Saint Saba Monastery - Guided Tour of Bethlehem and the Judean Desert

Bethlehem, Mar Saba, Mount of Temptation and Saint George Monastery Private Tour

Cruises & Sailing
Digital
660 minutes
English

A guided tour of the oldest church in the world 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 explore the daily lives of the locals and visit The Chapel of The Shepherd's where the angles first announced the birth of Jesus.

Mar Saba Monastery dates back to the fifth century. Founded by Saint Sabas, it's been extensively expanded and fortified over the years.

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.s. 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.
  • Switch of vehicle is required, All times are approximate!

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FromCAD $982.67Per Group

What's included in Bethlehem, Mar Saba, Mount of Temptation and Saint George Monastery Private Tour

(Subject to Option Inclusions)

Itinerary

Church of St. Catherine of Alexandria

The Church of St. 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.ne is located on the remains of St .

Sanctuary Bethlehem

The Nativity Church in Bethlehem old City

Shepherd's Sanctuary

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.

Admission Ticket Included

Inclusions

  • Licensed Tour Guide in Bethlehem City - other places Driver Only
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Tour Taxes
  • Visit down to The Nativity Cave is not always possible
  • 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

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Pickup and Dropoff

You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points

Please arrive at the pick up point 30 minutes before departure time.

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Operator

Judah Tours