Travel to Bethlehem & Dead Sea Day Tour from Jerusalem

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About this activity

First we will visit The City of Kind David. The City where Jesus Christ was born. Containing one of the most famous churches in The Holy Lands,The Nativity Church attracts more than 300,000 visitors every year, along with The Shepherd’s Field Church, The Milk Grotto and The Old City of Bethlehem. During our trip we will have the opportunity to have a guided visit to all three major churches. In addition we will visit The City of The Shepherd’s – Beit Sahour.

Lastly we will treat ourselves to a relaxing and refreshing visit to one of the most unique seas in the world, The Dead Sea, It’s rich and healthy water makes it a special experience to have.

Make Sure to bring your passport as it is required sometimes when passing the checkpoints.

Visit to the Cave Inside the Nativity Church not possible on this tour , also saint jerome/saint joseph cave is not always open.

Switch of vehicle is required, All times are approximate!

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At a glance

Duration: 8–11 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 55 people
People per booking: 1–13
Guide: English
Operated by: Judah Tours

Ages: Adults (1–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Licensed Tour Guide in Bethlehem Only
Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle
Included: Tour Taxes

Not included

Not included: Lunch
Not included: Sunscreen, Bathing Suits, Hats and Towels for The Dead Sea
Not included: Entrance fees: Dead Sea

Itinerary

Old City of Jerusalem

Passing by

Pass By from outside
Sanctuary Bethlehem

45 min

Visit Nativity Church in Bethlehem
Milk Grotto

20 min

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.
Shepherd's Sanctuary

40 min

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.
Church of the Nativity

40 min

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.
Church of St. Catherine

10 min

Saint Catherine’s Church is a Franciscan monastery. It is said to be built on the site of Christ’s appearance to St. Catherine of Alexandria and his prediction of her martyrdom at the beginning of the 4th century.
Dead Sea

one hour Admission not included

The Dead Sea is located near Jericho the oldest city in the world. enjoying the beautiful scenes of the Judean Desert and The city. We will go to one of the most unique seas in the World. The Dead Sea is famous for the rich minerals and the salty water that will make you float effortlessly.
Neve Midbar Beach

15 min Admission not included

This is the Beach we visit in the Dead Sea also it have Pool, we spend About Two Hours in the Dead Sea
Aida Camp

Passing 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.
Bab idDeir Art Gallery

Passing 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.
St. Jerome's Cave

Passing 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".
Carmel of the Holy Child Jesus

Passing 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.
Blessings Gift Shop and The Olive Wood Factory

Passing by

Pass By Olive Wood Factory
Tomb of Rachel (Kever Rachel)

Passing by

Rachel's Tomb is the site revered as the burial place of the matriarch Rachel.
Dead Sea

one hour Admission not included

Follow the mineral-rich muddy footprints of Herod, Solomon and Cleopatra to the legendary Dead Sea and resorts developed round its adjacent hot springs. This famed health destination, at the world's lowest dry point, is known for helping with rheumatic and skin problems.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Pick Up From Jerusalem: Pick up at 7:45 from J David Citadel Hotel in Jerusalem, King David 7, Jerusalem, 9410119, Israel. (In front of the hotel) -
Pick Up From Jerusalem: Pick up at 7:45 from J David Citadel Hotel in Jerusalem, King David 7, Jerusalem, 9410119, Israel. (In front of the hotel)

End point

Pick Up From Jerusalem: Pick up at 7:45 from J David Citadel Hotel in Jerusalem, King David 7, Jerusalem, 9410119, Israel. (In front of the hotel) -
Pick Up From Jerusalem: Pick up at 7:45 from J David Citadel Hotel in Jerusalem, King David 7, Jerusalem, 9410119, Israel. (In front of the hotel)

Using your ticket

Dead sea ticket 45 nis each pay at day of tour.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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