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Private Day Tour: Bethlehem, Jordan River and Dead Sea

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

Overview

Of special interest to Christian travelers, this full-day private tour covers top Christian historical landmarks in Bethlehem and the Qasr el Yahud baptismal site along the Jordan River, topped off by the chance to take a dip in the mineral-rich Dead Sea. Tours include door-to-door transportation in your own chauffeured vehicle with hotel pickup and drop-off from anywhere within Bethlehem.
  • Visit Christian sites like the Milk Grotto Shrine and Church of the Nativity
  • Ride comfortably alongside your own personal driver and guide
  • Get a chance to be baptized in the Jordan River on request
  • Tours include pickup in Bethlehem or Checkpoint 300

What's Included

  • Driver/guide
  • Private tour
  • Pickup from Checkpoint 300 or Bethlehem hotel
  • Drop-off at Checkpoint 300 or Bethlehem hotel
  • Gratuities
  • Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
  • Lunch
  • Entrance fees
  • Public transportation to the meeting point and back to your hotel

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

  • Checkpoint 300/Bethlehem Road
    Jerusalem

    Once you get off the bus or the taxi, walk through the checkpoint building (Follow the sign) to cross to Bethlehem's side where I'll meet you. Everyone there is either crossing to Bethlehem or coming from Bethlehem so it's easy to find your way. You can always ask anyone for help if you need it.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
  • Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants
  • Stroller accessible
  • Walking is involved
  • Near public transportation
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews

5.0
based on 18 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

From $550.00

per group (up to 4)

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

Book ahead!
On average, this is booked 20 days in advance.

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