Mount of Temptation, Saint George Monestary, Saint Saba & Bethlehem One Day Tour
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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Stop At: Church of the Nativity, Manger St, Bethlehem Palestinian Territories
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.
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Church of St. Catherine of Alexandria, Bethlehem Palestinian Territories
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.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Milk Grotto, Close to Manger Square Next Door to Olive Wood Factory, Bethlehem Palestinian Territories
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.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Shepherd's Sanctuary, Siyar el-Ghanam, Beit Sahour Palestinian Territories
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.
Duration: 30 minutes
Pass By: Cave of St. Jerome, Bethleem, Bethlehem Palestinian Territories
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".
Pass By: Carmel of the Holy Child Jesus, 119 Jamal Abdel Nasser St, Bethlehem Palestinian Territories
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 At: Ancient Jericho/ Tell es-Sultan, VC9V+VH9, Ein Al Sultan
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
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Sanctuary Bethlehem, St. Francis Street, Bethlehem Palestinian Territories
The Nativity Church in Bethlehem old City
Duration: 40 minutes
Pass By: Blessings Gift Shop and The Olive Wood Factory, 80-82 Milk Grotto Street 2 Minutes Walk from Nativity Church .Very easy to find alone .Next Door To Milk Grotto Church, Bethlehem Palestinian Territories
Pass By Olive Wood Factory
Pass By: Bab idDeir Art Gallery, Manger Street D'eik Quarter, Opposite Manger Square Hotel, Bethlehem Palestinian Territories
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.
Pass By: Aida Camp, Bethlehem Palestinian Territories
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.
Pass By: Tomb of Rachel (Kever Rachel), Bethlehem Palestinian Territories
Rachel's Tomb is the site revered as the burial place of the matriarch Rachel.
Stop At: Mar Saba Monastery, Bethlehem Palestinian Territories
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.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Mount of Temptation Monastery, Mount of Temptation, Jericho Palestinian Territories
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 )
Duration: 30 minutes
Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Stroller accessible"
"Near public transportation"
"Infants must sit on laps"
"Most travelers can participate"
"This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund"
"This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund"
"This tour/activity will have a maximum of 55 travelers"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"
Duração: 8 To 11 Hours
Ponto de partida: 1: David Citadel Hotel, King David St 7, Jerusalem, 9410119, Israel
2: Grand Beach Hotel, HaYarkon St 250, Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel
Cancelamentos e reembolsos:
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
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