Explore Monasteries of The Judean Desert In Jericho City
Highlights
Bethlehem, Jericho
archaeological, sightseeing, Desert
Group Tour
8 Hours
Easy
Arabic, English, Italian
Description
Visit places in the Judean desert where monks and hermits lived during the origin of Christianity. Learn how these places became monasteries that are built at marvellous locations and, how they are still used by Greek Orthodox monks today. Visit St. Theodosius, Mar Saba Monastery, Jericho City Monastery and more, on this 8 hour tour.
Itinerary
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Judean Desert Monasteries Tour
Meet the tourist guide in Bethlehem city and learn about monasticism, the Judean desert and Jerusalem desert.
Drive to the monastery of St. Theodosius.
Visit the Mar Saba monastery.
Proceed to St. Georges Koziba (Wadi Qelt) monastery.
Move to Jericho City (Mt. of temptation) Monastery.
Lunch in Jericho city followed by a visit to St. Gerasimos to see the Lion Monastery in the Jordan Valley.
Stumble upon the baptism site (St. John monastery) on the Jordan river.
Drive back to Bethlehem city.
What's Included
What's Excluded
Meeting Point
Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.