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From Jerusalem/Tel Aviv: Bethlehem and Dead Sea Day Tour

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Day trip
From Jerusalem/Tel Aviv: Bethlehem and Dead Sea Day Tour
Certified by GetYourGuide
4.7  / 5470 reviews

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.

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Duration 10 hours - 1 day
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Skip the line through a separate entrance
Live tour guide
English

Experience

Itinerary

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    2 starting location options:

    Grand Beach Hotel, David Citadel Hotel

  • Bus/coach

    (35 minutes)

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    Chapel of the Milk Grotto

    Guided tour (15 minutes)

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    Church of The Nativity

    Guided tour (1 hour)

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    Chapel of the Shepherds' Field

    Guided tour (30 minutes)

  • Beit Sahour, Palestine

    Shopping (30 minutes)

  • Bus/coach

    (1 hour)

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    Dead Sea

    Photo stop, Swimming (2 hours)

    Extra fee

  • Bus/coach

    (40 minutes)

  • 2 drop-off locations:

    Grand Beach Hotel, David Citadel Hotel

Main stop
Other stop

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

  • 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

Full description

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.

Includes

  • 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)

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Participants

Date

Meeting point

Meeting point may vary depending on the option booked.

Important information

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 small Group 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

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.7 /5

based on 470 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.8/5
  • Transportation
    4.7/5
  • Service
    4.7/5
  • Organization
    4.8/5

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GetYourGuide traveler – MontenegroNovember 15, 2023  – Verified booking
Wonderful day that I’ll cherish forever! The guides and driver were all locals, great people. The only negative I had with this tour is that I almost missed the bus at the meeting point - as there were no signs for the tour whatsoever, and there were 10 buses of different tour companies at the same spot.
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Lukas – IsraelOctober 9, 2023  – Verified booking
Elias war ein absolut fantastischer Guide. Seine Aussagen waren informativ und Faktenbezogen. Er hat klar gemacht, was Folklore, was biblisch überliefert und was archäologisch / historisch gedeckt ist. Noch dazu war er unterhaltsam. Hoffen wir darauf, dass die Welt sich wieder beruhigt und andere bald wieder von seiner Tour profitieren können.
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GetYourGuide traveler – GermanyOctober 6, 2023  – Verified booking
Excellent! Elias is a fantastic guide. I can highly recommend this tour to everyone who is interested in Bethlehem and the Dead Sea. There was enough time for visiting the holy sites as well swimming in the Dead Sea. Everything ( including transportation ) was well organized and many thanks for all the goodies we got!
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Product ID: 278377

Activity provider:Elijah Tours & Travel

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