Bethlehem Sightseeing Half Day Biblical Tour from Jerusalem/TLV

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 where The Holy Family took refuge from the Massacre of the Innocents.
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.
The tour includes a visit to an olive wood factory and a cooperative store.

*Make Sure to bring your passport as it is required sometimes.
* Switch of vehicle is required, All times are approximate!
* Tour ends in Jerusalem David citadel hotel only


Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Tel Aviv, Tel Aviv, Tel Aviv District

Pick up from tel aviv at 6:30 for tel aviv pick up option only - return back to jerusalem david citadel hotel only

Duration: 15 minutes

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

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.

Duration: 40 minutes

Stop At: Milk Grotto, Close to Manger Square Next Door to Olive Wood Factory, Bethlehem Palestinian Territories

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.

Duration: 25 minutes

Stop At: Shepherd's Sanctuary, Siyar el-Ghanam, Beit Sahour Palestinian Territories

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.

Duration: 40 minutes

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

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.

Duration: 25 minutes

Pass By: Cave of St. Jerome, Bethleem, Bethlehem Palestinian Territories

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".

Pass By: Carmel of the Holy Child Jesus, 119 Jamal Abdel Nasser St, Bethlehem Palestinian Territories

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.

Pass By: Aida Camp, Bethlehem Palestinian Territories

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.

Stop At: Sanctuary Bethlehem, St. Francis Street, Bethlehem Palestinian Territories

The Nativity Church in Bethlehem old City

Duration: 40 minutes

Pass By: Blessings Gift Shop and The Olive Wood Factory, 80-82 Milk Grotto Street 2 Minutes Walk from Nativity Church .Very easy to find alone .Next Door To Milk Grotto Church, Bethlehem Palestinian Territories

Pass By Olive Wood Factory

Pass By: Tomb of Rachel (Kever Rachel), Bethlehem Palestinian Territories

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

Pass By: Bethlehem Museum, Hebron Rd, Bethlehem Palestinian Territories

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

Pass By: Bab idDeir Art Gallery, Manger Street D'eik Quarter, Opposite Manger Square Hotel, Bethlehem Palestinian Territories

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.



Informacion Adicional
"Wheelchair accessible"
"Stroller accessible"
"Service animals allowed"
"Near public transportation"
"Infants must sit on laps"
"Most travelers can participate"
"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"
"This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travelers"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"



Duração: 3 To 5 Hours
Ponto de partida: 1: David Citadel Hotel, King David St 7, Jerusalem, 9410119, Israel
2: Grand Beach Hotel, HaYarkon St 250, Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel

Cancelamentos e reembolsos: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.

Incluído

• Air-conditioned vehicle
• Private transportation
• Tour Taxes

Não Incluído

• Lunch

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