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Private Day Tour: Jericho, Mount of Temptation, Hisham's Palace and Bethlehem
Bethlehem, West Bank, Palestinian Territories
$550
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they redeem the gift voucher.
Overview
The Jericho and Bethlehem tour offers a deep dive into some of the most significant religious sites in history. This comprehensive journey takes you through ancient monuments and vibrant cultural landmarks.
- 🏛️ Visit St. George's Monastery, believed to be the hiding place of the Prophet Elijah, and enjoy panoramic views of the surrounding area.
- 🚠 Experience the Mount of Temptation Monastery, accessible via a cable car, where Jesus was tempted during his 40 days in the desert.
- 🏰 Explore Hisham's Palace, an archaeological marvel often referred to as the ‘Versailles of the Middle East’, showcasing stunning mosaics and historical significance.
- 🌄 Stop at Shepherd's Field in Beit Sahour, where the angel announced Jesus' birth to the shepherds, followed by a traditional falafel lunch at a local restaurant.
- ⛪ Discover the Church of the Nativity, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, built on the site believed to be Jesus' birthplace and home to the Cave of St. Jerome.
- 🕊️ Visit the Church of St. Catherine and the Milk Grotto shrine, and admire Banksy's graffiti art that adds a contemporary twist to this historic journey.
- 🚍 Enjoy comfortable travel in an air-conditioned vehicle, with pickup and drop-off options from Checkpoint 300 or your Bethlehem hotel.
- 👶 Bring your little ones along; prams and strollers are welcome, making this tour accessible for families.
- 📜 All entrance fees, lunch, and gratuities are included, ensuring a hassle-free experience as you immerse yourself in the rich history of these locations.
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The experience offers several options. This price includes:
Max of 4
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
The experience offers several options, check yours above
- Pickup from Checkpoint 300 or Bethlehem hotel
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Drop-off at Checkpoint 300 or Bethlehem hotel
- Private tour
- Public transportation to the meeting point and back to your hotel
- Entrance Fees
- Lunch
- Cable Car to Mount of Temptation in Jericho
- Gratuities
Meeting point
Tour departs from the Palestinian side from Checkpoint 300 between Jerusalem and Bethlehem. Your guide will be waiting for you near the yellow taxi parking lot.
Return details
Tour departs from the Palestinian side from Checkpoint 300 between Jerusalem and Bethlehem. Your guide will be waiting for you near the yellow taxi parking lot.
- Greet your private guide-cum-driver at 8am your Bethlehem hotel or the Bethlehem side of Checkpoint 300 if coming from Jerusalem: Checkpoint 300 is about 30 minutes from Damascus Gate by bus. Relax in air-conditioned comfort as you drive for around 45 minutes to Jericho. Along the way, you'll pass by various religious sites: St. Theodosius' Monastery, where some believe the wise men hid from Herod the Great after they visited the baby Jesus in Bethlehem, and al-Eizariya, which many believe to be Lazarus' Bethany village. (pass by)
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St. George's MonasteryEnjoy a panorama view St. George Monastery is believed to be the site where the Prophet Elijah hided from Queen Jezebel and was fed by ravens. before driving a few minutes towards Jericho to Mount of Temptation.
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Mount of Temptation MonasteryIn Jericho, take the cable car and overview ancient Jericho that dates back to 10,000 years BC. Walk to Mount of Temptation, the place where Jesus was tempted by the Satan while he was fasting for 40 days in the desert. The Monastery dates back to the Byzantine period, the current building dates back to 1892 AD. There you will have a nice panorama view looking over Jericho.
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Hisham's PalaceNext you will visit Hisham's Palace, this is a spot not to be missed. The sprawling winter hunting retreat of Caliph Hisham Ibn Abd al Malik must have been magnificent on its creation in the 8th century, with its baths, mosaic floors and pillars – so much so that archaeologists have labelled it the ‘Versailles of the Middle East’.
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Chapel of the Shepherds’ FieldYour next stop is Beit Sahour, considered the city of the shepherds. Visit the Shepherd's Field, where the angel appeared to the shepherds and told them about Jesus' birth, then drive to a local restaurant for a classic falafel lunch.
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Church of the NativityFrom here it's not far to Bethlehem proper, where you'll start at the famous Church of the Nativity, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that's built on the spot where many believe Jesus was born: it's the world's oldest church in regular daily use. You'll also visit the Cave of St. Jerome, below the church, where many believe he translated the bible.
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Church of St. CatherineFinally, you'll visit the Church of St. Catherine and the Milk Grotto shrine, and see Banksy's graffiti pieces, before you drive back either to Checkpoint 300 or your Bethlehem hotel, where your tour will finish at 4pm.
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Private Day Tour: Jericho, Mount of Temptation, Hisham's Palace and Bethlehem
Bethlehem, West Bank, Palestinian Territories
$550
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
03
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!