Bethlehem Holy Biblical Half-Day Trip from Jerusalem

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

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Harei Yehuda, Israel

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

Stop At: Bethlehem, Bethlehem, West Bank

Explore The little and the Historical city Bethlehem

Duration: 3 minutes

Stop At: Church of the Nativity, Manger St, Bethlehem Palestinian Territories

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: 1 hour

Stop At: Church of St. Catherine of Alexandria, Bethlehem Palestinian Territories

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

Pass By: Chapel of the Shepherds’ Field, Beit Sahour. Beit Sahour

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.



Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"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."
"Most travelers can participate"
"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."
"This tour/activity will have a maximum of 40 travelers"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"



Start Time: 07:50 AM
Duration: 5 Hours
Start location: Traveler pickup is offered

Cancellations and refunds: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.

Included

• Hotel pickup
• Professional guide
• Air-conditioned vehicle
• Entrance fees included
• Entry/Admission - Church of St. Catherine of Alexandria
• Entry/Admission - Church of the Nativity

Not Included

• Food and drinks.
• Insurance.
• Drop-off at the hotel

Facilities