Top Bethlehem Archaeology Tours

Explore a mix of ancient and contemporary history during this shared full-day excursion to Bethlehem and Jericho. Visit sights important to the history of Christianity, including the Church of the Nativity—believed to be Jesus’ birthplace—and the Church of Saint Catherine.

Take this Bethlehem and Jericho tour past the Inn of the Good Samaritan and descend beneath sea level to the ancient city of Jericho. In Jericho see the sycamore tree climbed by Zacchaeus when he tried to get a better look at Jesus. Recall the biblical tale of Joshua marching his troops around Jericho’s city walls until they fell. The tour leaves Jericho passing the Mount of Temptation and continues to Qasr al-Yahud on the Jordan River where John baptized Jesus. Then the tour visits Bethlehem where Jesus was born just over 2,000 years ago. The Bethlehem tour stops in Manger Square and we enter the Church of the Nativity which holds the Holy Grotto where the nativity took place. The tour visits the adjacent Church of St. Catherine and its subterranean caves holding ancient tombs and shrines. From here the tour passes Shepherds Field and returns to Jerusalem.

Begin your journey with a convenient pick-up from Bethlehem, where our friendly local guide will welcome you and ensure a smooth and comfortable start to your Holy Land adventure. As we leave Bethlehem behind, enjoy beautiful desert landscapes on the way to Jericho — the oldest continuously inhabited city in the world. Walk through history as you explore ancient Biblical sites, timeless ruins, and breathtaking natural scenery. Stand where Joshua and the Israelites famously brought down the city walls, see the legendary Mount of Temptation, and enjoy the unique beauty of the Jordan Valley oasis fed by natural springs.

Visit some of the world’s most holiest grounds without worrying about a big group holding you back and interrupting your experience during this St. George's Monastery, Wadi Qelt, Mar Saba, and Bethlehem private tour. See the Church of the Nativity, Chapel of the Milk Grotto, Cave of St. Jerome, and Mar Saba Monastery. Plus, you’ll ride comfortably in an air-conditioned vehicle and enjoy a provided falafel lunch.

Visit two of the most historic destinations within the West Bank during this full-day tour of Bethlehem and Jericho. See sights featured in the Old and New Testament, including the Church of Nativity, believed to be Jesus’s birthplace, and visit the oldest city in the world, Jericho, to uncover more ancient treasures.