From Tel Aviv/Ashdod or Jerusalem - Bethlehem Half Day Guided Private Tour

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The Chapel of The Shepherd's Field Beit Sahur Tour - Guided tour of Bethlehem — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

The shepherd's field in Beit Sahour - Guided trip of Bethlehem from Jeruslaem — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

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.

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. then 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.

*Make Sure to bring your passport as it is required sometimes.

*Switch of vehicle is required, All times are approximate!

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At a glance

Duration: 3 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Operated by: Judah Tours

What is included

Included

Included: Private transportation
Included: Licensed Tour Guide Nativity Church Only
Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle
Included: Tour Taxes

Itinerary

Church of the Nativity

35 min Admission included

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

30 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.
Milk Grotto

10 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

35 min Admission included

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.
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.
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.
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.
Bethlehem Museum

Passing by

The Bethlehem Museum is dedicated to fostering a deeper understanding and appreciation for Palestine's heritage, identity, culture and art.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Royal Hotel Jerusalem
Mamilla Hotel
Complacent Hotel
Leonardo Boutique Jerusalem
Kaplan Hotel
Jerusalem Gate Hotel
New Capitol Hotel - Jerusalem
Legacy Hotel
Hillel 11 Residence
Lady Stern Jerusalem
Ibis Jerusalem City Center
Grand Park Hotel Jerusalem

and 270 more pickup points

Pick up take place at your choice in Jerusalem - For other Locations msg to confirm as soon booking is made

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

Options

Private tour From Jerusalem

Hotel Pick up and Drop off: Pick up and Drop off from Jerusalem only , make sure there is parking for pick up

Pickup included
Pick up from Tel Aviv/Ashdod

Pick up from Tel Aviv/Ashdod: Hotel Pick up and Drop off From Tel Aviv/Ashdod or Jerusalem

Pickup included
Beth pick up and drop off

Beth pick up: Pick up anywhere in bethlehem and drop off back at your hotel in bethlehem only

Pickup included