Holy Bethlehem Tour
See the birthplace of Jesus on this guided half-day tour from Jerusalem to Bethlehem. Visit Greek and Catholic churches and trace the events of the Nativity of Jesus. See the Grotto of Lady Mary, also called the Milk Grotto, where it is believed Mary, Joseph and Jesus sought refuge from King Herod before fleeing to Egypt From Manger Square to the Church of the Nativity, the Milk Grotto and Shepherds’ Field, follow the timeline to Jesus’ birth. Uncover the highlights of this holy city, a major Christian pilgrimage site.
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• Guided tour of the popular Holy Land sights by local experts
• Transport by air-conditioned coach
• Includes all entrance fees
• Pickup only Jerusalem Hotels.
• Instant Confirmation
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Professional guide
✔ Includes all entrance fees
✔ In-vehicle air conditioning
✔ Hotel pickup
✖ Food and drinks.
✖ Insurance.
✖ Drop-off No retourn to hotel
Pickup Locations
1. Dan Panorama Jerusalem
2. David Citadel Hotel
3. Grand Court Hotel
4. Leonardo Boutique Jerusalem
5. Hotel Prima Kings
6. Jerusalem Gate Hotel
7. Dan Boutique Jerusalem
Itinerary
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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.
Duration: 30 minutes
2
Bethlehem
Explore The little and the Historical city Bethlehem
Duration: 3 hours
3
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.
Duration: 60 minutes
4
Church of St. Catherine of Alexandria
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.
Duration: 25 minutes
5
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.
Additional info
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Modest dress is obligatory for visits to holy sites; covered knees and shoulders.
• Passport compulsory.
• 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.
• Tour ends approx. 13:00 at the David Citadel Hotel, Jerusalem. There is no return back to your hotel
