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Bethlehem Birthplace Tour and Dead Sea Relaxation: Encounter History and Nature
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Bethlehem
Immerse yourself in history and nature with our Bethlehem Birthplace Tour and Dead Sea Relaxation. Explore famous churches, visit historic sites, and experience the unique waters of the Dead Sea.
Duration:
11 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Old City of Jerusalem - Pass By from outside
- Sanctuary Bethlehem - Visit Nativity Church in Bethlehem
- Milk Grotto - 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.
- Shepherd’s Sanctuary - 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.
- Church of the Nativity - 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.
- The Church of St. Catherine - Saint Catherineâs Church is a Franciscan monastery. It is said to be built on the site of Christâs appearance to St. Catherine of Alexandria and his prediction of her martyrdom at the beginning of the 4th century.
- Dead Sea - The Dead Sea is located near Jericho the oldest city in the world. enjoying the beautiful scenes of the Judean Desert and The city. We will go to one of the most unique seas in the World. The Dead Sea is famous for the rich minerals and the salty water that will make you float effortlessly.
- Neve Midbar Beach - This is the Beach we visit in the Dead Sea also it have Pool, we spend About Two Hours in the Dead Sea
- 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.
- 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.
- Cave of St. Jerome - 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”.
- 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 âSpring of Elijahâ 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.
- Blessings Gift Shop and The Olive Wood Factory - Pass By Olive Wood Factory
- Tomb of Rachel (Kever Rachel) - Rachel’s Tomb is the site revered as the burial place of the matriarch Rachel.
- Dead Sea - 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.
What's Included
- Licensed Tour Guide exclusive to Bethlehem
- Air-conditioned transportation
- All tour taxes included
What's Not Included
- Lunch
- Sunscreen, Bathing Suits, Hats and Towels for The Dead Sea
- Dead sea ticket 45 nis each pay at day of tour .
Additional Information
Our first destination is The City of King David, the birthplace of Jesus Christ. This city houses The Nativity Church, one of the most renowned churches in The Holy Lands, attracting over 300,000 visitors annually. Other notable attractions include The Shepherd’s Field Church, The Milk Grotto, and The Old City of Bethlehem. During this trip, we will have the privilege of guided tours to all three major churches. In addition, we will explore The City of The Shepherd’s – Beit Sahour.
To conclude our trip, we will unwind at one of the most extraordinary seas globally, The Dead Sea. Its mineral-rich water guarantees a unique and invigorating experience.
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Don’t forget your passport as it could be required at some checkpoints.
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Note that the tour will not include a visit to the Cave Inside the Nativity Church. Further, the Saint Jerome/Saint Joseph cave may not always be accessible.
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Vehicle changes will be required and all times provided are approximate!
- 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
Location
The Walled Off Hotel
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Gabs_f
Oct 8, 2023
Spectacular - Really enjoyed our tour with mu family. Our tour guide Elias made it even better! He really took care of us like family, made sure we had time to take pictures, made sure no one was jumping on our queue and protected us especially since Bethelehem wasn't safe for tourists. He really made my day with his sense of humour and professionalism! 5* for me!
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Max_s
Oct 6, 2023
Bethlehem and The Dead Sea - a must see experience! - Bethlehem tour was a blast! Elias - the English speaking guide - was superb: knowledgeable, very considerate and with a great sense of humor. We saw all the mandatory religious sights, plus got a glimpse of life in the West Bank. Highly recommended. The extension to the Dead Sea is a must - crossing the desert, the Bedouins, taking a dip in the Dead Sea at 1,290 feet below sea level - a unique experience! Rami, the driver for the day, kept his cool and was very professional during this 10 hour day trip.
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Andres_o
Sep 29, 2023
Elliias was a great tour... - Elliias was a great tour guide.. his knowledge and kindness make the tour unforgettable .
Amazing experience
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Simon_g
Sep 1, 2023
Informative , Excellent , Dont Miss Kind Of Tour... - The whole tour of Bethlehem...Elias our tour guide...the detail/explanations throughout the tour were simply Awesome 10 out of 10....Will Definitely Recommend.
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Roberto_g
Aug 28, 2023
Bethelem and Dead Sea are "must see" spots - The guide in Bethelem managed to take the group to all spots, despite the challenges (ceremonies, other groups, etc). The last stop at the gift shop was convenient, giving the opportunity to purchase a sandwich by late morning and saving a precious time. And the bath in the Dead Sea is a must, no one should skip that.
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Tina_b
Aug 27, 2023
Amazing trip - the guide... - Amazing trip - the guide was very knowledgeable and brought humour to the tour. Thoroughly enjoyable and highly recommended.
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Heydon_m
Aug 17, 2023
Good Value and Well Run tour of two iconic destinations - I had a great tour with Johnny, A local Bethlehem Palestinian guide. The first half was spent in the church sites in Bethlehem, and the second half was spent at the Dead Sea.
It was a very quick stop for lunch at a gift shop, where most of us bought our tickets to the Dead Sea. Do note that you have to budget for the additional cost of lunch and your ticket to the Dead Sea beach.
The Dead Sea was my personal highlight. The beach resort had easy access and great facilities, and you could buy drinks etc for reasonable prices. We had at least two hours here and it was plenty of time.
I’m not sure why other reviewers are critiquing it being overly religious. It’s really not - and besides, you don’t come to the birthplace of Jesus and avoid religion. Our guide certainly didn’t preach to us.
My only criticism was that the Church of the Nativity was very crowded, but that’s just the popularity of the site and no fault of our guide.
Overall a great tour and happy I chose this one
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Hector_m
Sep 19, 2023
the experience is great - the trip there is nice but too short time to enjoy the dead sea. would be nice to have more time to enjoy the swimming in the dead sea
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Barbro_s
Aug 29, 2023
Excellent guide - The guide in Betlehem was amazing. All in all a great trip but maybe a bit too much in one day, especially from Tel aviv
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Tanja_t
Aug 10, 2023
The Bethlehem experience... - The Bethlehem experience and tour with our tour guide Elias was excellent. The Dead Sea part of the tour was average but the Bethlehem tour is well worth it.
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