Jerusalem to Bethlehem and Dead Sea Tour: Explore Major Christian Pilgrimage Sites
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Embark on a tour from Jerusalem to Bethlehem and the Dead Sea, exploring major Christian pilgrimage sites. Visit Bethlehem, the birthplace of Jesus, and enjoy a bath in the Dead Sea's salty waters.
Duration: 11 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Shepherd’s Sanctuary - Visit to the Shepherds Field with the Guide.

The Shepherds’ Field Chapel, also known as the Sanctuary of the Gloria in excelsis Deo, is dedicated to Our Lady of Fatima and St. Theresa of Lisieux. This Roman Catholic religious site is located in Beit Sahour.

  • The Church of St. Catherine - Visit St. Catherine Church with the Guide - Grotto’s not always accessible of saint Jerome/joseph because if masses are booked they close them randomly

The Church of Saint Catherine, or Chapel of Saint Catherine, is a Catholic religious building situated next to the northern part of the Basilica of the Nativity in Bethlehem, West Bank, Palestinian territories.

  • Milk Grotto - Visit to the Milk Grotto with the Guide

The Chapel of the Milk Grotto of Our Lady, also known as the Grotto of Our Lady or Milk Grotto, is a Catholic chapel in Bethlehem, West Bank, Palestinian Territories.

  • Church of the Nativity - Nativity Church Visit with Tour Guide - Not always possible to visit Grotto’s on this tour, please book private to guarantee visit grotto’s

The Church of the Nativity, or Basilica of the Nativity, is a basilica in Bethlehem, West Bank, Palestine. The grotto within holds significant religious importance to Christians of various denominations as the birthplace of Jesus.

  • Bethlehem - Visit the Olive wood Factory and Store - no pressure to buy - Elijah tours don’t benefit from your shopping you can get their contact information and buy from them directly - 25 mins at the store & factory, total about 3-4 hours in Bethlehem
  • Dead Sea - Visit the Dead Sea With Driver Only - Niv Medbar Beach.
What's Included
  • Transport by air-conditioned vehicle
  • Pick up and Drop off to David Citadel Hotel Jerusalem
  • Only Bethlehem with Guide
What's Not Included
  • Food & Drink
  • Entry fees for Dead Sea 45 NIS each
Additional Information

Join us on a tour to the biblical Bethlehem, a town situated to the south of Jerusalem, within the West Bank. Known as the birthplace of Jesus in the Bible, it attracts a multitude of Christian pilgrims each year.

On this journey, the Shepherds Field, the Milk Grotto, the Nativity Church, and the Olive Wood Factory and Store will be visited before returning to Jerusalem. From there, we will traverse through the northern part of the Judean Desert till we reach the Dead Sea region.

Savor the experience of bathing in the Dead Sea. Drench yourself in mud and float on the high salinity waters. Approximately two hours will be dedicated to the Dead Sea experience before we start our journey back to Jerusalem, ending at the Jerusalem David Citadel Hotel.

  • It’s advised to have your passport with you as there are occasions where it may be required when crossing the checkpoints.

  • Please note that the schedule is flexible and a switch of vehicles may be needed.

  • Please bring your passport because it’s required sometimes when passing the checkpoint
  • All times are approximate, Switch of vehicles is Required
  • Pick Up at 7:45 in front of the David Citadel Hotel - All our Drivers have your main booking name on their phones, make sure to see your name on the phone of the driver before you go to the Viechle/bus
  • After you book the tour add us on WhatsApp for easier pickup we can tell you type of vehicle/driver name in the early morning only at the day of the Tour - Whatsapp number found in the ticket after you book the tour
  • Not always possible to visit the birth Grotto, especially on Sundays and Holidays
  • The waiting lines to see the birth grotto could vary from 1-2 hours during high season
Location
David Citadel Hotel
King David Street
Cancellation Policy

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

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Burroakauto
Mar 18, 2024
Dead Sea - The Dead Sea is an endorheic lake located in the Jordan Rift Valley, a geographic feature formed by the Dead Sea Transform (DST). This left lateral-moving transform fault lies along the tectonic plate boundary between the African Plate and the Arabian Plate. It runs between the East Anatolian Fault zone in Turkey and the northern end of the Red Sea Rift offshore of the southern tip of Sinai. It is here that the Upper Jordan River/Sea of Galilee/Lower Jordan River water system comes to an end.
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Mobile04505527022
Oct 12, 2023
Fantastic tour with an excellent tour guide - would book it again every time i am at place - The trip to Bethlehem on 9/20 2023, with the visit to the Shepherd's Field, the Church of the Nativity, the Milk Grotto, the tour of the old town of Bethlehem and the subsequent trip to the Dead Sea with the opportunity to swim is one of the most beautiful experiences of our trip to Israel. In particular, the tour guide Elias enriched the trip extraordinarily from a human and intellectual perspective. Elias knows how to impart historical knowledge in a perfect way, but never forgetting the humor in the seriousness of the topics. An unforgettable encounter. I would book exactly this trip again every time I visit Israel, always on the condition that Elias is available as a tour guide in Bethlehem. Thanks a lot for this wonderful day to a fair prize.
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Sherpa43378036708
Oct 5, 2023
Again and again - Great tour. Very knowledgeable guide Elijah. He brought the biblical events to life. Very helpful. Very vivid. Again and again.
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Alfonso_g
Oct 2, 2023
Life time memories. - The tour guide was informative and also was caring of the tourists needs, the bus driver was great also.
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C6024lmrubeng
Sep 30, 2023
Best of both worlds Tour - This tour from Elijah Tours and Travel lives up to it's many 5* reviews... it was everything we expected when I booked it. The organization, the scheduling, the transport, and the stops were all perfect. It wasnt a huge group, which was very nice. Our guide was for Bethlehem was "Elias" and he was very very good. He sprinkled in humor (Saint Elias) and he kept the group moving at a very steady pace...keeping stragglers (Ann---na!) in check. His local knowledge as a Palestinian Christian was quite illuminating. He did not shy away from alternative views from other people on the tour...and I respect him greatly for that. This is a very active tour...lots of walking...especially in the old section of Bethlehem. (which was what we hoped for) One caveat...better have a good bladder on this one....it was hot and lots of water was necessary. Go at every stop...and grab that extra falafel...thank me later. The Dead Sea part was for us-- perfect. You really only need a couple hours here. Lockers are cheap, bring a towel. The floating experience and the warm mud was incredible. I wasnt aware of the all the warnings about the water and its potential toxicity...so read the literature and keep your face and ears out of the water. Make sure and verify departure time from here...dont be rushing from the well stocked Dead Sea bar to the lot when its time to leave like we were :) lol Thanks R
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Phil_j
Sep 28, 2023
Awesome trip - Elias was a wonderful guide in Bethlehem! He was very knowledgeable and great at keeping our tour together. He would answer questions and explain the history and local culture. Loved free time at Dead Sea.
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Curiosity741375
Aug 31, 2023
Jesus & the salty water! - Had a great time with my older parents even when I had to translate all the information for them. The guide was knowledgeable and nice. The tour is very well organized and we learned a lot about Bethlehem, we even saw the original Banksy, and then we finished the day at the Dead Sea.
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Daytrip824044
Aug 31, 2023
Awesome - Elijah is an amazing guide. Very knowledge, very clear speech and very accommodating. I would highly recommend him
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Maci_l
Aug 28, 2023
Once in a lifetime experience! - Went during off season and on a Sunday and was able to get into all Churches and Caves! Amazing tour guide, very accommodating and knowledgeable! Good amount of time in car if going to Dead Sea too (we stayed in tel aviv-this defs added time- not too bad though) but get to stop at Jordan River on the way home!
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Sladanaj2023
Aug 27, 2023
Worth it! - Best part was Bethlehem. Guide was very informative and interesting to listen. We really enjoyed it. I would truly recommend this tour. Note for churches that you have to cover knees and shoulders, both men and women. Dead sea is ok to see, and to experience floating.
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