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📍  Chapel of the Shepherds’ Field

✈️  Ovda Airport (VDA)

🚗  274.9 KM

⏱️  3 hours, 46 minutes

The Chapel of the Shepherds’ Field in Beit Sahour, commemorating the biblical site where angels announced Christ's birth, is easily accessible by car or tour bus, often included in Bethlehem itineraries. While you can visit independently, a guided tour enhances understanding of its rich historical and religious context. Open year-round, visitors should check for any holiday-specific hour changes; an average visit lasts 30-60 minutes. Entry is typically free, though donations are appreciated. This peaceful site features a unique tent-shaped modern chapel, ancient cave churches, and offers scenic views, making modest dress advisable for this significant religious landmark.