What You Will Do
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
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Itinerary
1
Harei Yehuda
30 minutes
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.
2
Bethlehem
3 minutes
Explore The little and the Historical city Bethlehem
3
Church of the Nativity
1 hour
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.
4
The Church of St. Catherine
25 minutes
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.
5
Chapel of the Shepherds’ Field
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.
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