Bethlehem, Jericho, and Qasr El Yahud Day Trip from Jerusalem | La Vacanza Travel

Bethlehem, Jericho, and Qasr El Yahud Day Trip from Jerusalem

Duration: 9 hours
Destination: Israel, Jerusalem District, Jerusalem
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  • 9 hours
  • Jerusalem
  • E-Voucher
  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

Experience the ancient and biblical treasures of Bethlehem and Jericho on this thought-provoking full-day trip from Jerusalem. Discover fascinating religious history from your guide as you travel to Jericho, the scene of many biblical stories. View Mt Temptation and the tree said to have been climbed by Zacchaeus for a better view of Jesus. Then, head to Bethlehem, to witness its most beloved Nativity sites. Visit the Church and Grotto of the Nativity, and view the Shepherds’ Field, where shepherds reputedly saw the Star of Bethlehem.

Itinerary
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Pass By: Judaean Desert

Pass through the Judean Desert

Stop At: Jericho, Jericho, West Bank

Visit the ancient city of Jericho

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: Zaccheus' Tree, Sharia Ein Es-Sultan, Jericho Palestinian Territories

Visit the Zaccheus' Tree in Jericho

Duration: 30 minutes

Pass By: Mount of Temptation Monastery, Mount of Temptation, Jericho Palestinian Territories

Spot Mount Temptation

Stop At: Bethlehem, Bethlehem, West Bank

Visit Bethlehem

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Church of the Nativity, Manger St, Bethlehem Palestinian Territories

Visit the Church of Nativity

Duration: 40 minutes

Stop At: Church of St. Catherine of Alexandria, Bethlehem Palestinian Territories

Pass by the Church of St. Catherine

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Qasr al-Yahud Baptismal Site, The Dead Sea Jordan Valley Region, Jerusalem Israel

Qasr al-Yehud (Castle of the Jews) is a baptismal location on the Jordan River. The site is in the Palestinian Authority of the West Bank 15 km from the northern end of the Dead Sea and southeast of Jericho. Qasr Al-Yehud is believed to be the Biblical site where John baptized Jesus; this symbolized his spiritual birth.

Duration: 30 minutes

Inclusions
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Professional guide
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Entrance fees
  • Entry/Admission - Qasr al-Yahud Baptismal Site
  • Entry/Admission - Church of St. Catherine of Alexandria

Exclusions
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities
  • A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • When visiting Bethlehem, you will be met by a Palestinan guide at the boarder and may require a change of vehicle
  • A moderate dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. Please refrain from wearing shorts. Knees and shoulders must be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements
  • Due to visitors overload a visit down to Nativity cave is not always possible
  • Near public transportation
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Please note this tour is not suitable for children under the age of 4
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 40 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Departure Point

Traveler pickup is offered
Please note that our pickup/drop-off is available from a few central hotels only. Please select the hotel closest to your address from the drop-down menu on the tour page. If you are not sure which of the listed hotels is a good fit, please choose the option “I don’t see my pickup location” and insert enter your accommodation address. After the booking is approved by the local tour operator, a confirmation email from Bein Harim will be sent to you mentioning the final pickup point closest to your address. Please read the email with the attached booking confirmation carefully to make sure you are waiting for the pickup at the correct location. Please make sure to wait for the pickup at the hotel entrance.


Departure Time

07:50 AM

Voucher info

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Duration

9 hours


User's Reviews

ratsofratso

06 Sep, 2023

Logistics was well organized, but as with most things, it's people that make the difference, and we certainly were in the good hands of a very professional trio. Big thanks to Itamar for the explanations in both English and Spanish and for pulling double duty as guide/driver; Miriam for managing our time expertly in Bethlehem, getting us through some horrendous queues at the Church of the Nativity while delivering explanations in English, Spanish and French; and last but not least, Ahmed's safe driving and keeping us all comfortable on his clean, comfortable bus. Our group had evening flights to catch, so the great time management was very much appreciated.

LightPacker52343

05 Sep, 2023

Was very satisfying tour Our guide Itamar was full of knowledge,explaining every rock standing in fron of us. specifically

anamiranda7

04 Sep, 2023

Great tour guide learned a lot about Israel history and the ins and outs of the country, very knowledgeable guide!

pratibhak2017

03 Sep, 2023

I was told to read up history and the Bible before visiting Israel. Unfortunately I didn't do that but on this tour the excellent guide Itamar more than made up. He kept us absolutely engaged through the tour and made sure we understood the significance of every place we visited. He made history come alive with his engaging and often humorous narrative. Also loved Miriam who was the local guide in Bethlehem...her efficiency in queue management and ensuring no second is wasted is just unparalleled! Thanks to Itamar, the lovely driver Ahmad and Bein Harim our rather complicated return journey was very well managed with multiple transfers and drop offs, that too on Sabbath. Very grateful and thankful for a fantastic trip!

Michaela K

17 Aug, 2023

My husband and I did a 7 day tour with this company and Dan was by far our favorite guide! He is so knowledgeable, thorough, funny and was always open to answering questions. You can tell he loves what he does and wants the best experience for his group! I would highly recommend booking this tour with Dan. Not only were the sights once in a lifetime places to see, but he truly made the day unforgettable!

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Fantastic tour with Itamar, pretty sure he is the real Moses' nephew!

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Totally recommended

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Great

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Approved 101%

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EXPENSIVE for the value... Understood the expression “Tourist Industry” after that trip

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Wonderful

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Excellent tour , recommended

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comprehensive tour

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Valeu á pena

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Passionnante visite, guides extraordinaires

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Lo mejor de mi experiencia en Israel

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