Bethlehem Private Tour

Bethlehem, PS
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Included

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    In-vehicle air conditioning
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    Skip-the-line tickets
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    Local Guide Driver

Excluded

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    Meals and drinks
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    Hotel pickup and drop-off outside of bethlehem city

Meeting Point

Take bus 234 from Damascus Gate (Runs every 15 minutes) and the last stop will be Bethlehem 300 Checkpoint. Once you get of the bus, cross on foot to Bethlehem side (you have to cross the wall / Just follow all other people getting off the bus as they will be crossing to Bethlehem). Once you cross, your guide will be waiting for you wearing his name tag.

Meeting point

End point

End Point

Take bus 234 from Damascus Gate (Runs every 15 minutes) and the last stop will be Bethlehem 300 Checkpoint. Once you get of the bus, cross on foot to Bethlehem side (you have to cross the wall / Just follow all other people getting off the bus as they will be crossing to Bethlehem). Once you cross, your guide will be waiting for you wearing his name tag.

Meeting point

End point

What to expect

1
Discover Palestine

Meet your guide at Bethlehem 300 Checkpoint from Bethlehem side.

2
Mar Saba Monastery

Drive into the Jerusalem wilderness to enjoy the view and visit St. Saba Monastery (Mar Saba).

Duration 120 minutes
3

Shepherd's Sanctuary

Visit the Shepherd's Field Chapel, the place where the angel Gabriel first announced the birth of Jesus to the shepherds.

Duration 40 minutes
4
Church of the Nativity

Drive back to Bethlehem. Time for optional traditional Humus and Falafel lunch in a local restaurant (Lunch not included). Visit the Nativity Church, Birthplace of Jesus (UNESCO Site), visit Saint Catherine Church. Saint Jerome Cave, Milk Grotto Church.

Duration 120 minutes
Admission Admission Included
5
Blessings Gift Shop and The Olive Wood Factory

Visit a local olive wood workshop to learn about the olive wood production in Bethlehem which the most famous handicraft in Bethlehem.

Duration 20 minutes
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See the separation wall and the graffiti of Banksy. Witness how the wall affects the lives of the locals. Visit The Walled Off Hotel "Banksy Official Hotel in Bethlehem". End of the tour at Bethlehem 300 Checkpoint or your hotel in Bethlehem.

Duration 40 minutes
Admission Admission Not Included
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Discover Palestine

Visit Aida Refugee Camp and hear from the residents about their experiences of being born and growing up as refugees in their own country. End the tour at the ending point.

Duration 50 minutes

The experience can be subject to change due to bad weather or unforseen circumstances. We always endeavour to give you the best possible experience.

Additional Information

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    Dress code is decent clothes
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    Public transportation options are available nearby
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    Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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    Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
Provided by Hazem Bannoura private guide

What our experts say

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    Try local Humus at Abu Jihad Restaurant.
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    Bring decent clothes for visiting holy sites.
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    Visit the open-air gallery for unique art.
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    Check out the Olive Wood Factory for souvenirs.
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    Enjoy tea at Aida Camp for true local experience.

More About this Experience

Combine most of the memorable sites in one day in Bethlehem. Hear the Biblical Narrative from the locals, walk around the magnificent old city of Bethlehem, taste the local food, learn about the history of Palestine. Take a walk in the open air gallery where many artists comes from all over the world to draw graffiti on the separation wall and visit The Walled Off Hotel (Banksy hotel and museum). Drink tea or coffee with Palestinian refugees in Aida refugee camp.

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