Embark on a full-day biblical tour of Bethlehem and Jericho from Jerusalem and Tel Aviv. Discover the Holy Land sights, explore ancient sites, visit important churches, and learn about key stories from the Old and New Testament. Book now for instant confirmation!
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The Good Samaritan Museum - 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. -
Jericho - 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 .
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Zaccheus’ Tree - 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.
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Mount of Temptation Monastery - 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.
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Judaean Hills - 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.
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Bethlehem - Visit the Historical sites in Bethlehem
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Church of the Nativity - 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. -
The Church of St. Catherine - 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.
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Chapel of the Shepherdsâ Field - 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.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Expert guidance from a professional guide
- All entrance fees included
- Comfortable travel in an air-conditioned coach
- Food and drinks
- Insurance
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
- 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.
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 12 hours of travel. In this case confirmation will be received as soon as possible, subject to availability
- This tour is subject to Palestinian authority regulations
- Minimum starting age for the tour is 4 years old.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
