Mount of Temptation, Saint George Monestary, Saint Saba & Bethlehem One Day Tour
Overview
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Bethlehem is one of the important Christian sites in the holy lands as it contains one of the oldest churches in the world The church of Nativity. A guided tour of the church is provided as well as Saint Catherine's church and The Church of Milk Grotto. Then we continue our trip to Beit Sahour the city of The Shepherd's. Beit Sahour is one of the highest cities in Christian population. We will visit The Chapel of The Shepherd's where the angles first announced the birth of Jesus.
Lastly we will go to The Mount of Temptation & Saint George Monastery. As mentioned in the gospels the Holy Spirit led Jesus into the desert. The summit of the mount, about 360 meters above sea level, offers a spectacular panoramic view of the Jordan Valley, the Dead Sea and the mountains of Moab and Gilead.
* Make sure to bring your passport as it is required sometimes when passing the checkpoints.
*Switch of vehicle is required, All times are approximate!
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Tour guide - Only in Bethlehem
Air-conditioned vehicle
Tour Taxes
Cable Car Fee of 60NIS/Person
Entrance Fee of 10NIS/Person in Tel Jericho Ancient City of Jericho
Visit down to The Nativity Cave is not always possible
Some Places Randomly Close , but we will take you as much places in jericho as possible
Ancient Jericho/ Tell es-Sultan
What To Expect
Church of the Nativity
A full guided tour to the Church of the Nativity. The Church is one of the oldest working churches in existence today. The first Church was built by the Roman Emperor Constantine in the 4th century AD, over the grotto where Mary gave birth to Jesus. The church is located where Jesus was born in Bethlehem.
Church of St. Catherine
Saint Catherine’s Church is a Franciscan monastery. It is said to be built on the site of Christ’s appearance to St. Catherine of Alexandria and his prediction of her martyrdom at the beginning of the 4th century.
Options
Pick Up in Tel Aviv & Drop off
Pick Up from Tel Aviv: Pick up takes place in at 6:30AM from Grand Beach Hotel, 250 HaYarkon St, Tel Aviv – Yafo. (Infront of The Hotel)
Starting point:
Grand Beach Hotel, HaYarkon St 250, Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel
Pick Up from Jerusalem
Pick Up from Jerusalem: Pick up at 7:45 from J David Citadel Hotel in Jerusalem, King David 7, Jerusalem, 9410119, Israel. ( Infront of The Hotel )
Starting point:
David Citadel Hotel, King David St 7, Jerusalem, 9410119, Israel
Reviews
11 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Kidanemeret Ethiopian church,Korontos Monastry .The Tomb of Alazar, Betelihem ,the St. Marry and Elizabet home ,Getesema
989hirutw,
Nov 1, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The view was so exiting and we took so many photos and upload by Google the city ie. Jerusalem was very much tricky means all buildings are same white color then we walk long and can't back to the church we were Kidanemeret Ethiopian church then we meet an American lady who were out for dog walk she helped us to find our way home and we took picture with her now I want to say Thanks!!! our view was Korontos Monastry The Tomb of Alazar, Betelihem ,the St. Marry and Elizabet home ,Getesemani, the home of Martha and Mariam her sister and mauls etc....
Very good place to visit Bethlehem with a very attentive guide. We visited the monasteries with a driver tr
Dominique267,
Aug 17, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very good address for visits accompanied by guides who are very attentive to groups. We visited the monasteries with a very pleasant driver.
Took my 81 yr old grandma. Wonderful but tough
DebbieDrell,
Jun 27, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00INCREDIBLE tour! See where Jesus was born in the manger and so many incredible ancient sites! My husband and I took my 81 year old mom whose dream it is to see the site where Jesus was born and all the religious sites. she is not athletic and has a bad foot. She did marvelously but there is a lot of uphill climbing and slippery steps. Our guide Elias always looked out for her and kept lovingly telling us to take our time. He was so kind to our group. We loved it and our tour guides were incredible. I can’t speak more highly of Elias and Mohammad. Elias was especially funny, charming, and taught us a lot about the history and never got political. He has ancestral roots in the land and was well versed in the history. Elias realized we had booked a tour that would not be good for my mom (monastery tour) and also that women aren’t allowed in anyway, so he suggested we switch and he made it happen for us! We are so glad to see Mount temptation, dip into river Jordan, and see the spring of Elijah. However old Jericho was tough and if i had to do it all over again i wouldn’t do it because it was 100 degrees and the steps perilous for my mom. I wish Mohammad warned us about that. Otherwise an INCREDIBLE TOUR!
The visit
Aurore C,
Feb 12, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00In the morning I spent it in group with about thirty people to make the biggest religious tourist sites of travel. In the afternoon I wanted to visit the monasteries and this is what was planned on my journey. No one but me had taken that option. So I ended up with a Private guide who made me live my best day of my life in Palestine. I don't have his first name but I will remember all my life the color of his eyes, the warmth of his heart, his generosity and the incredible memories he put in my heart. Thank you 🙏😇
A warm welcome to Palestine
Gordon W,
Mar 5, 2020
- Review from Viator
5.00A well organized tour with outstanding Guides. Bethlehem is a lovely ancient city and the countryside around Saint George Monestary beautiful. We were warmly welcomed at the West Bank check point by our Palestinian Guides. A change of vehicle is required - Israeli vehicles can go into the West Bank but West Bank/Palestinian vehicles/guides cannot travel into Israel. A full day of sightseeing but do not expect to get into the Church of the Navity as the line ups are hours long.
Mount of Temptation, St Saba, St George, Bethlehem
NatashaAlexandar,
Feb 23, 2020
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great experience, all recommendations, guides from Eliah tours were excellent, expesialy thanks to Mr Ziad who drove us safely all day and show us many beautiful places. We tasted falafels, hummus, zaatar, sweets and jericho bananas. We hope to visit again.
Bethlehem from all sides
Z7896CFjohnr,
Dec 11, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Can't give anything but a great review for this tour. I changed the plan slightly with the help of the guides, who were helpful, knowledgeable, funny and inclusive. I've read reviews of some tours being too political etc. But I and our group found Boaz very open but respectful and not political, in fact spiritually enlightening would be a good explanation, he qouted from Bilble(s), Koran and Torah. We even got the Our Father recited in Aramaic, the lanuage Jesus would have spoken. The amount of food tasting, sweets and coffee supplied, we were brought into Bethlehem with open arms!! One of the childern of a really charming family on the tour, kept calling it "the best tour ever", they had done several tours already this week!! We were immersed in the history and life in Bethlehem from long before Jesus was born to the modern day! Jerico and the baptismal site were items in there own right, things and places I wanted to experience, but we were spoilt in Bethlehem, even getting into 2 grotto's; the Church of the Nativity and the grotto in St Catherine's where St Jerome translated the bibles and was originally buried. We were very lucky, most of the time you don't get into one grotto with the crowds or booked for masses, to get the 2 was special. No more to say, except thanks Boaz, Moses and Elijah Tours for your hospitality and sharing your knowledge of your iconic city!!
A good tour until....
Gabri,
Nov 14, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00The tour was excellent, as I really wanted to see the Greek Orthodox monastery - I did not like the first guide injecting one sided politics into the tour - many were uncomfortable, otherwise the tour was very good.
Lovely day
Femke V,
Nov 7, 2019
- Review from Viator
4.00We went on a day trip and had a lovely day. Good gides and we saw and did a lot during the trip. Ik would defenitly recommend this
Dense and interesting programme
Ambroise33610,
Oct 29, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00the visit to the Nativity Basilica is quite complete, too bad there is no time to visit the city, the souk and the Bethlehem market Shepherd's Sanctuary and milk grotto can be lightened the comments on the separation wall were a nice surprise, we were seduced by the sites of the monasteries good support by organizing guides, available professional, and adaptable very positive results
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