Mount of Temptation, Saint George Monestary, Saint Saba & Bethlehem One Day Tour

4.7 (11 reviews) Jerusalem, Israel
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Duration8h - 11h
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Group sizeUp to 55 travelers

Overview

Bethlehem is one of the important Christian sites in the holy lands as it contains one of the oldest churches in the world The church of Nativity. A guided tour of the church is provided as well as Saint Catherine's church and The Church of Milk Grotto. Then we continue our trip to Beit Sahour the city of The Shepherd's. Beit Sahour is one of the highest cities in Christian population. We will visit The Chapel of The Shepherd's where the angles first announced the birth of Jesus.

Lastly we will go to The Mount of Temptation & Saint George Monastery. As mentioned in the gospels the Holy Spirit led Jesus into the desert. The summit of the mount, about 360 meters above sea level, offers a spectacular panoramic view of the Jordan Valley, the Dead Sea and the mountains of Moab and Gilead.

* Make sure to bring your passport as it is required sometimes when passing the checkpoints.
*Switch of vehicle is required, All times are approximate!

Options

Pick Up in Tel Aviv & Drop off

Pick Up from Tel Aviv: Pick up takes place in at 6:30AM from Grand Beach Hotel, 250 HaYarkon St, Tel Aviv – Yafo. (Infront of The Hotel)
Starting point:
Grand Beach Hotel, HaYarkon St 250, Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel

Pick Up from Jerusalem

Pick Up from Jerusalem: Pick up at 7:45 from J David Citadel Hotel in Jerusalem, King David 7, Jerusalem, 9410119, Israel. ( Infront of The Hotel )
Starting point:
David Citadel Hotel, King David St 7, Jerusalem, 9410119, Israel

What's included

  • Tour guide - Only in Bethlehem
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Tour Taxes
  • Cable Car Fee of 60NIS/Person
  • Entrance Fee of 10NIS/Person in Tel Jericho Ancient City of Jericho
  • Visit down to The Nativity Cave is not always possible
  • Some Places Randomly Close , but we will take you as much places in jericho as possible
  • Ancient Jericho/ Tell es-Sultan

What to expect

  1. Church of the Nativity
    40m
    A full guided tour to the Church of the Nativity. The Church 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. The church is located where Jesus was born in Bethlehem.
  2. Church of St. Catherine
    10m
    Saint Catherine’s Church is a Franciscan monastery. It is said to be built on the site of Christ’s appearance to St. Catherine of Alexandria and his prediction of her martyrdom at the beginning of the 4th century.
  3. Milk Grotto
    10m
    The Milk Grotto church is the place where the Holy Family found refuge during the Massacre of the Innocents, before they could flee to Egypt. The name is derived from the story that a "drop of milk" of the Virgin Mary fell on the floor of the cave and changed its color to white.
  4. Shepherd's Sanctuary
    30m
    The Chapel of The Shepherd's Field.It marks the place where, the angels first announced the birth of Christ. The Shepherds' Field Chapel is a religious building of the Catholic church that is in the area of Beit Sahur southeast of Bethlehem in the West Bank in Palestine. The chapel marks the place where the angels first announced the birth of Christ.
  5. St. Jerome's Cave
    Pass by
    The Cave of Jerome is actually located beneath the Church of St. Catherine, and can also be accessed from there. St. Jerome, a Dalmation priest (345-420 A.D.), translated much of the Old Testament from Hebrew and Greek to the Latin "Vulgate".
  6. Carmel of the Holy Child Jesus
    Pass by
    The Order of the Blessed Virgin Mary of Mount Carmel does not have a single founder but was founded by a group of hermits living close to the “Spring of Elijah” on Mount Carmel, with two roots of their spirituality: the Prophet Elijah and the Virgin Mary. At the beginning of the 13th century the hermits received a rule of life, which was written by Saint Albert, Patriarch of Jerusalem.
  7. 15m · Admission ticket not included
    Tell es-Sultan also known as Tel Jericho or Ancient Jericho, is the site of ancient and biblical Jericho and today a UNESCO-nominated archaeological site in the West Bank, located two kilometers north of the center of Jericho
  8. Sanctuary Bethlehem
    40m
    The Nativity Church in Bethlehem old City
  9. Blessings Gift Shop and The Olive Wood Factory
    Pass by
    Pass By Olive Wood Factory
  10. Bab idDeir Art Gallery
    Pass by
    Bab idDeir Art Gallery is an independent artistic and cultural space in Bethlehem, located in Deik quarters part of the historical old city of Bethlehem.
  11. Aida Camp
    Pass by
    Aida, also spelled 'Ayda, is a Palestinian refugee camp situated 2 kilometers north of the historic center of Bethlehem and 1 km north of Beit Jala.
  12. Tomb of Rachel (Kever Rachel)
    Pass by
    Rachel's Tomb is the site revered as the burial place of the matriarch Rachel.
  13. Mar Saba Monastery
    30m
    Mar Saba Monastery dates back to the fifth century. Founded by Saint Sabas, it's been extensively expanded and fortified over the years. Please note that women are not allowed to enter the monastery. Everyone will enjoy a panoramic view of the site.
  14. Mount of Temptation Monastery
    30m
    The Mount of Temptation is located about 3km north-west of Jericho which is about 58km east of Jerusalem, Israel. The mountain is in the Judean Desert and overlooks the Jordan Valley. After being baptized by John the Baptist Jesus retreated to the wilderness to meditate and fast, this mountain on which Jesus is believed to have spent the 40 days and 40 nights of spiritual contemplation.

    You can choose to take the cable car provided and have a look at the city. ( 60 NIS each Optional )

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Walled off hotel in bethlehem

Meeting point

Pick up takes place at 6:30AM from Grand Beach Hotel, 250 HaYarkon St, Tel Aviv – Yafo. (Infront of The Hotel)

Meeting point

Pick up at 7:45 from J David Citadel Hotel in Jerusalem, King David 7, Jerusalem, 9410119, Israel. (In front of the hotel).

End point

Walled off hotel in bethlehem

End point

Pick up takes place at 6:30AM from Grand Beach Hotel, 250 HaYarkon St, Tel Aviv – Yafo. (Infront of The Hotel)

End point

Pick up at 7:45 from J David Citadel Hotel in Jerusalem, King David 7, Jerusalem, 9410119, Israel. (In front of the hotel).

Additional information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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