Bethlehem Highlights Private Tour
Tailored to your unique needs, desires, and curiosities, you'll tour with a a highly experienced Bedouin guide, Saeid. A lifelong resident of the Bethlehem area, Saeid offers insightful commentary and descriptions sure to enrich your experience to this incredibly historical and memorable land. Uniquely designed for your small group (maximum of six people), you are sure to have an experience you will never forget. We can include private transportation between the various sites, and arrange for a traditional Palestinian lunch if desired.
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Bethlehem Highlights Private Tour
Pickup included
What's included in Bethlehem Highlights Private Tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Church of the Nativity
After a description of the exterior features of the Church of Nativity, we will enter through the door of humility and explore the nave. Then will will bypass the ever-present queue of tourists to visit the grotto that is said to be the specific birthplace of Jesus.
A five-minute car ride from the Church of the Nativity, we arrive at Shepherds' Field and explore the grounds and the chapel. We tour the caves where shepherds lived, and the fields of Ruth and Boaz. We will also explore the remains of a church from 680 AD.
Herod's Palace (Herodium)
After a scenic drive that will include descriptions of the current political landscape, we arrive at King Herod's Palace (Herodium). We explore this historic archeological site on foot, admiring the spectacular views of Jerusalem, the Dead Sea, Bethlehem, and the desert. We explore the Roman ruins, walking through tunnels and passageways, and discuss the historical and architectural significance of the key features.
Inclusions
- Snacks
- Admission to Herod's Palace (29 NIS; about $10 USD)
- Admission to Walled Off Hotel History Exhibition (Banksy museum) (20 NIS; approximately $6 USD.)
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Pickup and Dropoff
You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points
Additional Information
We will arrange the details of pickup to best accommodate your specific needs.
Meeting / End Points
- We will meet in front the Church of Nativity unless otherwise arranged. We will be in contact to specify the precise location to meet.
