Bethlehem & The Dead Sea Full Day Tour from Jerusalem

Explore the most important Christian sites in the holy lands with this tour.

Bethlehem is one of the important Christian sites in the holy lands as it contains one of the oldest churches in the world The church of Nativity. Then we continue our trip to Beit Sahour the city of The Shepherd's. We will explore the daily lives of the locals and visit The Chapel of The Shepherd's where the angles first announced the birth of Jesus.

Lastly we will treat ourselves to a relaxing and refreshing visit to one of the most unique seas in the world, The Dead Sea, It's rich and healthy water makes it a special experience to have.

• Make Sure to bring your passport as it is required when passing the checkpoint sometimes
• Switch of vehicle is required, All times are approximate!

Itinerary

1. Church of the Nativity · 40 min

   A full guided tour to the Church of the Nativity. The Church is one of the oldest working churches in existence today. The first Church was built by the Roman Emperor Constantine in the 4th century AD, over the grotto where Mary gave birth to Jesus. The church is located where Jesus was born in Bethlehem.

2. Church of St. Catherine · 10 min

   Saint Catherine’s Church is a Franciscan monastery. It is said to be built on the site of Christ’s appearance to St. Catherine of Alexandria and his prediction of her martyrdom at the beginning of the 4th century.

3. Milk Grotto · 25 min

   The Milk Grotto church is the place where the Holy Family found refuge during the Massacre of the Innocents, before they could flee to Egypt. The name is derived from the story that a "drop of milk" of the Virgin Mary fell on the floor of the cave and changed its color to white.

4. Shepherd's Sanctuary · 40 min

   The Chapel of The Shepherd's Field.It marks the place where, the angels first announced the birth of Christ. The Shepherds' Field Chapel is a religious building of the Catholic church that is in the area of Beit Sahur southeast of Bethlehem in the West Bank in Palestine. The chapel marks the place where the angels first announced the birth of Christ.

5. Aida Camp

   Aida, also spelled 'Ayda, is a Palestinian refugee camp situated 2 kilometers north of the historic center of Bethlehem and 1 km north of Beit Jala.

6. Bab idDeir Art Gallery

   Bab idDeir Art Gallery is an independent artistic and cultural space in Bethlehem, located in Deik quarters part of the historical old city of Bethlehem.

7. St. Jerome's Cave

   The Cave of Jerome is actually located beneath the Church of St. Catherine, and can also be accessed from there. St. Jerome, a Dalmation priest (345-420 A.D.), translated much of the Old Testament from Hebrew and Greek to the Latin "Vulgate".

8. Carmel of the Holy Child Jesus

   The Order of the Blessed Virgin Mary of Mount Carmel does not have a single founder but was founded by a group of hermits living close to the “Spring of Elijah” on Mount Carmel, with two roots of their spirituality: the Prophet Elijah and the Virgin Mary. At the beginning of the 13th century the hermits received a rule of life, which was written by Saint Albert, Patriarch of Jerusalem.

9. Blessings Gift Shop and The Olive Wood Factory

   Pass By Olive Wood Factory

10. Sanctuary Bethlehem · 40 min

    The Nativity Church in Bethlehem old City

11. Tomb of Rachel (Kever Rachel)

    Rachel's Tomb is the site revered as the burial place of the matriarch Rachel.

12. Bethlehem Museum

    The Bethlehem Museum is dedicated to fostering a deeper understanding and appreciation for Palestine's heritage, identity, culture and art.

13. Dead Sea Region · 15 min

    Follow the mineral-rich muddy footprints of Herod, Solomon and Cleopatra to the legendary Dead Sea and resorts developed round its adjacent hot springs. This famed health destination, at the world's lowest dry point, is known for helping with rheumatic and skin problems.

14. Dead Sea · 1 h

    The Dead Sea is one of a kind attraction that is located in the deepest area in the world. It's water is rich in minerals that is beneficial for the heath of the skin and the concentration of the salt in the water makes it easier for almost anyone to floats effortlessly.

15. Neve Midbar Beach · 1 h

    This is the Beach we visit in the Dead Sea also it have Pool, we spend About Two Hours in the Dead Sea

What's included

• Private transportation
• Tour Guide - Only in Bethlehem
• Air-conditioned vehicle

What's not included

• Food & Drinks
• Dead Sea Entrance 45 NIS each

Meeting point

Start time

07:45

End point

Languages

In-person guide: English

Travellers

• Adult (1–99)

Options

• Jerusalem Pick up & Drop offfrom €136.43

  Pick up at 7:45 David Citadel : Pick up at 7:45 from David Citadel Hotel in Jerusalem, King David 7 Street, Jerusalem, 9410119, Israel.

  Start time: 07:45

  In-person guide: English

Additional information

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• we cannot guarantee visiting the grotto of the nativity on holidays or sundays
• We could wait on the line from 30-90 mins to see the Birth grotto on regular days

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.