Jerusalem & Bethlehem Full-Day Shared Tour

Jerusalem & Bethlehem Full-Day Shared Tour from Jerusalem See the two holiest cities of the Holy Land in one day. This small-group guided tour takes you through the Old City of Jerusalem and on to Bethlehem, the birthplace of Jesus. Availability: Sun, Tue, Thu (and on request) Duration: 8 to 9 hours Language: English Group size: Small group, minimum 3 travelers What you will see on this Jerusalem and Bethlehem tour Jerusalem, the Old City and Mount of Olives Mount of Olives panoramic viewpoint over the Old City and Temple Mount Garden of Gethsemane and the Kidron Valley The Western Wall (Wailing Wall) Via Dolorosa and the Stations of the Cross Church of the Holy Sepulchre, the traditional site of the crucifixion and resurrection The Christian and Jewish Quarters and the ancient Cardo Bethlehem, the birthplace of Jesus Church of the Nativity and Manger Square Saint Catherine's Church The Milk Grotto Church Shepherds' Field in Beit Sahour A visit to a family olive wood workshop, where Bethlehem's Christian artisans hand-carve olive wood Optional traditional local lunch (falafel, shawarma and Holy Land specialties) Please note: The Grotto of the Nativity is undergoing major restoration through 2026, so access to the Grotto itself may be limited or closed. The Church of the Nativity and the rest of the tour remain fully open. Includes Guided tour of Jerusalem with an Israeli licensed guide Guided tour of Bethlehem with a Palestinian Christian licensed guide Transport in an air-conditioned vehicle Pick up at David Citadel Hotel, Jerusalem at 7:45 AM Excludes Lunch and drinks (lunch available to purchase during the tour) Tips (optional) Personal expenses Good to know The tour starts with pickup at David Citadel Hotel at 7:45 AM and finishes in the Old City of Jerusalem Bring your passport and your Israeli entry card (the blue entry slip you receive on arrival instead of a passport stamp, it is your visa). Both are required for the Bethlehem portion of the tour and at the checkpoint. Modest dress is required for the holy sites (covered shoulders and knees) A change of vehicle may be required for the Bethlehem portion of the tour Comfortable walking shoes recommended Jerusalem and Bethlehem in one day This Jerusalem and Bethlehem day tour from Jerusalem is ideal for Christian pilgrims and travelers who want to walk where Jesus walked, from the Old City of Jerusalem and the Church of the Holy Sepulchre to the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem.