Bethlehem Tour from Jerusalem
- 5h 30m
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Experience the ancient history and rich culture of Bethlehem, the birthplace of Jesus, on an unforgettable half-day tour from Jerusalem. Tour Highlights Iconic Landmarks: Explore Bethlehem’s most sacred sites with an expert guide, including the biblical Church of the Nativity, the peaceful Milk Grotto, and the historic Shepherds' Fields located on the city's outskirts. Seamless Travel: Enjoy a hassle-free, comfortable journey in an air-conditioned shuttle, taking approximately 30 minutes each way between Jerusalem and Bethlehem. Small-Group Experience: Travel in an intimate group capped at 15 passengers, ensuring a personal and engaging atmosphere throughout the day. Convenient Round-Trip: Depart directly from the Abraham Hostel Jerusalem lobby and return to the same location at the end of your tour.
Inclusions
What's included
- Transportation from Jerusalem
- Local guide
What's not
- Food and drinks
Itinerary
The Church of the Nativity, the birthplace of Jesus. A huge church with a long history of religious significance, you will be able to see the various chapels of the Catholic, Armenian and Greek Orthodox Christians.
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You will visit the Franciscan Grotto of Lady Mary and learn how the ‘Milk Grotto’ got its name. A large underground cave with a Franciscan chapel built directly on top. This is the site where it is believed that Mary and Joseph took Jesus for refuge from King Herod, before fleeing across the holy land to Egypt.
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Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Upon arrival, please enter the lobby of Abraham Jerusalem (Abraham Hostel).
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 20 travellers
- Operated by
- Abraham Tlalim Tours LTD
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Israeli Citizens: Please note that this tour is not available to Israeli passport holders (Even if you hold an additional passport).
- Valid Passports (Original, not a copy), Hats, Sunscreen, Comfortable Shoes, Scarfs/Shawls and Drinking Water are required.
- Included in this tour are visits to sacred sites. Please avoid wearing sleeveless shirts, shorts and short skirts.
How it compares in Jerusalem
- Its from-price is 82% below the median of the 140 day trips we list in Jerusalem.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 24 of 140.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Jerusalem
Jerusalem is an ancient hill city, sacred to Jews, Christians and Muslims, with a walled Old City of stone lanes, markets and shrines.
Jerusalem stands among the Judean hills, about 750 metres above sea level, and its Old City, enclosed by Ottoman walls of the sixteenth century, is divided into Jewish, Christian, Muslim and Armenian quarters. The Western Wall, the Dome of the Rock with its golden dome, and the Church of the Holy Sepulchre lie within a short walk of each other, and the Old City is listed by UNESCO.
Top-ranked sights in Jerusalem: Western Wall (Wailing Wall), Old City of Jerusalem, Jerusalem Jewish Quarter.
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