Travel To Bethlehem, Jericho & Jordan River - Tour From Jerusalem
Overview
Explore Bethlehem, Jericho and the Jordan River from Jerusalem. Visit the Church of the Nativity, Catholic Shepherds’ Field, Milk Grotto and a local olive wood factory and Christian store. Continue past the Sea Level landmark to Qasr Al-Yahud, the Jordan River baptism site. See Zacchaeus’ sycamore tree, Elisha/Elijah Spring, Hisham’s Palace, ancient Jericho and St. Gerasimus Monastery. Guiding is provided in Bethlehem; Jericho is self-guided.
Bring your passport and visa for checkpoint checks. Times may vary; a vehicle change is required.
Please note: Entry to the Birth Grotto and St. Jerome’s Grotto is not guaranteed due to restoration work, queues and special Masses. This applies to both morning and afternoon tours.
If visiting the grottos is a priority, contact us through the booking platform to discuss private-tour options with more flexible timing. Entry remains subject to church access.
What you’ll do
Visit to the Shepherds Field with Bethlehem Palestinian Tour Guide - This is one of two locations held to be not only the site of the Annunciation to the shepherds but also the place mentioned in Ruth 2:2, where Ruth gleaned grain for herself and Naomi.
Guided tour Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem, The Church of the Nativity is one of the oldest working churches in existence today. The first Church was built by the Roman Emperor Constantine in the 4th century AD, over the grotto where Mary gave birth to Jesus in Bethlehem, West Bank, Palestine
Guided Tour to Milk Grotto Church Grotto of Our Lady or Milk Grotto, is a Catholic chapel in Bethlehem, in the West Bank of the State of Palestine, erected in 1872.
Visit the Olive Wood Factory and Souvenir Store - 25 Mins - No Pressure to buy anything - Bethlehem is a Palestinian town south of Jerusalem in the West Bank. The biblical birthplace of Jesus, it’s a major Christian pilgrimage destination.
30 Mins visit to Jordan river - The Jordan River or River Jordan, also known as Nahr Al-Sharieat, is a 251-kilometre-long river in the Middle East that flows roughly north to south through the Sea of Galilee and on to the Dead Sea.
During this tour, we won't be making a stop at the Cable Car or Mount of Temptation. Instead, we'll enjoy a scenic view of these attractions from the old city of Jericho. This adjustment was made based on feedback we've received over the past few years, taking into account concerns about the closure of the monastery, the limited options available in the area, including an expensive restaurant, costly shopping, potential tourist traps, and the fact that it costs 60 shekels to go up the mountain.
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