3-Hour Bethlehem Tour from Jerusalem with Church of the Nativity

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Stroll through the alleys of Old Bethlehem
• 02 Visit the Church of the Nativity
• 03 Learn about Bethlehem's association with Jesus
• 04 Enjoy shopping in the local market

Sign up for a short excursion to explore the historic city of Bethlehem. Visit the Church of the Nativity, one of the oldest churches in the world, identified with the place where Mother Mary gave birth to Lord Jesus. Observe the cultural life as you walk through the alleys of this old city, and remember to purchase souvenirs from the local market to remember this beautiful trip.

The Church of the Nativity is one of the oldest churches in the world.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Jerusalem, Bethlehem

Languages English, Hebrew

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Bethlehem Visit from Jerusalem

• Meet your tour guide in Jerusalem and drive to Bethlehem, located in the West Bank. The journey follows the separation fence from Ben Israel to the Palestinian Authority.
• Cross the Ben Israel border into the Palestinian Authority and enter Bethlehem.
• Stroll through the alleys of Old Bethlehem, enjoy the local shops, and visit the Church of the Nativity. The Church of the Nativity is one of the oldest churches in the world. It is built over a cave identified as the place where Mother Mary gave birth to Jesus. This is a rare opportunity to visit the place where it all began - the birth that illuminated the world, and where the Star of Bethlehem appeared and symbolized to kings the birth of the Messianic King.
• Travel back to Jerusalem.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Guiding service
• Entries to the sites

What's Not Included

• Food
• Shopping
• Travel from your hotel to Hotel "Everett" in Bet Gala

What to bring

• Passport (since we will pass through the border)
• Comfortable walking shoes
• Modest clothes

Know before you go

• Bethlehem is located on the West Bank in the territory of the Palestinian Authority. It is a city whose inhabitants are mostly Arabs, and the spoken language is Arabic.
• Please avoid wearing shorts and tank tops that expose the shoulders.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Jaffa Gate, שער יפו, ירושלים

Tour start

Jerusalem, Israel

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.