West-Bank Christian Full Day Tour

Overview

First we will visit The City of Kind David. The City where Jesus Christ was born. Containing one of the most famous churches in The Holy Lands,The Nativity Church  attracts more than 500,000 visitors every year, along with The Shepherd’s Field Church, The Milk Grotto and The Old City of Bethlehem. . In addition we will visit The City of The Shepherd’s – Beit Sahour. Beit Sahour is one of the two highest cities in christian population, We will take a closer look on the lives of the local people and get to see the amazing hand crafted souvenirs they are responsible to make and sell all around the world. Lastly we will visit one of the most unique in history and geography cities in the world, Jericho. We will visit the most important biblical and historical sites in the City , the biblical tree of Sycamore and Qasr Al Yahud National Park ( Jordan River Baptism Site). *Make Sure to bring your passport as it is required sometimes.

Itinerary

1. 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.

   · 40 min· Admission included

2. Shepherd's Sanctuary

   The Chapel of The Shepherd's Field.It marks the place where, the angels first announced the birth of Christ. The Shepherds' Field Chapel is a religious building of the Catholic church that is in the area of Beit Sahur southeast of Bethlehem in the West Bank in Palestine. The chapel marks the place where the angels first announced the birth of Christ.

   · 35 min· Admission included

3. Milk Grotto

   The Milk Grotto church is the place where the Holy Family found refuge during the Massacre of the Innocents, before they could flee to Egypt. The name is derived from the story that a "drop of milk" of the Virgin Mary fell on the floor of the cave and changed its color to white.

   · 30 min· Admission included

4. Mount of Temptation Monastery

   The Mount of Temptation is located about 3km north-west of Jericho which is about 58km east of Jerusalem, Israel. The mountain is in the Judean Desert and overlooks the Jordan Valley. After being baptized by John the Baptist Jesus retreated to the wilderness to meditate and fast, this mountain on which Jesus is believed to have spent the 40 days and 40 nights fasting

   · Non-stop passage

5. Qasr al Yahud Meaning The Castle of Jews is a baptism site in Jordan River. It's located where prophet elijah ascended to heaven.

   · 30 min· Admission included

How to use your ticket

No cable car on this tour Return drop-off is to the original pick-up location you selected at checkout. Example: If you chose Bethlehem pick-up, you will be returned to Bethlehem only (no return to Jerusalem or Tel Aviv).

Meeting point

What to know before you go

• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• we cannot guarantee visiting the grotto of the nativity on holidays or sundays
• We could wait on the line from 30-90 mins to see the Birth grotto on regular days
• This activity can accommodate a maximum of 55 travelers.
• You will receive confirmation immediately when you book.

Travelers

Cancellation policy

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

• From 1 days before : 100% refunded
• From 0 days before : 0% refunded

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