Tour to Bethlehem, Jordan River, Dead Sea Mini Group. Up to 6 pax

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Itinerary

1. From Jerusalem we take a nearby trip to Bethlehem, the place where Jesus Christ was born. Our journey takes us to Manger Square which is surrounded by the Mosque of Omar, the Palestinian Peace center the church of Church of Nativity of which some may recognize as the oldest functioning church in the world. The Church of Nativity was built in the 4th century and was extended during 6th century. Some of the original mazaic flooring exists today. Entering the Basilica of the Nativity we go creep through a low doorway called the “door of Humility”. On the walls we can see golden mosaics with 30 of the 44 pink limestone columns of the nave of the church which were embellished with decorations by the Crusaders. Below the church there is a grotto which has an engraving in latin stating “Here Jesus Christ was born to the Virgin Mary.” You will also find in the church a chapel of the manger and the altar of the Adoration of the Magi. (The three Wise men).

   2.5 h

2. From Bethlehem, we start our journey with a drive across the hills of the Judean desert downwards south from Jerusalem down the twisting mountain roads before reaching below sea level. Upon our travels, we can see the Good Samaritan Inn and the sign stating that we have reached sea level. Next on our journey is a visit to where Jesus is known to be baptized. The castle of the Jews or Qasr el Yahud is on the river Jordan not far from Jericho. The same place is also a well-known location where the Israelites crossed the river Jordan into the promised land and the prophet Elijah ascended to Heaven. An opportunity to be baptized in this river is available.

   1.5 h

3. Our final destination is to the Dead Sea, where we take a trip to one of the best Dead Sea beaches to relax and float in its high saline waters, or give yourself a mad bath by covering your body with the Dead Sea’s black mineral rich sea mud, giving yourself a natural health and beauty treatment. Our day ends with a return to the pick up point.

   3 h

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

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How it compares in Jerusalem

• Its from-price is 17% 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 65 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.

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