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On this guided tour, combine history with religion as you tour the cities of Bethlehem and Jericho. Explore Bethlehem, a UNESCO listed city for its religious significance and discover the many important religious sites found in Jericho.
Monastery Of The Temptation
After being picked up from Tel Aviv or Jerusalem depending on your booking option, travel to Bethlehem where you will meet your guide before heading into the old city of Bethlehem. Enjoy a guided visit to the Church of the Nativity.
Continue your tour with a visit to the Milk Grotto Church before riding to the city of the shepherds, Bayt Sahur where you will visit the Chapel of the Shepherds Field before getting to visit an olive wood factory where you will see artisans crafting wooden sculptures.
Then journey through the wonderful Judean Desert to the lowest point on earth. Have chances to stop and take pictures at the sea level point in the desert overlooking the oldest continuously inhabited city in the world, Jericho.
Drive into Jericho where you will see some of the famed sights in the city including Zaccheus's Tree which is mentioned in the bible.
Itinerary in Detail - Best Bethlehem, Jericho and Jordan River Tour
Explore Bethlehem for 4-5 hours, starting at about 8:30 AM in Bethlehem
Shepherds Field (30 Minutes): Visit a charming place where the Christmas story happened.
Milk Grotto Church (10 Minutes): Experience calm and peace in this spiritual church.
Nativity Church (60 Minutes): Learn about Bethlehem's history at this important place. Note that Grotto visits may not be possible unless booked VIP option
Zuluf Olive Wood Factory & Community Store (25 Minutes): Watch skilled craftsmen at work and shop for handcrafted items, No Lunch Breaks: Enjoy convenient falafel and chicken shawarma sandwiches for takeout
Jericho and Beyond
Sea Level Stop (5 Minutes): Take a moment to appreciate the significance of this location at sea level.
Saint Gerasimous Monastery (15 Minutes): Discover the history of Saint Gerasimous Monastery in Jericho.
Jordan River (30 Minutes): Reflect by the Jordan River, a place with deep biblical meaning.
Hisham Palace (30 Minutes): Explore Hisham Palace, where old architecture tells stories from the past.
Old City of Jericho (30 Minutes): Step back in time as you explore the ancient tales of Jericho's Old City.
The Sycamore Tree (5 Minutes): See the Sycamore Tree linked to the story of Zacchaeus from the Bible.
Elijah Spring (5 Minutes): Enjoy the peaceful Elijah Spring, a calm oasis in the desert landscape.
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Duration 10 hours - 1 day
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Skip the line through a separate entrance
Live tour guide
English
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