Discover the holy sites in the city where Jesus Christ was born. On this tour, you'll witness the cultural heritage of Bethlehem and visit the church of the Nativity.
Bethlehem Tour
At the indicated time, we'll meet at the entrance of the Waldorf Astoria Jerusalem Hotel and begin a tour to discover the holy city of Bethlehem.
We'll cross the Judean Hills, which will take us to Bethlehem. Upon arrival, our first stop is Manger Square, the location which, according to the scriptures, is where the three wise kings came to show their adoration for newborn baby Jesus. The square is home to the Church of Nativity, where we'll visit the grotto where Jesus was born. After this visit, we'll take a 20-minute break.
Very close by, we'll find the church of Santa Catalina, where we'll enter the ancient caves located under the church, home to altars, tombs, and the site where Saint Jerome translated the Hebrew Bible into Latin.
Our last stop in Bethlehem will be at Shepherd’s Field hill, upon which you'll find the shrine that commemorated the first Annunciation of the birth of Christ.
After exploring the must-see sites in Bethlehem, we'll return to Jerusalem. In this city, where arrival is scheduled for 4.5 to 5 hours after pickup, we'll drop you off at the David Citadel Hotel or at Ha'Giva Ha'Tzarfatit station.
Church of Nativity
Due to capacity restrictions, it will not always be possible to access the grotto of the Church of Nativity.
