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 Jerusalem Hotel and begin a tour of 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 adore the newborn Jesus. The square is home to the Church of Nativity, where we will visit the grotto where Jesus was born. After this visit, there will be a 20-minute break.

Nearby is the Church of Santa Catalina, where we'll enter ancient caves beneath the church, housing altars, tombs, and the site of Saint Jerome's translation of the Hebrew Bible into Latin.

Our last stop will be Shepherd’s Field hill, which commemorates the first Annunciation of Christ's birth.

After exploring the key 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, access to the grotto of the Church of Nativity may not always be possible.