Take a great way to explore the history and religion of the Old City of Bethlehem, a city listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Following your guided tour of the most important sites in Bethlehem, you will visit the Dead Sea where you can swim or relax.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
- Reserve now & pay later
- Keep your travel plans flexible — book your spot and pay nothing today.
- Covid-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures are in place. Check your activity voucher once you book for full details.
- Duration 10 hours - 1 day
- Check availability to see starting times.
- Skip the line through a separate entrance
- Live tour guide
- English
Experience
2 starting location options:
Grand Beach Hotel, David Citadel Hotel
Bus / coach
(35 minutes)
Chapel of the Milk Grotto
Guided tour (15 minutes)
Church of The Nativity
Guided tour (1 hour)
Chapel of the Shepherds' Field
Guided tour (30 minutes)
Beit Sahour, Palestine
Shopping (30 minutes)
Bus / coach
(1 hour)
Dead Sea
Photo stop, Swimming (2 hours)
Bus / coach
(40 minutes)
2 drop-off locations:
David Citadel Hotel, Grand Beach Hotel
For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.
- Feel the spirituality on a tour of Bethlehem, the birthplace of Jesus Christ
- Visit the Shepherds Field, the Church of the Nativity, and the Milk Grotto
- Drive east through the Judean Desert to reach the lowest point on Earth
- Relax, swim, and float effortlessly in the salty waters of the Dead Sea
Discover the famous old city of Bethlemen and the Dead Sea on a guided day trip from Jerusalem. Swim in the Dead Sea, visit an olive wood factory and see the famous Church of the Nativity.
Following pickup in Jerusalem, ride to Bethlehem to meet your guide before heading to the Old City of Bethlehem. Begin with a guided visit to the Church of the Nativity. Next, if availability allows, visit the Nativity Star and the Cave of St. Jerome. From there, head to the Milk Grotto Church, where it is believed that the Holy Family found refuge from the Massacre of the Innocents before they could flee into Egypt. Next, drive to the City of the Shepherd's, Bayt Sahur.
In Bayt Sahurt, enjoy a guided visit to the Chapel of The Shepherd's Field, the church where the angels first appeared to the shepherds to announce the birth of Jesus Christ. Continue your trip with a visit to an olive wood factory and watch the artisans crafting wooden sculptures.
Continue through the Judean Desert to reach the lowest point on Earth. Hop out and take pictures at sea-level in the desert .
Continue to the Dead Sea to enjoy the rest of the day, either floating in the rich water or relaxing at the beach.
- Transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle
- Tour guide in Bethlehem only
- 1 bottle of water
- Food and drinks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Entry fees for the Dead Sea (45 NIS per person)
Select participants and date
Participants
Date
Meeting point may vary depending on the option booked.
What to bring
- Passport or ID card
- Comfortable shoes
- Hat
- Swimwear
- Towel
- Sunscreen
Know before you go
- With the pickup from Jerusalem option, drop-off is only provided at the David Citadel Hotel
- We do not include a visit to the Birth Grotto unless you have booked the VIP option, as waiting times typically range from 1 to 3 hours, depending on the season and make sure it is not on Sunday morning and or holidays as the grotto will be usually closed
- Please note that the guide will only accompany you in Bethlehem and not for the entire duration of the tour