Drive to the city of Bethlehem, birthplace of Jesus; Walk through Manger Square to visit the Church of Nativity, the oldest Church in the Holyland ; Admire the ancient limestone columns and remains of mosaic floors ; Descend to the Grotto of Nativity, where a Silver Star in the floor marks the spot where Christ is believed to have been born. Proceed to the Church of Milk Grotto where the Virgin Mary nursed baby Jesus and according to tradition, a drop of her milk spilt and turned the stones white. Next, visit Shepherds' field.
Stop at a local souvenir store and return to Jerusalem.
Tour ends in Jerusalem; Return to Tel-Aviv on your own.
NOTE: Modest dress (no shorts or sleeveless shirts) and head covering are required for visiting holy sites. Passports are required.
Sites we will visit
- Bethlehem
- Church of Nativity
- Shepherds' field
- Church of Milk Grotto
Departure Time
| Pick Up City | Pick Up Time | Small Group | Large Group |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jerusalem hotels | from 09:00 to 09:30 (Friday & Saturday : 08:45-09:15) | N/A | $80 |
| Netanya hotels | from 06:30 | N/A | $100 |
| Hertzliya hotels | from 07:00 | N/A | $100 |
| Tel-Aviv hotels | from 07:20 to 07:50 | N/A | $100 |
- Guests should be waiting at the earlier time indicated
- Pick up may be delayed due to traffic conditions
Inclusions
- Professional tour guide
- Hotel pickup & drop-off
Exclusions
- Gratuities
- Meals
Available Languages by day
| Sunday | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | |||||||
| Spanish | |||||||
| Deutsch | |||||||
| French |
Additional Information
tour to Bethlehem is available in various languages; Jericho portion in English only.
The tour is subject to Palestinian authority regulations.
Palestinian guide meets the tour only after border crossing.
Border crossing may include short unaccompanied walking portion.
Change of vehicle is required upon entering Palestinian authority territory.
Passports are required.
Our tours are available under various languages.
Entrance fees are included; lunches are not included.
Changes in the program are possible due to Holidays, force majeure or circumstances beyond our control.
Bethlehem Israel 1/2Day Tours are not operated during Jewish Holidays: Passover, Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur .
Comfortable walking shoes are suggested.
Bethlehem Israel 1/2Day Tours are all conducted by government licensed guides and in luxury air-conditioned vehicles and buses.
Daily Bethlehem Israel 1/2Day Tours are conducted in English (second language upon request).
Valuable belongings should never be left unattended in the vehicle.
The Tour Operator will not accept responsibility for any loss, injury or damage.
Based on local tax laws, Israeli citizens must pay VAT. This tax is not automatically calculated in the total cost of the reservation and must be paid after booking.