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A historical building with large columns and hanging light fixtures. 1
A person floating in calm water, holding a newspaper. 2
A lake with a viewing platform and picnic area. 3
A camel with a colorful blanket, a sign with Arabic text and an arrow pointing to the right, and the words 'DEAD SEA' at the bottom. 4
A person covered in mud, standing in water with others swimming in the background. 5
By Elijah Tours & Travel

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9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$172 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 11h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

Overview

  • Meet outside the David Citadel Hotel, King David Street 7, Jerusalem, at 7:45 AM. Pickup and return are at this meeting point only.

    Tour to Bethlehem a biblical town south of Jerusalem in the West Bank. The biblical birthplace of Jesus, it’s a major Christian pilgrimage destination.

    On This Tour, we shall visit the Shepherds Field, Milk Grotto, Nativity Church, Olive Wood Factory and Store then go back to Jerusalem and from there Drive through the north of the Judean Desert to the Dead Sea region.

    Swimming at the Dead Sea. Immerse in the mud and float in the salty waters, we will have about two hours in the dead sea then Start heading back towards Jerusalem to drop off in Jerusalem David Citadel Hotel.

    • Please bring your passport because it's required sometimes when passing the checkpoint

    • All times are approximate, Switch of vehicles is Required

    This is a shared tour. Group size varies by departure, and the vehicle is selected according to the number of guests.

Activity location

  • Shepherd's Sanctuary
    • Siyar el-Ghanam
    • Beit Sahour, Palestinian Territories

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • David Citadel Hotel
    • 7 King David Street
    • 9410119, Jerusalem, Jerusalem District, Israel

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From Jerusalem

  • Activity duration is 11 hours11h
    11h
  • English

From Jerusalem Daily Tour: Jerusalem David citadel Hotel pick up at 7:45 and return back to Jerusalem only

Language options: English
Starting time: 7:45 AM
Price details
AU$216.48 x 2 AdultsAU$432.96
Paid at activityAU$40.84
Total
Price is AU$473.80
Until Wed, 11 Nov

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Transport by air-conditioned vehicle
  • Inclusions
    David Citadel Hotel 7:45am Pick up and Return there only
  • Inclusions
    Only Bethlehem with Guide
  • Exclusions
    Food & Drink
  • Exclusions
    Entry fees for Dead Sea 45 NIS each
  • Exclusions
    Dead Sea

Know before you book

    • Public transport options are available nearby
    • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Please bring your passport because it's required sometimes when passing the checkpoint
    • All times are approximate, Switch of vehicles is Required
    • All our Drivers have your main booking name on their phones, make sure to see your name on the phone of the driver before you go to the Viechle/bus
    • After you book the tour add us on WhatsApp for easier pickup we can tell you type of vehicle/driver name in the early morning only at the day of the Tour - Whatsapp number found in the ticket after you book the tour
    • Please note: Entry to the Birth Grotto and St. Jerome’s Grotto is not guaranteed due to restoration work, queues and special Masses. This applies to both morning and afternoon tours. If visiting the grottos is a priority, contact us through the booking platform to discuss private-tour options with more flexible timing. Entry remains subject to church access.
    • The waiting lines to see the birth grotto could vary from 1-2 hours during high season

Activity itinerary

Shepherd's Sanctuary

  • 30m
Visit to the Shepherds Field with the Guide. The Shepherds' Field Chapel or the Sanctuary of the Gloria in excelsis Deo, dedicated to Our Lady of Fatima and St. Theresa of Lisieux, is a Roman Catholic religious building in the area of Beit Sahour

The Church of St. Catherine

  • 15m
Visit St. Catherine’s Church with the guide. This Catholic church is adjacent to the Basilica of the Nativity in Bethlehem. Entry to St. Jerome’s Grotto and the other underground chapels is subject to church access, religious services, restoration work, queues, and the time available. Entry cannot be guaranteed.

Milk Grotto

  • 15m
Visit to the Milk Grotto with the Guide The Chapel of the Milk Grotto of Our Lady also called Grotto of Our Lady or Milk Grotto, is a Catholic chapel in Bethlehem in the West Bank of the Palestinian Territories

Church of the Nativity

  • 1h
Visit the Church of the Nativity with a tour guide. The Church of the Nativity, or Basilica of the Nativity, is located in Bethlehem in the West Bank, Palestine. The grotto it contains holds religious significance to Christians of various denominations as the traditional birthplace of Jesus. Please note: Entry to the Birth Grotto and St. Jerome’s Grotto is not guaranteed due to restoration work, queues and special Masses. This applies to both morning and afternoon tours. If visiting the grottos is a priority, contact us through the booking platform to discuss private-tour options with more flexible timing. Entry remains subject to church access.

Bethlehem

  • 4h
Visit the Olive wood Factory and Store - no pressure to buy - Elijah tours don't benefit from your shopping you can get their contact information and buy from them directly - 25 mins at the store & factory, total about 3-4 hours in Bethlehem

Dead Sea

  • 2h
  • Admission ticket not included
Visit the Dead Sea With Driver Only - Niv Medbar Beach.

Location

Activity location

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    Shepherd's Sanctuary
    • Siyar el-Ghanam
    • Beit Sahour, Palestinian Territories

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    David Citadel Hotel
    • 7 King David Street
    • 9410119, Jerusalem, Jerusalem District, Israel

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