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Discover Jericho and Bethlehem on Your Private Tour in Bethlehem, Palestinian Territories
Experience a unique private tour that brings the Biblical narrative to life as you visit Jericho and Bethlehem with a native Christian guide; explore the ancient walls of Jericho in the oldest city in the world, wander through Hisham Palace and admire the biggest mosaic carpet in the world, and stand at the Jordan River beside the baptism site of Jesus. You’ll enjoy a memorable ride on the longest cable car under the sea level, then skip the line to enter the Church of the Nativity to see the star and the Manger, before walking around Shepherds Field and entering the cave where the shepherds saw the star, all framed to connect your stay and activities in Bethlehem to meaningful sites and stories.
About this activity in Bethlehem
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Highlights
- Explore historic Jericho with a native Christian guide and hear the biblical stories tied to the oldest city in the world.
- Walk among the ruins of Hisham Palace and admire one of the region’s largest mosaic carpets up close.
- Visit the Jordan River baptismal site and the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem-skip the line to see the Manger and the star.
- Ride the world’s longest cable car below sea level to the Mount of Temptation and walk the nearby Shepherds’ Field, including the cave where the shepherds saw the star.
Important Information
- This private full-day tour includes door-to-door transportation and parking; bring cash for optional entrance fees and the Mount of Temptation cable car ticket.
- Entrance fees are payable on site for Jericho archaeological areas and Hisham Palace; the Mount of Temptation cable car has a separate fee (approx. USD 16 per person).
- The itinerary is suitable for most fitness levels and families; it is not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health. Infant seats can be provided on request.
- Public transportation links are available nearby if you prefer to join from a central meeting point; allow flexible time for visits to busy holy sites.
Meeting Point
Meet at your Bethlehem hotel for included private pickup, or join at a central pickup point in Manger Square if you’re arriving by public transport. Please confirm your preferred meeting location and pickup time when you book.
Includes
- Enjoy private transportation included for seamless transfers around Bethlehem and the surrounding area
- Parking fees are covered so you can arrive and explore the destination without worrying about parking costs
Excludes
- Lunch is not included - plan for meals during your visit
- Cable car ticket for the Mount of Temptation is excluded (16 USD per person)
- Entrance fees to the archaeological site of Jericho are not included (3 USD per person)
- Entrance fees to Hisham Palace are excluded (3 USD per person)
Other
- Public transportation options are available nearby, offering extra flexibility for getting around the area
- Specialized infant seats are available if you’re traveling with young children
- This experience is not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels, making it a good option for a wide range of travelers
Customer Reviews
10/10
Based on 10 Reviews
Summary:
Hazem is the most knowledgeable, engaging, and kind tour guide I've ever had. Our experience visiting these remarkable places would not have been the same without him. He is deeply knowledgable about politics, history, religion and is an incredible storyteller. It was so nice to be able to take our time and learn things at our leisure, stopping at different small places along the way. There are so many details about these holy and historical places that Hazem points out that are so fascinating and really demonstrate his knowledge. It is a very different experience than going with those big tour groups, which are often impersonal and you really don't learn as much. A private tour with Hazem is worth *every penny* and you will leave knowing so much more about Palestine and seeing places you would have never been to on your own.
In addition to the Jericho and Bethlehem tours, we also did private tours of Nablus, Ramallah, and of Jerusalem's old city. A tour with Hazem is a MUST! He is really the best.
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Summary:
Hazem was fantastic. So incredibly knowledgeable and made it such a great day. It was my birthday and it was well spent. It was hard to fit everything into one day but Hazem made sure I had all the high points it information. We hit it off well and by the end of the day, we decided we’re cousins. Would recommend Hazem to anyone!
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Summary:
Hazem was the perfect guide for our visit to Bethlehem and Jericho - gracious, welcoming, attentive and knowledgeable, besides being accommodating. Not only did we visit the historical religious sites of the Nativity and Shepherd’s Church, as well as the Jordan River, but sites in-between. We saw and lived actual history too along the way and between the Occupied Territory and Israel proper. Can’t thank enough, highly recommend.
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You’ll visit Jericho - one of the oldest cities in the world - see the ancient walls, explore Hisham Palace and its vast mosaic carpet, stand at the Jordan River baptism site, ride the longest cable car below sea level, and enter the Church of the Nativity to view the star and the Manger. You’ll also walk through the Shepherds’ Field and enter the cave where the shepherds saw the star.
No. Entrance fees to the archaeological site of Jericho and to Hisham Palace (each 3 USD per person) and the cable car ticket for the Mount of Temptation (16 USD per person) are listed as exclusions and are paid separately.
Yes. The tour includes skip-the-line access to the Church of the Nativity so you can visit the star and the Manger without waiting in the general queue.
Yes. A native Christian guide shares the Biblical narrative throughout the visits, offering local perspective at key sites in Jericho, the Jordan River, the Church of the Nativity, and Shepherds’ Field.
Yes. The tour is family-friendly and suitable for all physical fitness levels; specialized infant seats are available. Note that it’s not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health.
Private transportation is provided and parking fees are covered, making it easy to move between Jericho, the Jordan River, the Mount of Temptation cable car area, and the Church of the Nativity.
