Embark on a journey to Jericho, the world’s oldest city, and explore the site of Jesus’ baptism. Discover ancient monasteries, a steep mount with a miraculous monastery, and the breathtaking beauty of Wadi Qelt gorge.
Embark on a journey to Jericho, the world’s oldest city, and explore the site of Jesus’ baptism. Discover ancient monasteries, a steep mount with a miraculous monastery, and the breathtaking beauty of Wadi Qelt gorge.
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Tel es-Sultan - This is site of the Ancient Jericho - the first city in the Human History, built over 10,000 years ago.
We shall see the excavations of the Ancient Tower, the City Gaqte and the walls built over 4,000 years ago - Mount of Temptation Monastery - This monastery is built at the high slope of the Temptation Mount, a place where…
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Tel es-Sultan - This is site of the Ancient Jericho - the first city in the Human History, built over 10,000 years ago.
We shall see the excavations of the Ancient Tower, the City Gaqte and the walls built over 4,000 years ago -
Mount of Temptation Monastery - This monastery is built at the high slope of the Temptation Mount, a place where Jesus was tempted by the Devil.
To get there, we shall take a Cable Car, the longest in the World.
This Ancient Monastery is famous both for its Holiness and the fascinating views of Jericho and the Dead Sea -
Qasr al-Yahud Baptismal Site - Qasr Al Yahud is believed to be the place where Jesus was baptized by John the Baptist.
This exclusively beautiful site, at the border between Israel and Jordan, is surrounded by the new and ancient monasteries and creates a strong feeling of Mystery -
Deir Hajla - This beautiful monastery is built at the site where the first Christian Monks used to live in the caves. Here, by the old tradition, Mary rested with Jesus on a way to Egypt.
Today this monastery, rebuilt by the Crusades 1,000 years ago, looks like a lost Paradise in the middle of the Desert
- Professional guide, specialist in History and Religion
- Tel Aviv and Jerusalem hotels pick up and drop off
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Professional guide, specialist in History and Religion
- Tel Aviv and Jerusalem hotels pick up and drop off
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Lunch
- Entrance fees to Deir As Sultan and Jericho Cable Car tickets
- Lunch
- Entrance fees to Deir As Sultan and Jericho Cable Car tickets
This tour takes you back to the beginning of the Human Civilization
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to Jericho, the first city in the History. You will see the Tower built over 10,000 years ago.
We shall further take a Cable Car, which will bring us to the Monastery of Temptation. This monastery, built at the top of the steep mount, is considered one of the miracles of the Holy…
This tour takes you back to the beginning of the Human Civilization
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to Jericho, the first city in the History. You will see the Tower built over 10,000 years ago.
We shall further take a Cable Car, which will bring us to the Monastery of Temptation. This monastery, built at the top of the steep mount, is considered one of the miracles of the Holy Land.
We shall visit the Qasr Al Yahud, the Baptism site at the Jordan River. Qasr Al Yahud is believed to be the place where Jesus was baptized by John the Baptist This exclusively beautiful site, at the border between Israel and Jordan, is surrounded by the new and ancient monasteries and creates a strong feeling of Mystery.
We shall stop at Deir Hajla Monastery. Initially built in the V CAD, the monastery was further destroyed by the invading Persian Army., and it still keeps the sculls of the monks executed by the invaders.
Finally, if the time permits, we shall make a detour to see Wadi Qelt deepest gorge, famous for its beauty.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
