Bethlehem, Jericho, and Qasr El Yahud Day Trip from Tel Aviv
Travel back through the millennia to some of Christianity’s most revered sites on this full-day tour of Bethlehem and Jericho from Tel Aviv. Traveling with an expert guide, drive to Jericho to view its fabled biblical locations, including Zacchaeus’ tree and Mt Temptation. Afterward, visit Bethlehem to stand at the hallowed sites of the Nativity, such as the Church and Grotto of the Nativity. Also, view Shepherds’ Field, the scene of one of the Bible’s greatest stories, when shepherds were told of Jesus’ birth by an angel.
ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this product
Pass By: Judaean Desert
Pass through the Judean Desert
Stop At: Jericho, Jericho, West Bank
Visit the ancient city of Jericho
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Zaccheus' Tree, Sharia Ein Es-Sultan, Jericho Palestinian Territories
Visit the Zaccheus' Tree in Jericho
Duration: 30 minutes
Pass By: Mount of Temptation Monastery, Mount of Temptation, Jericho Palestinian Territories
Spot the Mount of Temptation
Stop At: Bethlehem, Bethlehem, West Bank
Visit Bethlehem
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Church of the Nativity, Manger St, Bethlehem Palestinian Territories
Visit the Church of Nativity
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Church of St. Catherine of Alexandria, Bethlehem Palestinian Territories
Pass by the Church of St. Catherine
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Qasr al-Yahud Baptismal Site, The Dead Sea Jordan Valley Region, Jerusalem Israel
Qasr al-Yehud (Castle of the Jews) is a baptismal location on the Jordan River. The site is in the Palestinian Authority of the West Bank 15 km from the northern end of the Dead Sea and southeast of Jericho. Qasr Al-Yehud is believed to be the Biblical site where John baptized Jesus; this symbolized his spiritual birth.
Duration: 30 minutes
Informacion Adicional
"A current valid passport is required on the day of travel"
"When visiting Bethlehem, you will be met by a Palestinan guide at the boarder and may require a change of vehicle"
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"A moderate dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. Please refrain from wearing shorts. Knees and shoulders must be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements"
"Due to visitors overload a visit down to Nativity cave is not always possible"
"Please note this tour is not suitable for children under the age of 4"
"Near public transportation"
"Most travelers can participate"
"This tour/activity will have a maximum of 40 travelers"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"
Start Time:
06:40 AM
Duration: 11 Hours
Start location: Traveler pickup is offered
Please note that our pickup/drop-off is available from a few central hotels only. Please select the hotel closest to your address from the drop-down menu on the tour page. If you are not sure which of the listed hotels is a good fit, please choose the option “I don’t see my pickup location” and insert enter your accommodation address. After the booking is approved by the local tour operator, a confirmation email from Bein Harim will be sent to you mentioning the final pickup point closest to your address. Please read the email with the attached booking confirmation carefully to make sure you are waiting for the pickup at the correct location. Please make sure to wait for the pickup at the hotel entrance.
Cancellations and refunds:
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.