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!
Options
Pick Up from Jerusalem
Pick Up from Jerusalem: Pick up at 7:45 from J David Citadel Hotel in Jerusalem, King David 7, Jerusalem, 9410119, Israel. ( Infront of The Hotel )
Starting point:
David Citadel Hotel, King David St 7, Jerusalem, 9410119, Israel
What's included in Mount of Temptation, Saint George Monestary, Saint Saba & Bethlehem One Day Tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Church of the Nativity
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.
Church of St. Catherine of Alexandria
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.
Milk Grotto
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.
Inclusions
- Tour guide - Only in Bethlehem
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Tour Taxes
- Cable Car Fee of 60NIS/Person
- Entrance Fee of 10NIS/Person in Tel Jericho Ancient City of Jericho
- Visit down to The Nativity Cave is not always possible
- Some Places Randomly Close , but we will take you as much places in jericho as possible
- Ancient Jericho/ Tell es-Sultan
- 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
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- Walled off hotel in bethlehem
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
Only tel aviv option return back to tel aviv