• Bethlehem - Meet your personal guide and driver at 8am at your Bethlehem hotel or at the Bethlehem side of Checkpoint 300 if arriving from Jerusalem. Checkpoint 300 is approximately a 30-minute bus ride from Damascus Gate.

• Jericho - Enjoy a comfortable, air-conditioned drive of about 45 minutes to Jericho. En route, you’ll pass several religious landmarks: St. Theodosius’ Monastery, believed by some to be where the wise men hid from Herod the Great after visiting baby Jesus in Bethlehem, and al-Eizariya, thought by many to be Lazarus’ Bethany village.

• Mount of Temptation Monastery - Take in the panoramic view of St. George Monastery, considered the site where the Prophet Elijah hid from Queen Jezebel and was fed by ravens, before heading a few minutes towards Jericho to Mount of Temptation.

• Jericho - In Jericho, take a cable car to view ancient Jericho, dating back to 10,000 years BC. Walk to Mount of Temptation, where Jesus was tempted by Satan while fasting for 40 days in the desert. The Monastery dates back to the Byzantine period, with the current structure dating to 1892 AD. Enjoy a stunning panoramic view over Jericho.

Next, visit Hisham’s Palace, a must-see location. This expansive winter hunting retreat of Caliph Hisham Ibn Abd al Malik was magnificent upon its creation in the 8th century, featuring baths, mosaic floors, and pillars, earning it the title ‘Versailles of the Middle East’ by archaeologists.

• Beit Sahour - Your next destination is Beit Sahour, known as the city of the shepherds. Visit the Shepherd’s Field, where the angel announced Jesus’ birth to the shepherds, then head to a local restaurant for a traditional falafel lunch.

From here, it’s a short distance to Bethlehem proper, where you’ll begin at the renowned Church of the Nativity, a UNESCO World Heritage Site built on the site believed by many to be Jesus’ birthplace. It’s the world’s oldest church in continuous daily use. You’ll also explore the Cave of St. Jerome beneath the church, where many believe he translated the Bible.

• The Church of St. Catherine - Finally, visit the Church of St. Catherine and the Milk Grotto shrine, and view Banksy’s graffiti artworks, before returning to either Checkpoint 300 or your Bethlehem hotel, concluding your tour at 4pm.

• Private tour
• Pickup from Checkpoint 300 or Bethlehem hotel
• Drop-off at Checkpoint 300 or Bethlehem hotel
• Air-conditioned vehicle

• Gratuities
• Lunch

Embark on an enriching private tour of the historic cities of Jericho and Bethlehem. Delve into ancient monasteries as you journey to Jericho, visiting the Mount of Temptation, renowned as the site where Christians believe Jesus was tempted by Satan, and explore the 8th-century Hisham’s Palace. Pause at Shepherd’s Field and savor a delicious falafel lunch before exploring Bethlehem’s iconic landmarks: the Church of the Nativity, the Church of St. Catherine, the Milk Grotto, and admire Banksy’s graffiti art.

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