Israel, Palestine · Religious & Spiritual

1-Day Jericho and Bethlehem Tour with Biblical and Sacred Sites

1 Day Round trip from Bethlehem Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Drive through the Judean Desert with views of the Good Samaritan Inn
02 Visit Jericho, one of the oldest cities in the world and the lowest-altitude city on Earth
03 Explore the ancient ruins of Tel es-Sultan, a UNESCO-nominated archaeological site
04 See biblical landmarks including Zacchaeus' sycamore tree and the Mount of Temptation
05 Visit Bethlehem's sacred sites, including Manger Square and the Church of the Nativity

Explore Jericho, one of the oldest cities in the world, on a journey through the Judean Desert to biblical and archaeological landmarks. See the Mount of Temptation, where Jesus Christ was tempted by the devil, and the sycamore tree that Zacchaeus climbed to catch a better view of Jesus. Continue to the ancient ruins of Tel es-Sultan before visiting Bethlehem's sacred sites, including Manger Square and the Church of the Nativity.

Stop at the sycamore tree that Zacchaeus climbed.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Bethlehem, Jericho

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Bethlehem and Jericho Biblical Highlights

Drive through the Judean Desert and stop for a view of the Good Samaritan Inn.
Make a short stop at sea level for pictures, then continue to Jericho, the lowest-altitude city in the world.
Stop at the sycamore tree that Zacchaeus climbed.
Then proceed to the Mount of Temptation for a sweeping view of Jericho.
Visit the ruins of ancient Jericho, Tel es-Sultan, a UNESCO-nominated archaeological site.
Drive to Bethlehem to see Manger Square, the Church of the Nativity, the Milk Grotto, the Church of St Catherine, Shepherd's Fields, and Rachel's Tomb.

Note: Passports are required.

The route