Israel, Palestine · Religious & Spiritual

1-Day Bethlehem Historical Tour with Nativity Church and Shepherds Field

1 Day Round trip from Bethlehem Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Visit the Church of the Nativity, revered as the birthplace of Jesus since the 2nd century
  • 02 Explore Bethlehem's Latin, Greek Orthodox, Franciscan, and Armenian religious sites
  • 03 Walk through Bethlehem's old city, including the Syrian Quarter and Hosh Abu Jarour
  • 04 Enjoy a traditional falafel lunch at Afteem Restaurant
  • 05 Visit Shepherds Field, where the angel of the Lord is said to have appeared to the shepherds

Walk through the ancient and holy city of Bethlehem, a Palestinian town south of Jerusalem that is famous as the biblical birthplace of Jesus and a major Christian pilgrimage destination. Visit the oldest church in the world, explore historical sites, gain insight into the native culture, and taste the local food.

Visit the oldest church in the world, the Church of the Nativity, identified by Christian tradition as the birthplace of Jesus since the 2nd century.

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At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
City Bethlehem
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

Bethlehem Old City and Sacred Sites Tour

  • Visit the oldest church in the world, the Church of the Nativity, identified by Christian tradition as the birthplace of Jesus since the 2nd century.

  • Explore the Latin, Greek Orthodox, Franciscan, and Armenian convents and churches, as well as the bell towers, terraced gardens, and the pilgrimage route.

  • Walk through the old city of Bethlehem and visit the Bethlehem Icon Center, located in Hosh Abu Jarour.

  • Discover the Syrian Quarter.

  • Travel through the city's old building structures and get an idea of how people lived here many years ago.

  • Visit an old olive press called Bad Jackaman.

  • Have a traditional falafel lunch at Afteem Restaurant.

  • Walk along Milk Grotto Street and visit a local olive wood factory.

  • Drive to Shepherds Field, the site where the angel of the Lord is said to have appeared to shepherds, bringing them good tidings of the birth of Jesus.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Bethlehem 1 city · 1 Day

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Professional local guide

  • Private car in Bethlehem

  • Falafel lunch in a local restaurant

What's Not Included

  • Any personal expenses

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Bethlehem
Tour start
Bethlehem
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 1 day finishes where it began, in Bethlehem.

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