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

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Saint Saba Monastery - Tour to Bethlehem / Judean desert — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Selfie by the Nativity star in the Nativity church in Bethlehem — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

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!

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At a glance

Duration: 8–11 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

What is included

Included

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

Not included

Not included: Cable Car Fee of 60NIS/Person
Not included: Entrance Fee of 10NIS/Person in Tel Jericho Ancient City of Jericho
Not included: Visit down to The Nativity Cave is not always possible
Not included: Some Places Randomly Close , but we will take you as much places in jericho as possible
Not included: Entrance fees: Ancient Jericho/ Tell es-Sultan

Itinerary

Church of the Nativity

40 min

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.
Church of St. Catherine

10 min

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.
Milk Grotto

10 min

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.
Shepherd's Sanctuary

30 min

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.
St. Jerome's Cave

Passing 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".
Carmel of the Holy Child Jesus

Passing 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.
Stop 7

15 min Admission 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
Sanctuary Bethlehem

40 min

The Nativity Church in Bethlehem old City
Blessings Gift Shop and The Olive Wood Factory

Passing by

Pass By Olive Wood Factory
Bab idDeir Art Gallery

Passing 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.
Aida Camp

Passing 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.
Tomb of Rachel (Kever Rachel)

Passing by

Rachel's Tomb is the site revered as the burial place of the matriarch Rachel.
Mar Saba Monastery

30 min

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.
Mount of Temptation Monastery

30 min

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 point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Walled off hotel in bethlehem
Pick up takes place at 6:30AM from Grand Beach Hotel, 250 HaYarkon St, Tel Aviv – Yafo. (Infront of The Hotel)
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
Pick up takes place at 6:30AM from Grand Beach Hotel, 250 HaYarkon St, Tel Aviv – Yafo. (Infront of The Hotel)
Pick up at 7:45 from J David Citadel Hotel in Jerusalem, King David 7, Jerusalem, 9410119, Israel. (In front of the hotel).

Using your ticket

Only tel aviv option return back to 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%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

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

Options

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
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