Duration: 2 Days / 8 hours each (Approx.)Â Â Â |Â Â Â Offered in: English
Tour Itinerary
Day 1: Jericho, Saint George Monastery and Dead Sea
Start Point
Meeting at Bethlehem 300 Checkpoint if coming from Jerusalem.
Or hotel pickup inside Bethlehem if you are staying in Bethlehem.
Stop 1: Saint George Monastery
Scenic drive through the Judean Desert to Saint George Monastery in Wadi Qelt. Enjoy breathtaking cliffside views and learn about the history of the early hermits.
Stop 2: Jericho Oldest City
Orientation tour of Jericho including the famous sycamore tree of Zacchaeus.
Stop 3: Hisham’s Palace
Visit the Umayyad palace and admire the ancient mosaic floors including the famous Tree of Life.
Stop 4: Mount of Temptation
View the Mount of Temptation or take the cable car to reach the higher viewpoint. Learn about the traditions connected to the Temptation of Jesus.
Stop 5: Dead Sea
Enjoy free time at the Dead Sea. Float, relax and experience the minerals and therapeutic properties of the water.
End of Day
Return to Bethlehem 300 Checkpoint or your Bethlehem hotel.
Day 2: Mar Saba Monastery and Bethlehem Highlights
Start Point
Meeting at Bethlehem 300 Checkpoint or hotel pickup inside Bethlehem.
Stop 1: Mar Saba Monastery
Explore one of the oldest inhabited monasteries in the world. Women can enjoy the panoramic viewpoint. Men can enter the monastery interior.
Stop 2: Shepherd’s Field
Visit Shepherd’s Field in Beit Sahour where the angel announced the birth of Jesus.
Stop 3: Bethlehem Old City and Nativity Church Complex
Walk through the Old City of Bethlehem and visit the Nativity Church complex including:
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Basilica of the Nativity
Door of Humility, original mosaic floors, Grotto of the Nativity. -
Saint Catherine Church
Connected to the basilica and home of the Midnight Mass. -
Saint Jerome Caves
Visit the underground caves where Saint Jerome lived and translated the Bible.
Stop 4: Milk Grotto
Visit the peaceful Milk Grotto, an important pilgrimage site connected to the Holy Family.
End of Tour
Drop off at Bethlehem 300 Checkpoint or at your Bethlehem hotel.
What's Included
✓ Private professional driver guide
✓ Transportation by private car for 2 days
✓ Hotel pickup and drop off inside Bethlehem
✓ Meeting at Bethlehem 300 Checkpoint if coming from Jerusalem
✓ Bottle of water per person
✗ Lunches
✗ Shopping
✗ Entrance fees to sites that require tickets
✗ Cable car tickets to Mount of Temptation
✗ Dead Sea beach access fees
✗ Tips optional
Departure & Return
Meeting Point
Bethlehem 300 Checkpoint at 08:30 AM
(or your hotel in Bethlehem if staying inside Bethlehem)
Return Point
Same as departure
Bethlehem 300 Checkpoint or your Bethlehem hotel
Helpful Link
How to reach the meeting point if coming from Jerusalem
Link: How to get to Bethlehem from Jerusalem?
(Click here to look up the location on Google Maps)
Additional Info
- A current, valid passport is required on the day of travel.
- Saint Saba Monastery is closed on Wednesdays and Fridays
- Modest clothing is recommended for churches and monasteries
- Comfortable walking shoes recommended
- Women cannot enter inside Mar Saba Monastery but can access the viewpoint
- The guide uses his private car for all transportation
- The tour is flexible and can be personalized
- Children are welcome
- Not wheelchair accessible
Cancellation Policy
- If you cancel your tour within (10 days) prior to the date of the tour, the deposit amount is non-refundable.
- If you cancel your tour before (11Â days or more) prior to the date of the tour, a full refund of the deposit will apply.
- If you cancel a requested multi-day tour at any time, the deposit amount will be non-refundable.
- If you cancel a requested customized tour that requires arranging/booking any non-recoverable out-of-pocket costs incurred on your behalf such as booking a separate driver, car rentals, admissions, hotel reservations, tickets etc. in less than (10 days) prior to the date of the tour, the amount for any non-recoverable out-of-pocket costs will be non-refundable in addition to the deposit amount.
