Holy Bethlehem Half-Day Trip

See the birthplace of Jesus on this guided half-day tour from Jerusalem to Bethlehem. On arrival, we stop in Manger Square and go into the historic Church of the Nativity. The silver star on the grotto floor marks the site of the nativity. 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. We leave Bethlehem passing Shepherds Field and the Biblical Field of Ruth before returning to Jerusalem.

• Guided tour of the popular Holy Land sights by local experts • Guided tour of the scenes of the Nativity • Experience Bethlehem, the birth town of Jesus • Drive through the Judean Hills to Bethlehem • Explore Bethlehem's Christian landmarks • Includes all entrance fees
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔  Professional guide
✔  In-vehicle air conditioning
✔  Hotel pickup
✔  Entrance fees included
✖  Food and drinks.
✖  Insurance.
✖  Drop-off at the hotel
Pickup Locations
1.  Dan Panorama Jerusalem
2.  David Citadel Hotel
3.  Grand Court Hotel
4.  Leonardo Boutique Jerusalem
5.  Agripas Boutique Hotel
6.  Hotel Prima Kings
7.  Jerusalem Gate Hotel
8.  Dan Boutique Jerusalem
Itinerary
1
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 minutes

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.
•  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.
•  This tour is subject to Palestinian authority regulations.
•  Palestinian guide meets tour only at border post.
•  Minimum starting age for the tour is 4 years old.
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