Tomb of Rachel (Kever Rachel) (Pass by)
Rachel's Tomb is the site revered as the burial place of the matriarch Rachel.
Admission ticket free -
Bethlehem Museum (Pass by)
The Bethlehem Museum is dedicated to fostering a deeper understanding and appreciation for Palestine's heritage, identity, culture and art.
Admission ticket free -
Bab idDeir Art Gallery (Pass by)
Bab idDeir Art Gallery is an independent artistic and cultural space in Bethlehem, located in Deik quarters part of the historical old city of Bethlehem.
Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- 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
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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