Excursion «7. Shrines of Bethlehem. Milk Grotto. Field of Shepherds»

Shrines of Bethlehem

Bethlehem is the second most important place after Jerusalem for Christians around the world. Bethlehem is one of the oldest inhabited places in the world, it is now located on the territory of the Palestinian Autonomy. 

The Church of the Nativity, also Basilica of the Nativity, is a basilica located in Bethlehem.The grotto it contains holds a prominent religious significance to Christians of various denominations as the birthplace of Jesus. The grotto is the oldest site continuously worshipped in Christianity, and the basilica is the oldest major church in the Holy Land. As important as shrine of the Church of the Nativity of Christ is the unique icon of the Smiling Saint Mary.

Near the Church of the Nativity is located the Milk Grotto. 

Further you pass on the border Bethlehem and Shepherds Field (Beit Sahour). The last stop of our tour is The St.Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church, which is located in Beit Jala. 

Conditions for canceling an order:
If a tourist cancels an excursion in less than 3 days, the penalty is 100%, unless “Cancellation Insurance” is purchased.
Money is returned only subject to availability " Insurance against non-departure."

Important:

• People who are late and do not go on the excursion will not receive a refund.
• The company is not responsible for lost items.
• Requests for excursions for children under 5 years old are not accepted
• Responsibility for having an individual insurance policy falls on the tourist.
• Tourists may wait up to 30 minutes for the bus.
• Minor changes to the route are possible.
• The company reserves the right to change the departure time, which is communicated to the tourist the day before.
• The company does not sell excursions indicating seats on the bus.
• Visiting holy places is permitted only in modest clothing (shoulders and knees covered).
• The excursion begins after a sanitary stop, and before that there is a transfer before the start of the excursion.
• ATTENTION! Israeli citizens are prohibited from entering the territory of Bethlehem (Palestinian Autonomy). NOT an Israeli passport is required.
• Physical activity level: 3/5.

We recommend: take drinking water, a hat, sunscreen, and comfortable shoes with you on the excursion.

The cost of trips does not include and is paid on the spot: meals, unless purchased additionally. Lunch can be purchased in advance or on site, but you cannot bring your own food.