What to do and see in Bethlehem, West Bank: The Best Day Trips from

March 3, 2022 Janean Rudisill

The obvious reason to travel to Bethlehem is to visit the Church of the Nativity in Manger Square. The city's outskirts contain Shepherds' Fields and the intriguing Mar Saba Monastery.
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1. Jerusalem and Bethlehem Christian Private Tour from Jerusalem

Zelkind Bible Land Tours
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Jerusalem and Bethlehem private tour with your expert English-speaking guide. Travel back in time as you explore the sites of Jesus' birth, death and resurrection on this private, 6-hour tour. Visit the Holy Sepulcher Church, the Church of the Nativity,and more. Enjoy the scenes of old and modern Jerusalem and walk through colorful Bethlehem.

Inclusions: Professional guide, Private tour, Hotel pickup and drop-off

Exclusions: Lunch, Gratuities

Reviewed By DiscovererM

All day long I enjoyed a perfect organization of this tour and a lot of interesting information was provided for all locations we visited. Levi did really a great job to show me this amazing country ! And the best: we had so much fun and good talks. I really appreciate his flexibility for a personalized trip. Levi, you can be sure you created unforgettable and true memories - toda raba !

2. Full Day Bethlehem Private Tour

Checkpoint 300/Bethlehem Road, Jerusalem Discover Palestine
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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.

Inclusions: Bottled water, Local Guide Driver, Guaranteed to skip the long lines, Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation

Exclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off outside of Bethlehem City, Meals and drinks, Gratuities

Reviewed By Rayjay20

Hazem was very informative and kind. He gave us an amazing experience of Palestine. He was very fast in replying to our emails. He answered all our questions and took us to amazing local restaurants. We felt like locals discovering Palestine with him.

3. Hebron and Bethlehem Private Tour

Checkpoint 300/Bethlehem Road, Jerusalem Discover Palestine
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Walk around the old city of Hebron and visit the Ibrahimi Mosque. Visit the glass factory to watch how they blow the glass to shape it. Visit Bethlehem, the Church of the Nativity, Saint Catherine Church, Saint Jerome's Caves, and Milk Grotto. Walk around the old city of Bethlehem and enjoy a local meal in one of the oldest restaurant in the city. Also see a panorama view of Bethlehem and olive wood craft shop, Visit the walled off hotel (Banksy) and watch the graffiti's on the wall.

Inclusions: Transport by private vehicle, Air-conditioned vehicle, Fuel surcharge, Bottled water, Local Guide/Driver, Guaranteed to skip the long lines

Exclusions: All meals and drinks, Gratuities, Hotel pick up and drop off from outside Bethlehem

Reviewed By ScottR771

I had a tour scheduled I had to cancel due to the virus. Michael was always quick to reply and give me the credit right away. This is quite meaningful when dealing with tour operators we don't meet when booking. I would book with him again for sure.

4. Bethlehem Jerusalem and the Dead Sea Private Tour

Zelkind Bible Land Tours
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This Private tour is the best option for the guests having limited time and still want to see the maximum and to have an unforgettable experience. During this tour, we take our guests to Jerusalem Old City, Bethlehem, Jesus Baptism Site and the Dead Sea Resort

Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Private tour, Transport by private vehicle

Exclusions: Entrance fees (Dead Sea Resort), Food and drinks

Reviewed By Seniortraveller64

We booked a 3 day Private Tour of Jerusalem and Israel. First day was with Levi, and the rest was with Eli. They both did an excellent job. Gave us insight into the history and current life in Israel. Extremely knowledgeable. Entrance fees were all included. With Eli's contacts we were able to get to the front of the line at several stops. We wanted to see as much as possible in our 3 days, so our days were long and full. A once in a lifetime experience. Very friendly and helpful. Would highly recommend them.

5. Hebron Alternative Tour

House Of Peace, Wad Ma'ali, Saff St. 10، بيت لحم Dani Alternative Tours
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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.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, WiFi on board

Exclusions: There would be many places for Lunch and it is according what the person likes or prefers.

Reviewed By Jason R

The tour was super great and Daniel was very helpful and knowledgeable about the current situation in Palestine. The monastery we visited was amazing and despite some cold weather we had an awesome time, looking forward to my next visit!

6. Bethlehem & Dead Sea Full Day Private Tour

Judah Tours
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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. 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. * If you want to be picked up from Tel Aviv please message us in advance.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Tour Guide only in Bethlehem, Lunch, Private transportation, Tour Taxes

Exclusions: Visit down to The Nativity Cave is not always possible, Make sure to bring swimsuits, sunscreen and water., Tips, Dead Sea Entrance Fee

Reviewed By AmsterdamSjon

Amazing complete trip with everything include, great transport, food, guides who are really interested in what they doing, small group, long time to explore things like church and dead sea, no hassling in shops. They let you see a lot of places in Palestine Territory an roads wit amazing views. I had a perfect day, thanks for everything x

7. Half day tour bethlehem prices per Van up to 6 pax

MTT Magic Tours and Travel
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MTT’s VIP tour of Bethlehem and Jericho is ideal for families or groups up to 6 people looking for a private tour of the region while traveling in one of our luxurious Mercedes vehicles. Our tour will start in Bethlehem where your guide will take you to The Church of the Nativity, where it is widely believed is the birthplace of Jesus. Your journey will then take you to the adjoining Church of Saint Catherine. Here lies the grotto below where Saint Jerome religiously translated the bible from Hebrew to Latin. Finally, in Bethlehem we reach Shepherd’s field, where an Angel of the Lord approached the Shepherds on Christmas Eve.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Guide

Exclusions: All Fees and Taxes, Lunch

Reviewed By 238qamarc

Excellent trip and tour guide. I will definitely use their services again. Very professional and nice people to travel with

8. Private Day Tour: Herodion, Mar Saba Monastery and Bethlehem

Checkpoint 300/Bethlehem Road, Jerusalem Private Tours by Michael Jackaman
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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.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Fuel surcharge, Pickup from Bethlehem 300 Checkpoint or your hotel inside Bethlehem, Private Tour Guide

Exclusions: Gratuities, Entrance fees to all sites, Public transportation to the meeting point

Reviewed By teddy1014

We took a private day tour and met Michael at the Checkpoint. He was there before the tour time and we got into his very comfortable car and began right away. It was instrumental to have a guide in Palestine, as some of the sites here are extremely crowded and chaotic, it really helps to have someone telling you when to go where. More importantly, it was great to have a native Palestinian giving us context to everything we're seeing, including the political and humanitarian situation in the West Bank, and what it really means for people living there. We really felt that had we attempted to go visit the sites on our own without the chance to speak with a local, it would have been a wasted opportunity.

9. Day Tour to Jerusalem and Bethlehem from Tel Aviv

Bein Harim Tourism Services
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Escape the hustle and bustle of Tel Aviv, and discover the roots of different religions on this inspiring day trip to Jerusalem and Bethlehem. These ancient Holy Land towns will provide you with a fascinating mix of people, views, and stories, making this an unmissable Israel day tour!

Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop off, Professional guide, Air-conditioned vehicle, Entrance fees

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities

Reviewed By OnHisFootSteps

The trip was excellent. The places we visited were exciting. However, without much explanations from the guide, it is impossible to appreciate everything. Simon Robinson was a good and friendly guide. He seemed knowledgeable and ever willing to assist. His sense of humour lightened the Trip.

10. Bethlehem and Jericho Day Trip from Tel Aviv

Bein Harim Tourism Services
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Travel back through the millennia to some of Christianity’s most revered sites on this full-day tour of Bethlehem and Jericho from Tel Aviv. Traveling with an expert guide, drive to Jericho to view its fabled biblical locations, including Zacchaeus’ tree and Mt Temptation. Afterward, visit Bethlehem to stand at the hallowed sites of the Nativity, such as the Church and Grotto of the Nativity. Also, view Shepherds’ Field, the scene of one of the Bible’s greatest stories, when shepherds were told of Jesus’ birth by an angel.

Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Professional guide, Air-conditioned vehicle, Entrance fees

Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, Gratuities

Reviewed By I4588FYdanh

The day tour to Jerusalem and Bethlehem was very interesting. The group was quite small and we got a great overview of the history and tensions between Israel and Palestine. Amir Call Or was a great guide. I would book a tour with him again anytime. For the Bethlehem part and we also had a local guide who arranged for us to visit the tomb of Jesus without waiting in line. I highly recommend Bein Harim Tourism Services.

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