Tour From Jerusalem: Half Day Travel to Bethlehem

Overview

Bethlehem Trip Half Day - Take the chance to visit one of the most important biblical cities, Bethlehem, The City of David. Beside the rich cultural side and the tasty food of the city, During our trip we will have the opportunity to have a guided visit to all three major churches in Bethlehem. We Travel to City in Bethlehem Distract Called Beit Sahour is one of the two highest cities in Christian population, We will take a closer look on the lives of the local people and get to see the amazing hand crafted souvenirs they make as well as the Shepherds Field. * Make Sure to bring your passport as it is required sometimes. * On This Tour we will wait on line to See the Grotto - sometimes there is delays with this tour make sure you don't have anything booked for afternoon. * Switch of vehicle is required, All times are approximate!

Itinerary

1. Shepherd's Sanctuary

   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.

   · 35 min· Admission included

2. Milk Grotto

   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.

   · 20 min· Admission included

3. Church of the Nativity

   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.

   · 20 min· Admission included

4. Cave of St. Jerome

   Not always possible sometimes they close if it is Booked for pilgrim group

   · 10 min

5. Star Street

   Star Street

   · Non-stop passage

6. Tomb of Rachel (Kever Rachel)

   Tomb of Rachel (Kever Rachel)

   · Non-stop passage

7. Sanctuary Bethlehem

   Sanctuary Bethlehem

   · Non-stop passage

8. Church of St. Catherine

   10 Mins

   · Non-stop passage

9. Bethlehem Museum

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

   · Non-stop passage

10. Blessings Gift Shop and The Olive Wood Factory

    Pass By Olive Wood Factory

    · Non-stop passage

11. Bab idDeir Art Gallery

    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.

    · Non-stop passage

12. Carmel of the Holy Child Jesus

    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.

    · Non-stop passage

Meeting and end point

What to know before you go

• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• We could wait on the line from 30-90 mins to see the Birth grotto on regular days
• This activity can accommodate a maximum of 55 travelers.
• You will receive confirmation immediately when you book.

Travelers

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

• From 1 days before : 100% refunded
• From 0 days before : 0% refunded

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