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4.5(41)8 hours–11 hoursBethlehem
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First we will visit The City of Kind David. The City where Jesus Christ was born. Containing one of the most famous churches in The Holy Lands,The Nativity Church attracts more than 300,000 visitors every year, along with The Shepherd’s Field Church, The Milk Grotto and The Old City of Bethlehem. During our trip we will have the opportunity to have a guided visit to all three major churches. In addition we will visit The City of The Shepherd’s – Beit Sahour. Lastly we will treat ourselves to a relaxing and refreshing visit to one of the most unique seas in the world, The Dead Sea, It’s rich and healthy water makes it a special experience to have. * Make Sure to bring your passport as it is required sometimes when passing the checkpoints. * Visit to the Cave Inside the Nativity Church not possible on this tour , also saint jerome/saint joseph cave is not always open. * Switch of vehicle is required, All times are approximate!

What's included

  • Licensed Tour Guide in Bethlehem Only
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Tour Taxes

What's not included

  • Lunch
  • Sunscreen, Bathing Suits, Hats and Towels for The Dead Sea
  • Dead Sea

Itinerary

  • Pass By from outside
  • Visit Nativity Church in Bethlehem
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Saint Catherine’s Church is a Franciscan monastery. It is said to be built on the site of Christ’s appearance to St. Catherine of Alexandria and his prediction of her martyrdom at the beginning of the 4th century.
  • The Dead Sea is located near Jericho the oldest city in the world. enjoying the beautiful scenes of the Judean Desert and The city. We will go to one of the most unique seas in the World. The Dead Sea is famous for the rich minerals and the salty water that will make you float effortlessly.
  • This is the Beach we visit in the Dead Sea also it have Pool, we spend About Two Hours in the Dead Sea
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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".
  • 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.

Good to know

  • 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 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

Meeting point

Pick Up From Jerusalem: Pick up at 7:45 from J David Citadel Hotel in Jerusalem, King David 7, Jerusalem, 9410119, Israel. (In front of the hotel) -

Cancellation

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

Languages

  • English guide