Bethlehem and Jericho Day Trip from Tel Aviv
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Experience Highlights
Embark on an exciting full-day tour to Jericho and Bethlehem from Tel Aviv, accompanied by a local guide. Explore ancient Jericho, known as the 'City of Palm Trees', and visit biblical sites such as Zacchaeus' tree and Elijah's spring.
In Bethlehem, marvel at the Church of the Nativity and visit the Shepherds' Field, where shepherds saw the Star of the Nativity. Learn about the history behind each of the sites visited. The tour includes transfers from Tel Aviv and entrance fees to the attractions.
- Enjoy a 1 day tour of Bethlehem and Jericho.
- Listen to biblical narratives and stories from a local guide.
- Visit holy sites such as the Mount of Temptation and the Judean Desert
- See the Church of the Nativity, where Jesus is said to have been born.
- Travel with transfers from selected hotels
What’s included
- Excursion to Bethlehem and Jericho from Tel Aviv
- Pick up and return to the hotel
- Professional guide
- Air-conditioned vehicle
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Step by Step
Experience an unforgettable journey back in time with a 1-day guided tour to Bethlehem and Jericho from Tel Aviv. Immerse yourself in biblical times as you explore these fascinating destinations.
You'll be accompanied by an expert guide with a passion for the subject, who will introduce you to all the holy history preserved in ancient Jericho and Bethlehem. Some of the points of interest you will see are:
- Judean Desert: believed to be the site of the 40-year pilgrimage of the Jewish people led by Moses and the place where John the Baptist baptised Jesus in the Jordan River.
- Tree of Zacchaeus: This tree is said to have witnessed an encounter between Zacchaeus and Jesus. Zacchaeus, a despised tax collector, climbed this tree to see Jesus pass by.
- Mount of Temptation: famous for being the site where Jesus was tempted by the devil during his 40-day fast in the desert.
- Church of the Nativity: believed to mark the place where Jesus was born according to Christianity. See its architecture, ancient walls and magnificent frescoes and mosaics.
In addition, you will see hidden treasures such as St. Catherine's Church, explore the corridors of the historic Jewish Castle and the Shepherds' Field, where shepherds witnessed the Star of the Nativity.
Enjoy a complete experience from start to finish with round-trip transfers from selected hotels in Tel Aviv. Travel in a comfortable air-conditioned car.