Bethlehem, Jerusalem Desert and Monasteries Tour from Jerusalem or Tel Aviv
The Tour of the Monasteries is one of the most informative and history intensive tours we have. in addition to the visit to Bethlehem Old City, This tour is one of our new tours that covers most historical places in the Judean Desert. We recommend this tour for you if you prefer learning more about the history and see archeological sights. We will Cover the most important biblical sites in Bethlehem City and the neighboring city Beit Sahour. Our tour will cover a guided tour to the Chapel of the Shepherd's field. Then we will continue to visit the old city of Bethlehem where lies the Church of the nativity, the place where Jesus Christ was born. Then we will visit the Church of the Milk Grotto. A short but refreshing stop at a local olive factory is provided before we continue our tour through the Judean Desert to go visit Saint Saba Monastery, Saint George Monastery and Mount of Temptation Monastery. All times are approximate, Switch of vehicles are Required
Options
Bethlehem Pick Up & Drop Off
Bethlehem pick up and drop off: Walled off hotel at 8:15 pick up and return only there after tour finish
Starting point:
The Walled Off Hotel, Caritas Street 182, Bethlehem
What's included in Bethlehem, Jerusalem Desert and Monasteries Tour from Jerusalem or Tel Aviv
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Church of the Nativity
"The Church of the Nativity, or Basilica of the Nativity, is a basilica located in Bethlehem. The grotto it contains holds a prominent religious significance to Christians of various denominations as the birthplace of Jesus. The grotto is the oldest site continuously used as a place of worship in Christianity, and the basilica is the oldest major church in the Holy Land."
St. George's Monastery
"The Monastery of Saint George of Choziba, also known as Monastery of Choziba (or Hoziba) or Mar Jaris,is a monastery located in Wadi Qelt. The cliff-hanging complex, which emerged from a larva established in the 420s and reorganized as a monastery around AD 500, with its ancient chapel and irrigated gardens, is active and inhabited by Greek Orthodox monks. It houses the relics of saint George of Choziba, after whom the monastery is named, as well as the relics of saint John of Choziba.
Mount of Temptation Monastery
The Mount of Temptation is the supposed location of part of the Temptation of Jesus described in the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke in the New Testament, during which the Devil took Jesus to a "high mountain" and offered him rule over all the kingdoms of the world.
Inclusions
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Tour Guide in Bethlehem City Only
- A visit down to the Nativity Cave isn't always available
- Monasteries We usually visit in afternoon , not always open even during opening hours
- Cable Car 60 NIS Each
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Pick Up at 7:45 in front of the David Citadel Hotel - All our Drivers have your main booking name on their phones, make sure to see your name on the phone before you go to the Viechle/bus - Add us on WhatsApp for easier pickup we can tell you type of vehicle/driver name in the early morning only .
- You can check the ticket details for the phone number if you have question and queries before the tour/ about the meeting and pick up!!!
- We do not include a visit to the Birth Grotto unless you have booked the VIP option, as waiting times typically range from 1 to 3 hours, depending on the season and make sure it is not on sunday morning and or holidays as the grotto will be usually closed
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- Pick up from Walled off hotel in Bethlehem at 8:15 and return only there when tour finish
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
Thank you for Booking with us, Meeting Point At David Citadel Hotel at 7:45 for Jerusalem pick up option and 6:30 for tel Aviv pick up option - Make Sure the Driver has your name on his phone before going into the vehicle, any help you need contact me on Whatsapp +972 59-398-3488 * Please don't forget to bring your passports * Please Wear Modest clothing covered shoulders and knees for Entrance to Nativity church only *Please go to www.elijahtours.com to read about the Itinairy Details and FAQ at bottom of your Tour * only Bethlehem with the guide the monasteries is self guided tour with the driver only and usually they do not open to the public we visit them from outside * We do not include a visit to the Birth Grotto unless you have booked the VIP option, as waiting times typically range from 1 to 3 hours, depending on the season and make sure it is not on sunday morning and or holidays as the grotto will be usually closed