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, according to the scriptures, the three wise kings came to show their adoration for newborn 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.

Nearby is the Church of Santa Catalina, where we’ll enter ancient caves under the church, home to altars, tombs, and the site where Saint Jerome translated the Hebrew Bible into Latin.

Our last stop will be at Shepherd’s Field, where the shrine commemorates the first Annunciation of the birth of Christ.

After exploring the must-see sites in Bethlehem, we will 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, access to the grotto of the Church of Nativity may not always be available.