Tour Itinerary

07:15 Pick up from Tel Aviv - Textile Building (2 Kaufmann Street)

08:30 Pick up from Jerusalem - David Citadel Hotel

09:30 - Tour in Bethlehem

After arriving in Bethlehem, head to Manger Square and Church of the Nativity, possibly the oldest church in the world.
Enter the Basilica of the Nativity and see decorations from the Crusader period. See the Chapel of the Manger and the Altar of the Adoration of the Magi, and the Grotto of the Nativity, where Jesus is believed to have been born.
Passing the Armenian Chapel of the Kings, head to the Church of Saint Catherine.
Descend to the grottos beneath the church which contain several tombs and chapels, including the Chapel of the Innocent, the Chapel of Joseph and the Tomb of Jerome.
See the grotto where Jerome translated the Hebrew Bible to Latin.
The last stop is Shepherd's Field, the Biblical location where an angel appeared to shepherds at night and told them a savior had been born in Bethlehem. See the tent-shaped chapel now in the field, decorated with scenes from the life of Christ.

13:00 The tour ends in Jerusalem

Please note this tour ends in Jerusalem, no return transportation is included

NB - all timings are approximate

Essential Information

• Tour ends approx. 13:00 at the David Citadel Hotel, Jerusalem.
• Passport compulsory for visit to Bethlehem
• Due to visitors overload a visit down to Nativity cave is not always possible
• Modest dress is obligatory for visits to holy sites; covered knees and shoulders
• Visit to Bethlehem may require a change of vehicle as well as a local Palestinian guide

Inclusions & Exclusions

Included:

• Transportation by air-conditioned vehicle
• A fully qualified and licensed tour guide
• Entrance fees

Excluded:

• Drinks & Food
• Personal Travel Insurance
• Gratuities

Highlights

• Visit the Church of the Nativity which is the birthplace of Jesus Christ
• Walk through the Manger Square
• Visit the Shepherds fields
• At the Church of Nativity, we cannot guarantee descending to the grotto of the nativity, due to the high number of visitors
• Modest dress is obligatory for visits to holy sites; covered knees and shoulders are required
• The minimum age required for the tour is 4 years old.