Israel, Palestine · Religious & Spiritual

8-Hour Bethlehem and Herodium Tour with Biblical and Archaeological Sites

8 Hours Round trip from Bethlehem Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Walk through Bethlehem's ancient streets and discuss the city's graffiti
02 Explore the Shepherds' Field and visit the Church of the Nativity
03 Visit the Chapel of the Milk Grotto, an important biblical site
04 Discover ancient Bethlehemites' professions while walking through the souk
05 See the ruins of the ancient fortress and villages at Herodium

Explore the highlights of Bethlehem, a Palestinian town south of Jerusalem in the West Bank and the biblical birthplace of Jesus, making it a major Christian pilgrimage destination. Visit churches and chapels that became part of the Holy Bible, walk through the ancient streets, and discover local history in the souk. End the tour with a stop at the Herodium archaeological site.

Walk through the ancient streets, looking at and discussing the graffiti.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Jerusalem, Bethlehem

Languages Arabic, English, Italian

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Bethlehem and Herodium Highlights

Meet the guide either at the Bethlehem checkpoint or the Jerusalem bus stop.
Walk through the ancient streets, looking at and discussing the graffiti.
Explore the Shepherds' Field and visit the Church of the Nativity.
Head to the Chapel of the Milk Grotto.
Learn about the ancient professions of Bethlehemites while walking through the souk. Have a delicious lunch at a local restaurant.
Head to the Herodium archaeological site and see the ruins of the ancient fortress and villages.

End of the tour.

The route