What You Will Do
You will explore the city with a local Bethlehemite, who knows the treasures of the city. You will have the time to ask questions and go deep in the culture and traditions.
Check the video for a brief overview of the trip
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Itinerary
Meeting Point
Meet at Bethlehem 300 Checkpoint / Rachel's Crossing. Take bus 234 from Damascus Gate 30 minutes before the meeting time, the last stop is the checkpoint or ask your hotel receptionist to book a taxi for you to take you there. Cross the checkpoint to Bethlehem side, your guide will be waiting you.
1
Church of the Nativity
30 minutes
Your guide will take you in a tour inside the church where you will visit the spot where Jesus was born and you will get a full explanation about the history of the place.
2
The Church of St. Catherine
15 minutes
You will learn here about Saint Catherine of Alexandria and you will visit the church where the midnight Christmas Mass is broadcast every year to the whole world.
3
Cave of St. Jerome
15 minutes
Visit the Cave of Saint Jerome who translated the bible and see the place where he lived his life back in the 4th century.
4
Milk Grotto
30 minutes
Here you will learn about an early local Christian tradition that talks about Mary nursing the baby Jesus before they left to Egypt.
5
Shepherd's Sanctuary
45 minutes
Learn about the local life of the early Bethlehemites, the Shepherd's life, the place where the good news delivered to the Shepherd's by the angel of God and where the word became flesh and the field of Boaz.
6
The Walled Off Hotel
30 minutes
Stop by the separation wall in Bethlehem, see the graffiti arts and Banksy Hotel.
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