Embark on a captivating Bethlehem Day Tour and discover the ancient wonders of Herodion, Mar Saba Monastery, and the Old City. Walk in the footsteps of Joseph and Mary, marvel at the panoramic views from Mount Herodium, and explore the historic Nativity Church. Immerse yourself in the rich history and culture of this sacred destination with a knowledgeable local guide.
Embark on a captivating Bethlehem Day Tour and discover the ancient wonders of Herodion, Mar Saba Monastery, and the Old City. Walk in the footsteps of Joseph and Mary, marvel at the panoramic views from Mount Herodium, and explore the historic Nativity Church. Immerse yourself in the rich history and culture of this sacred destination with a knowledgeable local guide.
- Bethlehem - Meet your private guide-driver at Bethlehem 300 Checkpoint and depart to the Old City of Bethlehem. Walk the narrow streets of the old city and enjoy the old architects of the buildings from the Ottoman period. Stop by Bethlehem Icon Center, which used to be a local house and today it’s a center teaching Byzantine Iconography. Walk the…
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Bethlehem - Meet your private guide-driver at Bethlehem 300 Checkpoint and depart to the Old City of Bethlehem. Walk the narrow streets of the old city and enjoy the old architects of the buildings from the Ottoman period. Stop by Bethlehem Icon Center, which used to be a local house and today it’s a center teaching Byzantine Iconography. Walk the Star Street— the way that Joseph and Mary took when they came to Bethlehem, the birthplace of Jesus. Walk onward through the old city and stop the main old entrance of the city then to Hosh Al Syrian quarter, see the building from inside and stop for a cup of tea or Arabic coffee.
Visit an old Olive Press museum and learn about olive harvest and olive oil production, the building which houses the museum dates back as far as the 19th century. It houses many ethnographic and archaeological artifacts featuring the entire process of oil production. Furthermore, the exhibit also shows the many uses for oil such as lamps, medicine, food, soap, and even cosmetics. - Church of the Nativity - Continue to Manger Square and visit the Nativity Church, the birthplace of Jesus and the oldest church in the world.
- Afteem Restaurant - You will have a nice lunch break at Afteem Restaurant for Falafel, Hummus and typical Salad lunch. (own expense).
- Chapel of the Shepherds’ Field - Drive to the Shepherd’s Field where the angel Gabriel appeared to the shepherds, see the ruins that go back to the Byzantine time and the current church.
- Mar Saba Monastery - Drive to Mar Saba Monastery in the Judean Desert, one of the oldest monasteries in the Holy Land. Men can visit the monastery while women are not allowed inside but still, they can enjoy the view from outside and the guide’s explanations.
- Herodion National Park - Take a short drive to Herodion National Park, the palace of Herod the Great from the roman period 1st century BC. From the top of the mountain, enjoy a panorama view of the landscape of the area and from there you can see Jordan mountains and the Dead Sea.
- The Walled Off Hotel - Visit Banksy Graffiti arts in Bethlehem, The Walled Off Hotel of Banksy and the separation wall.
- Private Tour Guide
- Pickup from Bethlehem 300 Checkpoint or hotel
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- No fuel surcharges
- Private Tour Guide
- Pickup from Bethlehem 300 Checkpoint or hotel
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- No fuel surcharges
- Gratuities
- Entrance fees to all sites
- Public transportation to the meeting point
- Gratuities
- Entrance fees to all sites
- Public transportation to the meeting point
Experience the beauty of the Old City of Bethlehem on this day trip, walk along the narrow star street where Joseph and Mary walked when they came to Bethlehem. Get an incredible view of the landscape from the top of Mount Herodium, Herod’s the Great roman palace and visit Mar Saba Monastery in the Judean Desert. Learn about the history of the sites and…
Experience the beauty of the Old City of Bethlehem on this day trip, walk along the narrow star street where Joseph and Mary walked when they came to Bethlehem. Get an incredible view of the landscape from the top of Mount Herodium, Herod’s the Great roman palace and visit Mar Saba Monastery in the Judean Desert. Learn about the history of the sites and the daily life from your local tour guide! Visit Shepherd’s field, caves were used by the Shepherds 2000 years ago. Visit the Nativity Church, the birthplace of Jesus and the oldest church in the world still in daily use. By the end of the tour, you will see Banksy Graffiti art.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.