Top Bethlehem Day Trips

Explore a mix of ancient and contemporary history during this shared full-day excursion to Bethlehem and Jericho. Visit sights important to the history of Christianity, including the Church of the Nativity—believed to be Jesus’ birthplace—and the Church of Saint Catherine. Meet local artisans and see Banksy’s political art, including the Walled-Off Hotel.

Visit Bethlehem highlights on a tour that combines transport and a guided walking tour to maximize your sightseeing time. From Manger Square to the Church of the Nativity, Milk Grotto, and the Shepherds’ Field, you’ll cover important Biblical sites with a guide who can help unlock the history behind each destination; pickup at a central location in Jerusalem or Tel Aviv gets you on the road with no fuss.

We will start our tour driving through the Judean hills to Bethlehem. Upon arrival, we will ride through the city and see the important attractions before arriving to Manger Square. There we will have a guided visit to Church of The Nativity where Jesus was born in an underground cave that the church was built on. Then we will take a short walk with the guide to the Church of Milk Grotto. After we finish we will ride to the town of Beit Sahour, the city of the Shepherd’s. There we will have a guided visit to the Chapel of the Shepherd’s Field. Continuing our tour we will have a 25bminute visit an olive wood factory and a cooperative store. Lastly we will visit one of the most unique in history and geography cities in the world, Jericho. We will visit the most important biblical and historical sites in the city as well as the jordan river. *Make Sure to bring your passport *Switch of vehicle is required, All times are approximate! * no monastery visit

Visit two of the most historic destinations within the West Bank during this full-day guided tour of Bethlehem and Jericho. See sights featured in the Old and New Testament, including the Church of Nativity, believed to be Jesus’s birthplace, and the location of the hilltop monastery, Mount of Temptation. Ground transfers and guided tours are included; cable-car rides to the monastery are available at an extra cost.

Get an in-depth introduction to the political and social realities of Bethlehem during this private tour. Get an overview of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict from a specialist in Peace and Conflict Resolution studies. See Biblical-era historical sights, including the Shepherds’ Fields and the Church of the Nativity. Visit a refugee camp, Banksy’s Walled-Off Hotel, and political murals along the separation barrier.

First we will visit The City of Kind David. The City where Jesus Christ was born. Containing one of the most famous churches in The Holy Lands,The Nativity Church attracts more than 300,000 visitors every year, along with The Shepherd’s Field Church, The Milk Grotto and The Old City of Bethlehem. During our trip we will have the opportunity to have a guided visit to all three major churches. In addition we will visit The City of The Shepherd’s – Beit Sahour. 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 sometimes when passing the checkpoints. * Visit to the Cave Inside the Nativity Church not possible on this tour , also saint jerome/saint joseph cave is not always open. * Switch of vehicle is required, All times are approximate!

Visit a handful of sights considered sacred to Christians around the world during this full-day Christian-themed tour of the West Bank. Enjoy a guided visit to the Church of the Nativity, believed to be the birthplace of Jesus Christ. See other sights mentioned in the New Testament, including the Church of the Shepherds Field and the Milk Grotto. Select hotel transfers are included.

Visit Bethlehem’s top historical and religious sights during this full-day, multi-stop tour of the picturesque Palestinian city. Enjoy a guided visit to the Church of the Nativity, learn the history behind King Herod’s Palace in Herodian National Park, get a peek at millennia-old waterways at Solomon’s Pools, and venture outside the city for a stop at 5th-century Mar Saba Monastery.

Travelers who are interested in history - particularly that of early Christianity - won’t want to miss this private day tour to Bethlehem and Jericho. Visit legendary places that you’ve read about, including Manger Square, the Milk Grotto, the Church of the Nativity, and much more. You’ll see a lot in one day. As this is a private tour it is customizable to suit your needs.

Daniel is a holder of Master’s degree in Peace & Conflict Resolution and a BA in Music and has been a peace activist and worked in the interfaith community for the last 15 years. The tour goes deeply into historical facts connected also with theological inside since he has a BA in Music and Biblical Studies.

This tour is designed so you don't lose any time waiting for a big group to finish and move around. All Private tours are operated with the newest cars. First we will have a guided tour to one of the oldest churches in the world, the Church of Nativity. As well as Milk Grotto Church and St. Catherine church.Then we continue our trip to Beit Sahour the city of The Shepherd's. We will have a visit to the Chapel of the Shepherd’s field where the angels appeared to announce the birth of Jesus Christ. Then we will visit a local olive wood workshop and gain an insight on the crafts of the locals. Visit to Jordan River & Jericho included and Lastly we will treat ourselves to a relaxing and refreshing visit to one of the most unique seas in the world, The Dead Sea, its rich and healthy water makes it a special experience to have. * Make Sure to bring your passport as it is required sometimes when passing the checkpoints. * Switch of vehicle is required, All times are approximate!.

Visit some of the world’s most holiest grounds without worrying about a big group holding you back and interrupting your experience during this St. George's Monastery, Wadi Qelt, Mar Saba, and Bethlehem private tour. See the Church of the Nativity, Chapel of the Milk Grotto, Cave of St. Jerome, and Mar Saba Monastery. Plus, you’ll ride comfortably in an air-conditioned vehicle and enjoy a provided falafel lunch.

A guided tour of the oldest church in the world is provided as well as Saint Catherine's church and The Church of Milk Grotto.  Then we continue our trip to Beit Sahour the city of The Shepherd's. Beit sahour is one of the highest cities in christian population. 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. Mar Saba Monastery dates back to the fifth century. Founded by Saint Sabas, it's been extensively expanded and fortified over the years. Lastly we will go to The Mount of Temptation & Saint George Monastery. As mentioned in the gospels the Holy Spirit led Jesus into the desert.s. The summit of the mount, about 360 meters above sea level, offers a spectacular panoramic view of the Jordan Valley, the Dead Sea and the mountains of Moab and Gilead. * Make Sure to bring your passport as it is required sometimes. * Switch of vehicle is required, All times are approximate!

Get an insider’s perspective on Bethlehem, a must-see Holy Land site that is also home to a vibrant Palestinian community. Cover thousands of years of history, from Nativity Church—believed to be the birthplace of Jesus Christ—to the contemporary artist Banky’s graffiti along the separation wall. Other highlights include meeting with locals in Aida Refugee Camp, a tasty hummus and falafel lunch (your expense), and a visit to an olive wood workshop.

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.

It's a full day tour with a private guide focusing on the only 4 remaining monasteries that still exist in the Judean desert from the 4th century. You will enjoy the view of the desert and amazingly built monasteries and you will leave about the history and the culture region as well as the history and the stories behind these monasteries.

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. Learn about the Essenes who lived at the shore of the Dead Sea and wrote the Dead Sea Scrolls. 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, enjoy a float in the Dead Sea, the lowest and saltiest sea on earth.

Jericho is about one-hour drive from Bethlehem. You will be taken to visit Elisha's Spring, the Mount of Temptation (Lunch on the Mountain), the Sycamore tree that Zacchaeus climbed to see Jesus, and the Jordan River where Jesus was Baptized. The day will end with swimming in the Dead Sea. The unique about this tour is the different talks that happens on the way the explain more about life in Palestine and moving from cities throughout the country Depending on time there will also be the option of visiting Hisham's Palace, St. George's Monastery and/or the Qumran Caves where the famous Dead Sea Scrolls were found between 1946 to 1956.

Visit two of the most historic cities within the West Bank during this full-day, small-group trip to Bethlehem and Hebron. Visit two UNESCO-listed attractions, the Tomb of the Patriarchs and the Nativity Church, believed to be the birthplace of Jesus. Learn about artisanal olive wood crafts and see Banksy’s political art, including the Walled-Off Hotel. Air-conditioned transportation is included.

A private tour with a flexible itinerary and your guide is easy going and open for any questions. You will get an interesting explanation in every site you stop at as well as general information about the cities you visit, the people and the culture and much more.

This is full day tour in Bethlehem.. We can provide a religious, Historical and political tour. You interact with locals and walk in the old city of Bethlehem. In short you taste the culture and have understanding of the situation We can offer a half-day tour Or a two-city tour

Enjoy Bethlehem and the amazing Monastery of Mar Saba, one of the oldest continuously active Christian monasteries in the world located in the middle of nowhere, in the Judean Desert facing the Kidron Valley. Explore a city of biblical history from Kind Davids’ time to today’s life. Walk in the city’s quarters, learn about local olive oil production and handicrafts, visit the Church of Nativity, Shepherd’s Field, visit Aida refugee camp and see Banksy Graffiti’s.