Before arriving in Jericho, which is 258 meters under the sea level, you will pass the Inn of the Good Samaritan and continue on through the Biblical wilderness of the Judean Desert. You will then pass Wadi Kelt and see the 5th century Monastery of Saint George and pause at the mark which indicates that we have reached "sea level".
Once you arrive in Bethlehem, you will visit the Church of the Nativity entering from Manger Square. The church was built in the 4th century over the grotto where Jesus was born and later in the 6th century the church was reconstructed. In recent times the church has been restored and renovated. Within the church is the Grotto of the Nativity where a star marks the spot where Jesus was born and an altar to the three Wise Men. Next, you will visit the Crusader Church of Saint Catherine and see the underground grotto where Saint Jerome painstakingly translated the Bible from Hebrew to Latin, creating the Vulgate. Before returning back to Jerusalem, you will make another stop in Bethlehem at the Shepherds Field where an Angel of the Lord appeared to shepherds on Christmas night to tell them of the imminent birth of the savior.
Full- day tour of Bethlehem and Jericho from Jerusalem
- Discover Jericho, an ancient city featured in both the New and Old Testament
- Visit Bethlehem, both the home of Jesse, King David's father and the place where Jesus was born
- Escape the noise and traffic of the city for a day
Guided tour
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Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Guided tour
Food and drinks
Food and drinks
- Please confirm your pick-up details with the local operator. You will find their contant information in the voucher after booking
- Please wear modest clothing that covers legs and shoulders
- It is recommended to wear comfortable shoes
- Please bring your passport with you
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