Bethlehem and Jericho Day Biblical Tour from Jerusalem

Holy Bethlehem and Jericho Biblical Tour

Explore the sites of key Old and New Testament stories and the biblical cities, descend through the Judean desert to Jericho, oldest city in the world. Passing the Inn of the Good Samaritan and the "Sea level marker". At Jericho, see the ancient tel, Mt. Temptation and the sycamore Zachaeus climbed. In Bethlehem visit the Church of Nativity, where Jesus was born, the Catholic church of St. Catherine, the Greek church and Shepherd's Fields the who saw the Star of the Nativity. 

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• Full-day tour of the biblical sites in Bethlehem and Jericho .
• Guided tour of the popular Holy Land sights by local experts
• See Israel's most important churches.
• Discover the Church of the Nativity
• Explore Bethlehem's Christian landmarks
• Includes all entrance fees
• Instant Confirmation


Itinerary
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Pass By: The Good Samaritan Museum, Road 1, between Jerusalem and Jericho, Jericho Palestinian Territories

We drive south from Jerusalem in the direction of the Dead Sea on the way we pass the Inn of the Good Samaritan and continue on through the Biblical wilderness of the Judean Desert.
We pause at the mark which indicates that we have reached "sea level" and from there we continue on to Jericho 258 meters below sea level before descending to Jericho.

Stop At: Jericho, Jericho, West Bank

Jericho This ancient city features in both the New and Old Testament. Joshua led his troops around the city walls until they fell and Jesus entered Jericho after his sojourn in the wilderness .

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: Zaccheus' Tree, Sharia Ein Es-Sultan, Jericho Palestinian Territories

When Jesus entered Jericho, The City of Palms, the tax collector Zachaeus climbed a sycamore tree to see him better and we stop to take a look at this ancient tree.

Duration: 30 minutes

Pass By: Mount of Temptation Monastery, Mount of Temptation, Jericho Palestinian Territories

Jesus spent forty days and forty nights on the nearby Mount Temptation, here the devil tried to turn Jesus away from God but Jesus responded "Man shall not live by bread alone.

Pass By: Judaean Hills, Judaean Hills, Jerusalem District

Our journey takes us back towards Jerusalem and the Judean Mountains where we visit Bethlehem, both the home of Jesse, King David's father and the place where Jesus was born.

Stop At: Bethlehem, Bethlehem, West Bank

Visit the Historical sites in Bethlehem

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Church of the Nativity, Manger St, Bethlehem Palestinian Territories

From Manger Square we enter through a small door into the Church of the Nativity. The Church of the Nativity was built in the 4th century over the grotto where Jesus was born and later in the 6th century the church was reconstructed. In recent times the church has been restored and renovated.
Within the church is the Grotto of the Nativity where a star marks the spot where Jesus was born and an altar to the three Wise Men.

Duration: 40 minutes

Stop At: Church of St. Catherine of Alexandria, Bethlehem Palestinian Territories

Next we visit the Crusader Church of Saint Catherine and see the underground grotto where Saint Jerome painstakingly translated the Bible from Hebrew to Latin, creating the Vulgate.

Duration: 20 minutes

Pass By: Chapel of the Shepherds’ Field, Beit Sahour. Beit Sahour

We leave Bethlehem on our return journey to Jerusalem and pass Shepherds Field. It was here that shepherds watched their sheep by night on Christmas Eve. After an exhilarating and spiritually-charged journey the Bethlehem and Jericho tour comes to an end.



Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Modest dress is obligatory for visits to holy sites; covered knees and shoulders."
"Passport compulsory."
"Visit to Bethlehem: due to the high number of visitors, entrance to the Nativity Cave may be limited."
"This tour is subject to Palestinian authority regulations"
"Most travelers can participate"
"Minimum starting age for the tour is 4 years old."
"Visit to Bethlehem may require a change of vehicle as well as a local Palestinian guide"
"This tour/activity will have a maximum of 40 travelers"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"



Start Time: 07:50 AM
Duration: 9 Hours
Start location: Traveler pickup is offered

Cancellations and refunds: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.

Included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• Professional guide
• Air-conditioned vehicle
• Includes all entrance fees
• Entry/Admission - Church of St. Catherine of Alexandria

Not Included

• Food and drinks
• Insurance

Facilities