West-Bank Christian Full Day Tour

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About this activity

First we will visit The City of Kind David. The City where Jesus Christ was born. Containing one of the most famous churches in The Holy Lands,The Nativity Church attracts more than 500,000 visitors every year, along with The Shepherd’s Field Church, The Milk Grotto and The Old City of Bethlehem. . In addition we will visit The City of The Shepherd’s – Beit Sahour.

Beit Sahour is one of the two highest cities in christian population, We will take a closer look on the lives of the local people and get to see the amazing hand crafted souvenirs they are responsible to make and sell all around the world.

Lastly we will visit one of the most unique in history and geography cities in the world, Jericho. We will visit the most important biblical and historical sites in the City , the biblical tree of Sycamore and Qasr Al Yahud National Park ( Jordan River Baptism Site).

*Make Sure to bring your passport as it is required sometimes.

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At a glance

Duration: 8 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 55 people
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Operated by: Judah Tours

Ages: Adults (1–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Tour guide in Bethlehem only
Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle

Not included

Not included: Lunch
Not included: Old city of jericho 10 nis each
Not included: Hisham palace 10 nis entrance

Itinerary

Church of the Nativity

40 min Admission included

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.
Shepherd's Sanctuary

35 min Admission included

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.
Milk Grotto

30 min Admission included

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.
Mount of Temptation Monastery

Passing by

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 fasting
Stop 5

30 min Admission included

Qasr al Yahud Meaning The Castle of Jews is a baptism site in Jordan River. It's located where prophet elijah ascended to heaven.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Pick up and return to tel aviv for tel aviv pick up option only - Grand beach hotel 6:30
Pick up at 7:45-8:00 from J David Citadel Hotel in Jerusalem, King David 7, Jerusalem, 9410119, Israel. (In front of the hotel).
Pick up from The Walled off Hotel at 8:00 in Bethlehem , return back to Jerusalem or Bethlehem only

End point

Pick up and return to tel aviv for tel aviv pick up option only - Grand beach hotel 6:30
Pick up at 7:45-8:00 from J David Citadel Hotel in Jerusalem, King David 7, Jerusalem, 9410119, Israel. (In front of the hotel).
Pick up from The Walled off Hotel at 8:00 in Bethlehem , return back to Jerusalem or Bethlehem only

Using your ticket

No cable car on this tour

Return drop-off is to the original pick-up location you selected at checkout.

Example: If you chose Bethlehem pick-up, you will be returned to Bethlehem only (no return to Jerusalem or Tel Aviv).

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
we cannot guarantee visiting the grotto of the nativity on holidays or sundays
We could wait on the line from 30-90 mins to see the Birth grotto on regular days

Options

Bethlehem pick up

Walled off hotel: Walled off hotel bethlehem and return back to bethlehem only after tour finish
Jerusalem Pick up

Pick Up from Jerusalem: Pick up at 7:45 david citadel hotel and return back to the same hotel

Starting points:

David Citadel Hotel, King David St 7, Jerusalem, 9410119, Israel

The Walled Off Hotel, Caritas Street 182, Bethlehem