Visit the birthplace of Jesus on this Bethlehem day tour dedicated entirely to Bethlehem’s most sacred sites. While other tours combine Bethlehem with Jerusalem or Jericho, this Bethlehem day tour gives you more time at each site and a deeper experience in the city where Christianity began. The Bethlehem day tour follows the same route Mary and Joseph traveled two millennia ago, through the Judean Hills toward the city of David’s father.
Your first stop is the Palestinian Separation Wall, where world-renowned Banksy graffiti conveys powerful anti-war messages in a unique, humorous style. A quick stop at the Banksy Shop sets the modern political context.
The Bethlehem day tour continues to Shepherds’ Field, where the angel appeared to shepherds announcing the birth of Jesus (Luke 2:8-14). The lovely Chapel of the Angels, designed by Antonio Barluzzi, features beautiful murals and provides stunning photo opportunities. Next, the Bethlehem day tour visits the Milk Grotto, where tradition says Mary nursed baby Jesus while hiding after the nativity. This sacred landmark has special traditions and cultural significance your guide explains in depth.
Arriving at Manger Square, the Bethlehem day tour gives you time to explore before entering the main attraction: the Church of the Nativity. Unlike rushed combination tours, this Bethlehem day tour allocates maximum time for the church complex. See the Grotto of the Nativity with its silver star, the exquisite interior with gold mosaics, the Chapel of the Kings, and the Church of Saint Catherine with its underground grottoes where Saint Jerome translated the Bible. The Bethlehem day tour operates daily in English with guaranteed departures. Passport compulsory.
