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Travel From Jerusalem To Bethlehem and Dead Sea - Daily Group West Bank Tour

Badge of ExcellenceJerusalem, Israel

From $68.00

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up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

8 to 11 hours
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

Overview

No Israel trip would be complete without experiencing the Dead Sea’s mineral-rich waters and skin-softening mud: but it's tough to reach by public transport. This package gets you there in comfort with a guided tour of Bethlehem too. See the essential Bethlehem sights, among them the Church of the Nativity, the Church of St. Catherine, the Church of Shepherds Field and the Milk Grotto, then enjoy downtime at the beach.

Guide leads you around Bethlehem, ensuring you don’t miss a thing
No public transport hassles: includes air-conditioned 2-way transfers
Food and drinks not included: you choose when and what to eat

What's Included

Transport by air-conditioned vehicle
Only Bethlehem with Guide
Pick up and Drop off to David Citadel Hotel Jerusalem

Food & Drink
Entry fees for Dead Sea 45 NIS each

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What To Expect

Get picked up from your hotel in an air-conditioned vehicle and embark on your journey to experience the beauty of the Dead Sea.

First, join your guide as they lead you through the streets of Bethlehem. Continue on your adventure, taking in the views of the Church of the Nativity.

Next, enjoy the freedom to choose when and what to eat and stop to indulge your taste buds whenever you desire.

Once you have refueled, make a visit to the Shepherd's Sanctuary to discover the Shepherds' Field. Afterwards, prepare to explore the Church of St. Catherine of Alexandria. With your guide, take advantage of the chance to explore this religious landmark and catch a glimpse of the Milk Grotto, if it's accessible at the time.

Shepherd's Sanctuary

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Church of St. Catherine of Alexandria

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Milk Grotto

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Church of the Nativity

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Bethlehem

4 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Dead Sea

2 hours • Admission Ticket Not Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Near public transportation
Infants must sit on laps
Most travelers can participate
Please bring your passport because it's required sometimes when passing the checkpoint

All times are approximate, Switch of vehicles is Required
Pick Up at 7:45 in front of the David Citadel Hotel - 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
Not always possible to visit the birth Grotto, especially on Sundays and Holidays
The waiting lines to see the birth grotto could vary from 1-2 hours during high season
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 55 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.

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Life time memories.

Alfonso_G, Oct 2023

The tour guide was informative and also was caring of the tourists needs, the bus driver was great also.

Awesome trip

Phil_J, Sep 2023

Elias was a wonderful guide in Bethlehem! He was very knowledgeable and great at keeping our tour together. He would answer questions and explain the history and local culture. Loved free time at Dead Sea.

Once in a lifetime experience!

Maci_L, Aug 2023

Went during off season and on a Sunday and was able to get into all Churches and Caves! Amazing tour guide, very accommodating and knowledgeable! Good amount of time in car if going to Dead Sea too (we stayed in tel aviv-this defs added time- not too bad though) but get to stop at Jordan River on the way home!

Extraordinary experience

Wojciech_Z, Aug 2023

We highly recommended Bethlehem trip. Elias made sure we were all safe, showed us Church of nativity, he made sure everyone could see the Jesus birth grotto, he also took us for a walk to an old city Bethlehem. Chicken sandwich was very tasty as well. Dead Sea was an extraordinary experience. Everything was perfectly organised. We give 5*.

Best tour of Bethlehem!!!!

FransBuys, Aug 2023

Absolutely recommend this tour, Ellias was the best tour guide and shared so much insights during the trip, making sure everyone was comfortable and looked after.

Amazing experience

Alexandra_N, Jul 2023

The tour was exactly like the description. We had a really good time, our tour guide explained everything to us. They gave us free water, a few souvenirs as well. I wish we could have more time to take pictures and enjoy the places a little more, but i understand that tours work like that. Overall, we had a great time!

Response from Host, Jul 2023

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback! We're delighted to hear that your experience on the tour matched our description and that you had a really good time. Our tour guides take great pride in providing informative and enjoyable experiences, and we're glad to hear that yours explained everything to you, ensuring you got the most out of your visit.

Tour guide had a great personality

William_S, Jul 2023

I did three day tours during a visit to Israel. This was my favourite tour mostly because the guide had a fun personality and the hotel pickup was efficient.

Response from Host, Jul 2023

Thank you so much for choosing us for one of your three-day tours in Israel's, We're thrilled to hear that our tour stood out as your favorite, and we couldn't agree more that having a fun and engaging guide can make all the difference in creating a memorable experience. Our team takes great pride in providing efficient and smooth hotel pickups to ensure our guests have a seamless journey from the start. We truly appreciate your kind words and feedback, as it motivates us to keep delivering top-notch service to all our travelers. If you ever decide to visit the West Bank again or explore any other part of this incredible region, we'd be more than happy to welcome you back for another fantastic adventure. Safe travels and warmest regards from all of us here!

Exceptional Tour

Jason_L, Jul 2023

By far, the best tour i've had in 20 years and 30 countries. The trip itinerary was exceptionally well organised, not revolving around shopping at all, no mention of tips at all, enough time at each religious and historically significant sights with very knowledgeable and humorous insights from the best guide, Elias. He looked after us every step of the way, giving excellent and concise commentary, lots of fun and making sure we had the best trip to Bethlehem and the Dead Sea. Comfortable transport, water, wifi, no pressure, no sales just an incredible and memorable day. They did take us to a souvenir shop but it was for a short time and they combined it with eating lunch, having free tea, coffee and local dessert (free) as well as organising our tickets for the Dead Sea. I will try to book all of my tours through this company if i have the patience to search them out on Viator, Klook etc. Thank you to Elijah Tours for a very customer focused trip and Elias and the drivers for an exceptionally well delivered service. Tip: take sandals or something suitable to walk down to the Dead Sea and prepare that the lockers may be full, just take your stuff with you, you can leave it on a chair at the bottom while you enjoy the water and mud. DO NOT get the water in your eyes. Ignore the negative reviews about the Dead Sea, the bit we went to was ok, not the Maldives, but who expects that?

Response from Host, Jul 2023

Wow, we are truly humbled and overjoyed to read your review! Thank you for choosing our Bethlehem tours and Holy Land tours, and for the incredible compliment that this was the best tour you've had in 20 years and across 30 countries. Your kind words mean the world to us. At Your Daily Tours Operator, we take immense pride in meticulously organizing our trip itineraries to ensure a seamless and meaningful experience for our guests. We prioritize providing insightful and humorous commentary, making sure you have ample time to explore religious and historically significant sites without any pressure to shop or give tips. Elias, our exceptional guide, is a true gem, and we're thrilled he looked after you every step of the way. Comfortable transport, water, and WiFi are just a few of the ways we aim to elevate your journey. We're delighted you enjoyed your visit to Bethlehem and the Dead Sea, and that you found the short visit to the souvenir shop combined with lunch, tea, coffee, and a local dessert to be a pleasant addition. We are truly grateful for your kind words about our customer-focused approach, and we're here to make all your future tour experiences equally incredible and memorable. The next time you plan to visit Israel, Jerusalem, or Tel Aviv, we'd be honored to have you join us again for more unforgettable adventures. Thank you once again for choosing Elijah Tours, and we eagerly await the opportunity to serve you in the future.

Everything was perfect

Sergio_G, Jun 2023

A memorable and recommend tour, precise times, the first time that a tour take me to a store that really has good prices (for Israel where everything is expensive) and the transport bus is super safe and comfortable.

Outstanding tour! Thank You Elias and Elijah Tours!!!

Larah_C, Jun 2023

We had an amazing time in Bethlehem and Dead Sea. Our tour guide was Elias and he really did an outstanding job!!! Elias explained everything well. He is very informative, organized, and funny. Elijah tours is also very responsive in whatsapp. I highly recommend this tour and will definitely book their tours again when we come back to Holy Land. Thank you so much for making our trip fun and memorable! God bless you!

First Experience in Israel

Susan_S, May 2023

All the religious places. And going into the Dead Sea. The problem with the Dead Sea was that it was over 100 steps to reach the water

Great Experience!

MariaTeresa_K, May 2023

The tour was great! Our tour guide was very friendly and had a lot of knowledge, made interesting touristy stops, and had great tips on how to avoid the crowds, because yes, it get’s very crowded with many tours there at the same time. Just wish we could have stayed an hour longer at the dead sea. Overall highly recommend!

Very good

VinodP_V, May 2023

Shepherds Field, Milk Grotto church have very nice paintings. Not crowded. Feels relaxing in Shepherds Fields.

Trip

Richard_M, Apr 2023

Was an awesome tour! Our guide was certainly knowledgeable but even better he was personable . He made the tour

Good organized trip. Very informative.

George_N, Mar 2023

All was very good. From transportation itself to knowledge of a guide. Me and my wife really enjoyed this trip.

The tour of Bethlehem was...

Johnny_S, Mar 2023

The tour of Bethlehem was excellent and to get a chance to float in the Dead Sea in one day is an unforgettable experience.

Great Experience

Rashidul_H, Dec 2022

Very professional. On time. They gave us enough time to see things. Mr. Johnny explained everything with patience. Highly recommended. 💕

highly recommended once you’ve seen enough churches

Chengchou_H, Oct 2022

knowledgeable guide, good driver, and international group members make a great trip. dead sea is a nice break from the hassle and crowd of the holy city.

Amazing experience

Luca_P, Sep 2022

It was a beautiful experience, everyone really helpful and welcoming. From our tour guide, (I think Dia), the driver Zaid, to a beautiful chilling time in the Dead Sea.

Worth it!

Michelle_L, Aug 2022

Our family of 5, including 3 teens, took the Bethlehem/Dead Sae tour. Very informative. Transportation came on time. Larger group all visited Bethlehem together in an A/C Mercedes large van. The guide was very informative and spoke great English. We had our own time to walk to the Church of the Nativity after he was finished with his information. Our group split into those going to the Dead Sea separate from those going to other locations such as Jerico. We had 3 hours at the Dead Sea. Admission included. We had use of locker rooms/showers/lockers. Picnic area and lots of food to order if you prefer. The Dead Sea mud and floating were so fun! Areas at the Sea to rinse off. Take flip-flops! Hot sand! We all had a relaxing and enjoyable time. Highly recommend!

Response from Host, Aug 2022

Wow! Thank you Michelle for this warm compliments and feedback. We are truly glad that you had a great experience along with your family with us! Seeing that it was a perfect tour for you make us happy to continue trying our best to make it worth it and a memorable experience for you and everyone who loves the Holy Lands. Thank You a lot for your review we are happy to hear that you enjoyed your times with us. God Bless You!