Jerusalem & Bethlehem Full-Day Shared Tour

Jerusalem & Bethlehem Full-Day Shared Tour from Jerusalem

See the two holiest cities of the Holy Land in one day. This shared-group guided tour takes you through the Old City of Jerusalem and on to Bethlehem, the birthplace of Jesus.

Availability: Sun, Tue, Thu (and on request)
Duration: 8 to 9 hours
Language: English
Group size: Shared group, minimum 3 travelers

What you will see on this Jerusalem and Bethlehem tour

Jerusalem, the Old City and Mount of Olives

• Mount of Olives panoramic viewpoint over the Old City and Temple Mount
• Garden of Gethsemane and the Kidron Valley
• The Western Wall (Wailing Wall)
• Via Dolorosa and the Stations of the Cross
• Church of the Holy Sepulchre, the traditional site of the crucifixion and resurrection
• The Christian and Jewish Quarters and the ancient Cardo

Bethlehem, the birthplace of Jesus

• Church of the Nativity and Manger Square
• Saint Catherine's Church
• The Milk Grotto Church
• Shepherds' Field in Beit Sahour
• A visit to a family olive wood workshop, where Bethlehem's Christian artisans hand-carve olive wood
• Optional traditional local lunch (falafel, shawarma and Holy Land specialties)

Please note:

Includes

• Guided tour of Jerusalem with an Israeli licensed guide
• Guided tour of Bethlehem with a Palestinian Christian licensed guide
• Transport in an air-conditioned vehicle
• Pick up at David Citadel Hotel, Jerusalem at 7:45 AM

Excludes

• Lunch and drinks (lunch available to purchase during the tour)
• Tips (optional)
• Personal expenses

Good to know

• The tour starts with pickup at David Citadel Hotel at 7:45 AM and finishes in the Old City of Jerusalem
• Bring your passport and your Israeli entry card (the blue entry slip you receive on arrival instead of a passport stamp, it is your visa). Both are required for the Bethlehem portion of the tour and at the checkpoint.
• Modest dress is required for the holy sites (covered shoulders and knees)
• A change of vehicle may be required for the Bethlehem portion of the tour
• Comfortable walking shoes recommended

Jerusalem and Bethlehem in one day

This Jerusalem and Bethlehem day tour from Jerusalem is ideal for Christian pilgrims and travelers who want to walk where Jesus walked, from the Old City of Jerusalem and the Church of the Holy Sepulchre to the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem.

Accessibility: Shared tours are not wheelchair accessible and are unsuitable for guests with limited mobility. Please contact us before booking to discuss a suitable private tour.