Day tour of Bethlehem, Jericho and River Jordan from Tel Aviv
Excursions & day trips

Day tour of Bethlehem, Jericho and River Jordan from Tel Aviv

Free cancellation
Language: English
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: 10 hours
Why you’ll love this…
  • You'll discover Bethlehem, the birthplace of Jesus and visit some of its key sites including the Church of the Nativity
  • You can explore Jericho, one of the oldest cities on Earth, and ascend the Mount of Temptation by cable car
  • The final part of the tour takes you to Qasr al-Yahud Baptismal site on the Jordan River
What to expect

Departing from Tel Aviv, you'll journey to Bethlehem in the early hours, allowing you to explore the city before it awakens with the hustle and bustle of other groups. Here, you'll uncover the birthplace of Jesus and visit the Church of the Nativity. From there, your exploration continues as you descend through the stark beauty of the Judean Desert, arriving at Jericho - one of the world's earliest continuous settlements.

Next, you'll ascend the Mount of Temptation via cable car, where a guided tour awaits. You'll delve into the history of the Monastery and the city of Jericho itself. The final leg of your journey takes you to Qasr al-Yahud Baptismal site, a place steeped in tradition as the location where Jesus was baptised. You'll return to Tel Aviv around 6.30pm.

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What's included
  • check Guided tour
  • check Transportation in air-conditioned vehicle
What's not included
  • x_not_included Lunch
  • x_not_included Cable car ticket
Where

Kaufman Street 2, Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel

Meeting point:
At the Israeli Textile Center (corner of Shenkar and Kaufman Street). Please arrive at the meeting point at least 15 minutes before the start of the tour.
What to remember

Not allowed:

  • No shorts or sleeveless tops are allowed. Knees and shoulders must be covered for both men and women

Extra fees to be paid on-site:

  • Cable car to the Mount of Temptation is not included ($16.00 per person)

Know in advance:

  • Be aware that the Church of the Nativity can tend to get quite crowded with tourists. Please be prepared for a long queue or the possibility of not seeing all parts of the church due to crowds
  • If you have small luggage or belongings, you can bring them along and leave them in the vehicle, however, the local partner is not responsible for any lost items. Please note you may change vehicles throughout the day, so please be mindful to take the bags with you

Remember to bring:

  • A water bottle and snacks
  • Good walking/hiking shoes, hat, sunscreen, bathing suit and towel
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Provider
Tourist Israel
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

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