Jerusalem & Bethlehem Full-Day Shared Tour from Jerusalem
See the two holiest cities of the Holy Land in one unforgettable 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.
