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Bethlehem, Jerusalem Desert and Monasteries Tour from Jerusalem or Tel Aviv

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Overview

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The Tour of the Monasteries is one of the most informative and history intensive tours we have. in addition to the visit to Bethlehem Old City, This tour is one of our new tours that covers most historical places in the Judean Desert. We recommend this tour for you if you prefer learning more about the history and see archeological sights.

We will Cover the most important biblical sites in Bethlehem City and the neighboring city Beit Sahour. Our tour will cover a guided tour to the Chapel of the Shepherd's field. Then we will continue to visit the old city of Bethlehem where lies the Church of the nativity, the place where Jesus Christ was born. Then we will visit the Church of the Milk Grotto. A short but refreshing stop at a local olive factory is provided before we continue our tour through the Judean Desert to go visit Saint Saba Monastery, Saint George Monastery and Mount of Temptation Monastery.

All times are approximate, Switch of vehicles are Required

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Pick Up at 7:45 in front of the David Citadel Hotel - All our Drivers have your main booking name on their phones, make sure to see your name on the phone before you go to the Viechle/bus - Add us on WhatsApp for easier pickup we can tell you type of vehicle/driver name in the early morning only .

You can check the ticket details for the phone number if you have question and queries before the tour/ about the meeting and pick up!!!

We do not include a visit to the Birth Grotto unless you have booked the VIP option, as waiting times typically range from 1 to 3 hours, depending on the season and make sure it is not on sunday morning and or holidays as the grotto will be usually closed

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Air-conditioned vehicle

Tour Guide in Bethlehem City Only

A visit down to the Nativity Cave isn't always available

Monasteries We usually visit in afternoon , not always open even during opening hours

Cable Car 60 NIS Each

What To Expect

1

Church of the Nativity

"The Church of the Nativity, or Basilica of the Nativity, is a basilica located in Bethlehem. The grotto it contains holds a prominent religious significance to Christians of various denominations as the birthplace of Jesus. The grotto is the oldest site continuously used as a place of worship in Christianity, and the basilica is the oldest major church in the Holy Land."

40 minutes • Admission Not Applicable
2

St. George's Monastery

"The Monastery of Saint George of Choziba, also known as Monastery of Choziba (or Hoziba) or Mar Jaris,is a monastery located in Wadi Qelt. The cliff-hanging complex, which emerged from a larva established in the 420s and reorganized as a monastery around AD 500, with its ancient chapel and irrigated gardens, is active and inhabited by Greek Orthodox monks. It houses the relics of saint George of Choziba, after whom the monastery is named, as well as the relics of saint John of Choziba.

40 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Options

Bethlehem Pick Up & Drop Off

Bethlehem pick up and drop off: Walled off hotel at 8:15 pick up and return only there after tour finish
Starting point:
The Walled Off Hotel, Caritas Street 182, Bethlehem

Jerusalem pick up and drop off

David Citadel hotel pick up : David Citadel hotel pick up and drop off in Jerusalem only
Starting point:
David Citadel Hotel, King David St 7, Jerusalem, 9410119, Israel

Reviews

5.00

2 reviews

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  • Bethlehem and Palestine

    Daniele C,

    Aug 19, 2024

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    A great visit of Bethlehem the nativity the grotto with a special christian Arab family. Great hospitality safe and we'll organized thanks

  • Great experience

    Bastille F,

    Feb 1, 2023

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    Seeing the monasteries was the highlight of my trip! Had a great time. We were also so lucky that there was a short queue to the silver star marker where Jesus was born. The Falafel that they had organised for lunch was also great! I definitely recommend this tour operator.

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