Book your Bethlehem & Jericho group tour online. Proceed to Bethlehem, the town where Jesus was born over 2,000 years ago. In Bethlehem, visit Manger Square and enter the Church of the Nativity. See the Holy Grotto exact spot where Jesus was born, see a 14-point silver star set into the stone floor. Visit the nearby Church of St. Catherine and its underground caves with ancient tombs and shrines. Proceed to Jericho….
- Bethlehem
- Manger Square
- Church of the Nativity
- Grotto of the Nativity
- Shepherds’ Fields
- Judean desert (pass)
- Inn of the Good Samaritan (pass)
- Jericho
- Zacchaeus Sycamore Tree
- Qasr al Yahud Baptismal Site
On your way to Jericho pass the Inn of the Good Samaritan as you descend below sea level into the Jordan Valley. Arrive in Jericho, the oldest city in the world. See the sycamore tree that Zacchaeus climbed to see Jesus. Hear the biblical story of Joshua and the fall of the walls of Jericho. Depart Jericho and pass by the Mount of Temptation. Continue to Qasr al-Yahud on the Jordan River, where John the Baptist baptized Jesus. Pass the Shepherds’ Fields before returning to Jerusalem.
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Bethlehem & Jericho Group Tour INCLUDES
- Pickup from main central pickup point
- Return transfer to your pickup point
- All transfers in A/C vehicles according to the tour itinerary
- Government licensed tour guide in English
- All entrance fees to all sites visited according to the tour itinerary
| Tour Starts from | Tel Aviv | Jerusalem |
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| Pick up time at | 07:15-07:30 | 08:30-09:00 |
Bethlehem Jericho Group Tour ITINERARY
This Bethlehem and Jericho tour begins as we pass the Inn of the Good Samaritan, linked to one of Jesus’ most well-known parables. We travel through the Judean Desert alongside Wadi Kelt, where you can see the 5th-century Monastery of St. George built into the cliffs. We make a short stop at the sea level sign before continuing down to Jericho.
In Jericho, you will hear stories from both the Old and New Testaments. Learn how the walls of Jericho fell when Joshua led the Israelites around the city. See the Zacchaeus’ Sycamore Tree. The Zacchaeus’ Sycamore Tree is one of the most meaningful biblical sites in Jericho, connected to the New Testament story where Zacchaeus climbed a tree to see Jesus as He entered the city. The sycamore tree stands at a central point in Jericho. The tree is over 2,000 years old, and it stands in the same area described in the Gospel account, allowing visitors to reflect on the moment when Zacchaeus encountered Jesus.
From the area, you can also view the Mount of Temptation, where Jesus spent forty days in the wilderness.
Leaving Jericho, we travel to Bethlehem, the town where Jesus was born over 2,000 years ago. The visit begins in Manger Square, followed by entry into the Church of the Nativity. Inside, you will see the Grotto of the Nativity, where Jesus was born. Inside the Grotto of the Nativity, you will see a 14-point silver star set into the stone floor. This star marks the exact traditional spot where Jesus was born. As you step into the grotto, the space becomes quiet and intimate, lit softly by hanging lamps.
Next, we visit the nearby Church of St. Catherine. Beneath the church, we enter an ancient cave where St. Jerome translated the Bible into Latin. We then leave Bethlehem and pass the Shepherds’ Field, where angels announced Jesus’ birth to shepherds, as described in the Bible.
The tour also includes a visit to Qasr el Yahud on the Jordan River. This is the traditional site where John the Baptist baptized Jesus and where visitors can access the river today. It is also believed to be the place where the Israelites crossed into the Promised Land.
The day concludes with a safe and comfortable transfer back to your pickup location.
The tour is subject to Palestinian authority regulations. Change of vehicles required during the tour. Bethlehem part guided by local Palestinian guide only. Passports mandatory – required on the tour day.
Bethlehem Jericho Tour HIGHTLIGHTS
- Walk through Jericho, the oldest city in the world
- Stand beneath Zacchaeus’ Sycamore Tree and see where he met Jesus
- View the Mount of Temptation, where Jesus fasted forty days
- Visit Church of the Nativity & Holy Grotto, Jesus’ birthplace
- Explore Qasr al-Yahud, where John baptized Jesus at the Jordan River
- Get baptized in the Jordan River waters at Yardenit
- A full-day journey filled with faith, history and inspiration
General Info Notes
- Tour duration is up to 8 hours
- Theme of this group tour is Christianity, Religious, History, Cultural, Sightseeing
- This group tour best suited to couples, families, solo travelers and faith-focused travelers
- This tour includes a reasonable amount of walking, physical rating of easy to moderate
- This tour suitable for travelers aged 4–99, with an easy to moderate physical rating
- Lunches – each tour day includes a scheduled lunch break, giving you the option to enjoy a meal at a local restaurant, café, or food market or to bring your own lunch in advance if you prefer
- Estimated return time to Tel Aviv 18:00 / Jerusalem 17:00
- A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. 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. Dress code is smart casual
- Recommended for this tour: Comfortable walking shoes, hats, sun screen and drinking water
- Visiting Qasr al Yehud Baptismal site gives you opportunity to get baptized. Group stays in site for estimated 30-40 minutes. Enough time for Baptismal ceremony. We do not organize or provide baptismal services. All must be proceeded within group visit time frame.
- Free of charge reschedule 24 before the tour day. Covered by Compass Risk Free policy
- Assistance via WhatsApp+972 58 707 66 11
Group or Private Tour Packages – Terms and Conditions – Cancellation policy:
- Cancellation at any time 10% of the total price is nonrefundable
- Cancellation less than two months before the arrival day 50% of total price charge will be applied
- Cancellation less than a month before the arrival day 75% of total price charge will be applied
- Cancellation less than a week before the arrival day 100% of total price full charge will be applied
- Cancellation / Reschedule terms are the same
- Any unused services fully nonrefundable
- All not mentioned in includes – excluded from the tour package
- Free of charge reschedule 24 before the tour day. Covered by Compass Risk Free Policy
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