Bethlehem and Jericho: Historic Monasteries Tour

Immerse yourself in the rich history and spirituality of Bethlehem, Jericho, and the Judean Desert on this 2-day private tour. Explore ancient monasteries, visit sacred sites like the Church of the Nativity, and discover the vibrant street art of Banksy.

Duration: 2 days
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights

Checkpoint 300/Bethlehem Road - We meet at Bethlehem 300 Checkpoint if you are coming from Jerusalem: Checkpoint 300 is about 30 minutes from Damascus Gate by bus.

What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • Private Tour Guide
  • Pickup from Bethlehem 300 Checkpoint or your hotel inside Bethlehem
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Surcharges on fuel
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Public transportation to the meeting point
Additional Information

Relish a thorough exploration of ancient Bethlehem, Jericho, and the Judean Desert monasteries with a 2-day exclusive tour. This journey includes stops at St. George’s Monastery, Mar Saba Monastery, the Church of the Nativity, the Church of St. Catherine, the Milk Grotto Shrine, the Cave of St. Jerome, and Shepherd’s Field, as well as visits to Jericho, Hisham’s Palace, Herodion, and views of Banksy’s street art.

Location
Checkpoint 300/Bethlehem Road
Once you get off the bus or the taxi, walk through the checkpoint building (Follow the sign) to cross to Bethlehem's side where I'll meet you. Everyone there is either crossing to Bethlehem or coming from Bethlehem so it's easy to find your way. You can always ask anyone for help if you need it.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Mark71111
Aug 27, 2023
The Best, Will not disappoint! - This was our second time with Michael. We had booked a day tour of Bethlehem and the Desert Monasteries back in September 2019 and enjoyed our time with him. We had the opportunity to return to Jerusalem this August 2023 and Michael was our first choice as a guide. We booked 2 separate tours with him, both private. First was a walking tour of Jerusalem. We walked the walls and streets of Jerusalem, saw many churches and other sites. And walked the Via Dolorosa. Our second tour was a 2-day tour of Bethlehem, Hebron, Herodion, St George Monastery and Jericho. The first day was all the sites outside of Bethlehem: the monasteries, Herodion and the Monastery of Temptation in Jericho. The second day was filled with the sites of Bethlehem, from the Church of the Nativity to the Sheperd’s Field. All this while Michael described the history of what we were seeing and letting the stories from the Bible come to life. As he would say the Fifth Gospel is the Holy Land itself. We even asked to spend an evening with a local family in Bethlehem for dinner. We spent a wonderful evening with his parents and family. The food was delicious and the company even better. Thank you and your family for your hospitality. I highly recommend Michael. You will not be dissatisfied. Thanks again Michael!
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From $130
up to 15 guests
1 Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).