Bethlehem, Jericho, and Jordan River Day Tour from Jerusalem
- 10 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Explore the spiritual and historical heart of the Holy Land on this guided day tour departing from Jerusalem. Discover Bethlehem’s Old City, visit a traditional olive wood art shop, and step inside the Church of the Nativity as your guide brings its history to life. Travel down into the Jordan Valley to ancient Jericho, where you’ll ride the cable car up to the Mount of Temptation monastery for sweeping views over the desert oasis below. End the day at Qasr al-Yahud on the Jordan River, one of Christianity’s most important pilgrimage sites. This full-day experience offers meaningful insight into some of the region’s most iconic biblical landscapes, with guaranteed departures from Jerusalem. Book now!
Inclusions
What's included
- Transportation from Jerusalem to all sites
- Hand-picked expert tour guide
What's not
- Meals and drinks
- Ticket to the cable car in Jericho
- Personal travel insurance
- Gratuities
Itinerary
Arrive in Bethlehem, where you’ll meet your local guide
Admire olive wood carvings and crafts on a coffee/tea break
Visit the famous Church of the Nativity
Continue to Jericho and ascend the Mount of Temptation, where you’ll be guided through the monastery
Visit the Qasr al Yahud Baptismal Site on the Jordan River (with the option to be baptized)
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Please wait in front of the hotel
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 30 travellers
- Operated by
- Tourist Israel
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please note that order of sites are subject to change as per the guidance of local operator
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Please bring cash so your guide can collect the money on the bus and buy your skip-the-line tickets in advance. The Jericho cable car costs 60 NIS, 20 USD, or 17 EUR - we accept all 3 currencies. Without cash, you may need to wait in line
- At the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem, we cannot always guarantee entry to the grotto due to the high number of visitors
- Modest dress is obligatory for visits to holy sites; travelers must have covered knees and shoulders
How it compares in Jerusalem
- Its from-price is 76% below the median of the 140 day trips we list in Jerusalem.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 13 of 140.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Jerusalem
Jerusalem is an ancient hill city, sacred to Jews, Christians and Muslims, with a walled Old City of stone lanes, markets and shrines.
Jerusalem stands among the Judean hills, about 750 metres above sea level, and its Old City, enclosed by Ottoman walls of the sixteenth century, is divided into Jewish, Christian, Muslim and Armenian quarters. The Western Wall, the Dome of the Rock with its golden dome, and the Church of the Holy Sepulchre lie within a short walk of each other, and the Old City is listed by UNESCO.
Top-ranked sights in Jerusalem: Western Wall (Wailing Wall), Old City of Jerusalem, Jerusalem Jewish Quarter.
Special offers in Jerusalem
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