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Bethlehem, Jericho, and Qasr El Yahud Day Trip from Jerusalem: Explore Ancient Biblical Treasures
4.1
113 Ratings
Judaean Desert
Embark on a day trip from Jerusalem to explore the ancient biblical treasures of Bethlehem and Jericho. Discover religious history, visit Nativity sites, and witness the iconic Mt Temptation and Shepherds’ Field.
Embark on a day trip from Jerusalem to explore the ancient biblical treasures of Bethlehem and Jericho. Discover religious history, visit Nativity sites, and witness the iconic Mt Temptation and Shepherds’ Field.
Duration:
9 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Judaean Desert - Journey through the Judean Desert
- Jericho - Explore the historic city of Jericho
- Zaccheus’ Tree - Discover the Zaccheus’ Tree in Jericho
- Mount of Temptation Monastery - Observe Mount Temptation
- Bethlehem - Explore Bethlehem
- Church of the Nativity - Discover the Church of Nativity
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- Judaean Desert - Journey through the Judean Desert
- Jericho - Explore the historic city of Jericho
- Zaccheus’ Tree - Discover the Zaccheus’ Tree in Jericho
- Mount of Temptation Monastery - Observe Mount Temptation
- Bethlehem - Explore Bethlehem
- Church of the Nativity - Discover the Church of Nativity
- The Church of St. Catherine - Pass by the Church of St. Catherine
- Qasr al-Yahud Baptismal Site - Qasr al-Yehud (Castle of the Jews) is a baptismal site on the Jordan River. Located in the Palestinian Authority of the West Bank, 15 km from the northern tip of the Dead Sea and southeast of Jericho, Qasr Al-Yehud is traditionally believed to be the Biblical site where John baptized Jesus, symbolizing his spiritual birth.
What's Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Professional guide
- Entrance fees included
- Air-conditioned transportation
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Professional guide
- Entrance fees included
- Air-conditioned transportation
What's Not Included
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
Additional Information
Embark on a mesmerising full-day tour from Jerusalem, visiting the historical and spiritual gems of Bethlehem and Jericho. Learn about their intriguing religious significance from your knowledgeable guide. Start with Jericho, the backdrop for numerous biblical narratives. See Mt Temptation and the tree that Zacchaeus is believed to have climbed for an…
Embark on a mesmerising full-day tour from Jerusalem, visiting the historical and spiritual gems of Bethlehem and Jericho. Learn about their intriguing religious significance from your knowledgeable guide. Start with Jericho, the backdrop for numerous biblical narratives. See Mt Temptation and the tree that Zacchaeus is believed to have climbed for an improved view of Jesus. Then, journey on to Bethlehem to explore its much-adored Nativity landmarks. Tour the Church and Grotto of the Nativity, and get a glimpse of the Shepherds’ Field, where the Star of Bethlehem is alleged to have been sighted by shepherds.
- A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
- When visiting Bethlehem, you will be met by a Palestinan guide at the boarder and may require a change of vehicle
- A moderate dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. Please refrain from wearing shorts. Knees and shoulders must be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements
- Due to visitors overload a visit down to Nativity cave is not always possible
- Please note this tour is not suitable for children under the age of 4
Location
Judaean Desert
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(113 Ratings)
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Edward_e
Jan 28, 2026
Great trip - This is a great tour. Bethlehem and Jericho were absolutely amazing to visit. If you go to Jericho and decide to go to the monastery you better be in good shape. There’s a lot of very steep steps to climb to reach it. The people in both towns were wonderful. I did not feel unsafe at all so don’t pay attention to the news. The Israeli and Palestinian tour guides were very knowledgeable and very nice. I’d take this tour again.
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Anton_p
Oct 22, 2025
I really enjoyed the tour... - I really enjoyed the tour and was very interesting to see all of the sights. Avishay our driver and guide was very good and made the tour even more memorable! Would definitely recommend.
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Catherine
Sep 10, 2025
Jericho, Jordan River and Bethlehem in a nutshell. - Nice trip to Bethlehem to view the Nativity church, then on to the Jordan River to see the site where Jesus was baptized. Lastly, we visited Jericho. Ariel did a great job driving and was very flexible when we wanted to stop and see something. His explanations were very good. The only negative was our guide in Bethlehem.
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Laurarp7723bo
Aug 4, 2025
Avishay Went Above and Beyond – A Truly Exceptional Guide - Of all the wonderful guides we met during our time in Israel, Avishay Levy stood out as truly exceptional.
We were lucky enough to have Avishay for two tours — first to Nazareth and the Galilee, and then to Bethlehem and Jericho. On both occasions, he brought a calm, steady presence and a wealth of knowledge that elevated the experience far beyond a standard guided tour.
What makes Avishay special is that he genuinely cares. He went above and beyond to make sure we were comfortable, safe, and fully immersed in the places we were visiting. He took time to help us capture photos and videos, answered every question with patience and insight, and always made us feel like we were in the best of hands.
One moment that really stayed with us was on the Bethlehem and Jericho tour. Avishay didn’t need to come with us into Jericho — in fact, he told us it was the first time he had entered in over two years. But he chose to accompany us anyway. He said he felt compelled to be there, to personally ensure we felt safe and supported as we crossed into the Palestinian Territories. That gesture said everything about the kind of guide — and person — he is. His quiet leadership and sense of responsibility meant the world to us, and we were deeply touched by the care he showed.
Avishay strikes the perfect balance between calm professionalism and passionate storytelling. He’s knowledgeable without being overwhelming, always approachable, and has a quiet charisma that draws you in. I would not hesitate to recommend him to anyone seeking a deeper, richer understanding of the region.
I would highly recommend Bein Harim tours - the best way to discover Israel and the surrounding territories.
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Ratsofratso
Sep 6, 2023
Well looked after by the team, thanks! - Logistics was well organized, but as with most things, it's people that make the difference, and we certainly were in the good hands of a very professional trio. Big thanks to Itamar for the explanations in both English and Spanish and for pulling double duty as guide/driver; Miriam for managing our time expertly in Bethlehem, getting us through some horrendous queues at the Church of the Nativity while delivering explanations in English, Spanish and French; and last but not least, Ahmed's safe driving and keeping us all comfortable on his clean, comfortable bus. Our group had evening flights to catch, so the great time management was very much appreciated.
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Lightpacker52343
Sep 5, 2023
Lots of knowledge - Was very satisfying tour
Our guide Itamar was full of knowledge,explaining every rock standing in fron of us. specifically
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Anamiranda7
Sep 4, 2023
Bethlehem - Great tour guide learned a lot about Israel history and the ins and outs of the country, very knowledgeable guide!
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Pratibhak2017
Sep 3, 2023
Fantastic tour with Itamar, pretty sure he is the real Moses' nephew! - I was told to read up history and the Bible before visiting Israel. Unfortunately I didn't do that but on this tour the excellent guide Itamar more than made up. He kept us absolutely engaged through the tour and made sure we understood the significance of every place we visited. He made history come alive with his engaging and often humorous narrative. Also loved Miriam who was the local guide in Bethlehem...her efficiency in queue management and ensuring no second is wasted is just unparalleled! Thanks to Itamar, the lovely driver Ahmad and Bein Harim our rather complicated return journey was very well managed with multiple transfers and drop offs, that too on Sabbath. Very grateful and thankful for a fantastic trip!
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Michaela
Aug 17, 2023
Amazing day thanks to Dan Porges - My husband and I did a 7 day tour with this company and Dan was by far our favorite guide! He is so knowledgeable, thorough, funny and was always open to answering questions. You can tell he loves what he does and wants the best experience for his group! I would highly recommend booking this tour with Dan. Not only were the sights once in a lifetime places to see, but he truly made the day unforgettable!
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P3943xbandreag
Sep 3, 2023
Worth it - In reality we left Tel Aviv, this option is not included. Everything went well, they respected the schedules. The guide Itamar and the driver did a good job. The lunch restaurant was very bad. The place was very hot. We prefer not to eat.
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