Discover two of the Holy Land’s most remarkable cities in one unforgettable day with our Jericho and Bethlehem Day Tour. This tour combines the ancient desert beauty of Jericho with the deep spiritual heritage of Bethlehem, offering a unique journey through biblical history and living culture.
Tour Highlights
- Cable car to Mount Temptation
- View of Mar Saba Monastery in the Judean Desert
- Church of the Nativity
- Chapel of Saint Jerome
Itinerary
Your journey begins from Allenby Bridge or your hotel in Jerusalem, heading toward Jericho, one of the oldest cities in the world. Visit the impressive Mount of Temptation, a dramatic desert oasis rising above the Jordan Valley. Ascend by cable car and take in the stunning landscape of palm trees, lush vegetation, and the steep cliffs traditionally associated with the place where Jesus resisted temptation.
Along the way, admire the historic Mar Saba Monastery, an ancient monastery dramatically built into the desert cliffs.
Continue to Bethlehem, a city of deep religious and historical significance. Visit the sacred Church of the Nativity, built over the birthplace of Jesus, and descend into the Grotto of the Nativity. Explore the Chapel of Saint Jerome, associated with the scholar who translated the Bible into Latin.
This day tour beautifully blends desert landscapes, biblical tradition, and sacred Christian heritage creating a meaningful and memorable Holy Land experience.
The Trip Cost Includes
- Transfer from Allenby Border upon arrival and departure.
- Sightseeing in modern air-conditioned private transfer.
- Entrance fees to places of interest whilst on tour in the Holy Land and parking.
- English speaking licensed guide on duty for the day.
The Trip Cost Excludes
- All personal expenses.
- All meals.
- Traditional falafel lunch in Bethlehem $25 USD per person.
- Tips for guide and driver.
- Departure tax per person (Airport N/A – Allenby $57 USD – Sheikh Hussein/Taba/Araba $35 USD).
- Flights/bridge expenses.
- Anything not mentioned above.
Frequently asked Questions
If you require a pick up from your hotel in Jordan to the border and pick up from the border at the end of the tour to your hotel in Jorda, please contact us and we can arrange that at additional cost.
Your driver will be waiting for you once you finish the passport control at the Israeli border and will be holding a sign with your name. When you book the tour, our team will be in touch with you via WhatsApp. Make sure the number you provide at the time of the booking is connected to WhatsApp.
Crossing the Allenby border, you are required to pay the shuttle and the departure tax each time you cross the border.
Your visa is your responsibility. You have to check about visas before you book this tour to avoid any problems at the border.
If you were not allowed to cross the border, this is something out of our control and the tour will be not refundable so make sure to check opening hours and visa requirements before you book the tour.
