Bethlehem Historical Highlights Day Tour

The Nativity Church

Highlights

Bethlehem

religious, cultural, historical

Group Tour

1 Day

Easy

English

Description

Walkthrough the ancient and holy city of Bethlehem, a Palestinian town situated in the south of Jerusalem, famous as the biblical birthplace of Jesus and hence a major Christian pilgrimage destination. Visit the oldest church in the world and explore some of the historical sites. Understand the native culture and taste the local food.

Itinerary

Bethlehem Tour
- Visit the oldest church in the world, Nativity Church, identified by the Christian tradition as the birthplace of Jesus since the 2nd century.
- Explore the Latin, Greek Orthodox, Franciscan, and Armenian convents and churches, as well as bell towers, terraced gardens and the pilgrimage route.
- Walkthrough the old city of Bethlehem and visit the Bethlehem Icon Center, located in Hosh Abu Jarour.
- Discover the Syrian Quarter.
- Travel through the city's old building structures and get an idea of how people lived here many years ago.
- Visit an old Olive Press called Bad Jackaman.
- Have a traditional falafel lunch at Afteem Restaurant.
- Walk along Milk Grotto Street and visit a local olive wood factory.
- Drive to Shepherds Field, the site where the angel of the Lord is said to have appeared before shepherds, bringing them good tidings of the birth of Jesus.