Bethlehem Tour

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 Hotel in Jerusalem and begin a tour to discover the holy city of Bethlehem.

We'll cross the Judean Hills to reach Bethlehem. Our first stop is Manger Square, where the three wise kings came to show their adoration for the newborn baby Jesus. The square is home to the Church of Nativity, where we will visit the grotto where Jesus was born. A 20-minute break will follow this visit.

Nearby is the church of Santa Catalina, where we enter the ancient caves beneath the church, which contain altars, tombs, and the site where Saint Jerome translated the Hebrew Bible into Latin.

Our last stop in Bethlehem is at Shepherd’s Field, which commemorates the first Annunciation of the birth of Christ.

After exploring the must-see sites in Bethlehem, we'll return to Jerusalem. Arrival is scheduled for 4.5 to 5 hours after pickup, with drop-off at the David Citadel Hotel or Ha'Giva Ha'Tzarfatit station.

Church of Nativity

Due to capacity restrictions, it may not always be possible to access the grotto of the Church of Nativity.