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2 Days Bethlehem, Hebron, Herodion, St George Monastery and Jericho Private Tour
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Enjoy a 2 days private tour and explore Bethlehem, Jericho and Hebron including Saint George’s Monastery, the Church of the Nativity, the Church of St. Catherine, the Milk Grotto Shrine, the Cave of St. Jerome, and Shepherd’s Field, Jericho, Hisham’s Palace, Herodion, the Tomb of the Patriarchs and see Banksy’s graffiti art.
Highlights
2 days
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 days
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Private transportation
Private Tour Guide
Pickup from Bethlehem 300 Checkpoint or your hotel inside Bethlehem
Air-conditioned vehicle
Fuel surcharge
Parking Fees
Gratuities
Entrance fees
Public transportation to the meeting point
Meeting Points
Departure
Checkpoint 300/Bethlehem Road
Once you get off the bus or the taxi, walk through the checkpoint building (Follow the sign) to cross to Bethlehem's side where I'll meet you. Everyone there is either crossing to Bethlehem or coming from Bethlehem so it's easy to find your way. You can always ask anyone for help if you need it.
Return
Important Information
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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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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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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2 Days Bethlehem, Hebron, Herodion, St George Monastery and Jericho Private Tour
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About
Enjoy a 2 days private tour and explore Bethlehem, Jericho and Hebron including Saint George’s Monastery, the Church of the Nativity, the Church of St. Catherine, the Milk Grotto Shrine, the Cave of St. Jerome, and Shepherd’s Field, Jericho, Hisham’s Palace, Herodion, the Tomb of the Patriarchs and see Banksy’s graffiti art.
Highlights
2 days
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 days
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Private transportation
Private Tour Guide
Pickup from Bethlehem 300 Checkpoint or your hotel inside Bethlehem
Air-conditioned vehicle
Fuel surcharge
Parking Fees
Gratuities
Entrance fees
Public transportation to the meeting point
Meeting Points
Departure
Checkpoint 300/Bethlehem Road
Once you get off the bus or the taxi, walk through the checkpoint building (Follow the sign) to cross to Bethlehem's side where I'll meet you. Everyone there is either crossing to Bethlehem or coming from Bethlehem so it's easy to find your way. You can always ask anyone for help if you need it.
Return
Itinerary
Day 1
Day 2
Saint George Monastery, Jericho and Herodion
5 Stops
1
St. George Monastery
Relax in air-conditioned comfort as you drive for around 45 minutes to St. George’s Monastery in Wadi Qelt. Along the way, you’ll pass by various religious sites: St. Theodosius’ Monastery, where some believe the wise men hid from Herod the Great after they visited the baby Jesus in Bethlehem. Visit al-Eizariya, which is believed to be Lazarus’ Bethany village and see Saint Lazarus Tomb.
Stroll a short way down Qelt Valley to reach the monastery, which dates back to the fourth century, when monks first settled in the desert. They believed the site was where the Prophet Elijah was fed by ravens.
2 hours
2
Mount of Temptation Monastery
Continue driving to visit Jericho, the lowest and the oldest city on earth, your first stop will be taking the cable car up to Mount of Temptation, to the Monastery of the Temptation, where Jesus was tempted by the devil (Matthew 4:8). The cave inside the monastery is where Jesus has fasted and meditated for forty days and nights (Matthew 4:2). From the cable car, you will be able to see the ancient Jericho archaeological site.
1 hour
3
Hisham's Palace
Visit Hisham’s Palace, one of the main archeological sites in Jericho. Built-in the 8th century during the Umayyad period as a hunting lodge and winter resort, its name is associated with the Umayyad Caliph El Hisham Ibn Abd Al-Malik. The uncovered excavation shows the remains of the magnificent winter palace that was destroyed by an earthquake in 747 AD, shortly after construction. The site contains royal buildings, a mosque, water fountains, and spectacular mosaic floors.
1 hour
4
Sykomora Zacheusza
isit Zacchaeus Sycamore, where according to tradition, it’s the place where Zacchaeus, the tax collector, climbed a tree to get a better look at Jesus and where Jesus spoke with him (Luke c.19).
0 minute
5
Herodion National Park
Drive to Herodion National Park, the palace of Herod the Great from the roman period 1st century BC. From the top of the mountain, enjoy a panorama view of the landscape of the area and from there you can see Jordan mountains and the Dead Sea.
End of the first day and back to Bethlehem.
