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 to discover the holy city of Bethlehem.

We'll cross the Judean Hills to reach Bethlehem. Our first stop is Manger Square, recognized as the location where the three wise kings came to show their adoration for newborn baby Jesus. The square features 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, we'll visit the church of Santa Catalina, entering the ancient caves beneath the church, which contains altars, tombs, and the site where Saint Jerome translated the Hebrew Bible into Latin.

Our final stop in Bethlehem will be at Shepherd’s Field hill, where a shrine commemorates the first Annunciation of the birth of Christ.

After exploring the must-see sites in Bethlehem, we'll return to Jerusalem. The drop-off is scheduled for 4.5 to 5 hours after pickup at either 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.