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Bethlehem, Mar Saba, Mount of Temptation and Saint George Monastery Private Tour

Bethlehem, Palestinian Territories
  • 8 to 11 hours (approx.)
  • Pickup offered
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

Ideal for both history buffs and Christian travelers, this full-day excursion covers religious landmarks in both Bethlehem and Jericho. Visit New Testament sites like Milk Grotto, where the Holy Family is believed to have sought refuge, to Shepherds’ Field, considered sacred by Christians as the site where angels announced the birth of Jesus. Top it off with a trip into the Jordan Valley to visit the Mount of Temptation.
  • Ride comfortably between locations by air-conditioned vehicle
  • Enrich your visit to Bethlehem with a guided tour
  • See religious landmarks dating back to the 5th century and beyond
  • Enjoy hotel pickup and transfers from Jerusalem, Haifa, or the airport

What's Included

  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Licensed Tour Guide in Bethlehem City - other places Driver Only
  • Tour Taxes
  • Visit down to The Nativity Cave is not always possible

Meeting and Pickup

You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

Pick up takes place at your choice

or

Meeting point

  • The Walled Off Hotel
    Caritas Street 182, Bethlehem

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

1

Church of St. Catherine

30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

2

Sanctuary Bethlehem

40 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

3

Shepherd's Sanctuary

30 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

Cave of St. Jerome (Pass By)

4

Church of the Nativity

30 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

5

Milk Grotto

25 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

Aida Camp (Pass By)

6

St. George's Monastery

20 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

7

Mount of Temptation Monastery

50 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

8

Church of the Nativity

40 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Blessings Gift Shop and The Olive Wood Factory (Pass By)

Bab idDeir Art Gallery (Pass By)

9

Mar Saba Monastery

30 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

Carmel of the Holy Child Jesus (Pass By)

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 55 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

Reviews

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Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

From $700.00

per group (up to 3)

up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

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On average, this is booked 111 days in advance.

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