From Tel Aviv: Jericho, Jordan River, and Bethlehem Bus Tour
ID: GYG460050-823189
Category:
Country: Israel
Duration:
12:00 hours
Description
Combine history with religion as you tour the cities of Bethlehem and Jericho by bus. Explore Bethlehem, a UNESCO-listed city for its religious significance, and discover religious sites in Jericho.
After being picked up from Tel Aviv drive to jerusalem to collect rest of our group then travel to Bethlehem where you will meet your guide before heading into the old city of Bethlehem. Enjoy a guided visit to the Church of the Nativity.
Continue your tour with a visit to the Milk Grotto Church before riding to the city of the shepherds, Bayt Sahur where you will visit the Chapel of the Shepherds Field before getting to visit an olive wood factory where you will see artisans crafting wooden sculptures.
Then journey through the wonderful Judean Desert to the lowest point on earth. Have chances to stop and take pictures at the sea level point in the desert overlooking the oldest continuously inhabited city in the world, Jericho.
pass the Mount of Temptation and drive into Jericho where you will see some of the famed sights in the city including Zaccheus's Tree which is mentioned in the bible.
Highlights
- Take pictures at the sea level point overlooking the oldest city
- Ride through the Judean Desert to the lowest place on earth
- Visit to the historic churches in Bethlehem
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• You will visit Mount of Temptation but not the monastery
• It is not always possible to visit the birth Grotto, especially on Sundays and holidays
• The waiting lines to see the birth grotto could vary from 1-2 hours during high season
• you meet your Bethlehem tour guide after you cross the border, change of vehicle is required
INCLUDED
- Transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle
- Top Licensed Tour Guides in Bethlehem only
- 1 bottle of water
NOT INCLUDED
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food and drinks
- Jericho cable car ticket ($17/person)
- Old city of jericho (10 NIS/person)
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.
