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Guaranteed departures on mondays, wednesdays and saturdays from Tel Aviv.
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Note:
This excursion is not available for children under 5 years of age. To visit Bethlehem, it will be necessary to present a valid passport.
Hotel pickup
The tour includes pickup and drop-off at your hotel or nearest pickup point in Tel Aviv. Once the reservation is made, we will send you an email with the pick-up time at your hotel or the nearest pickup point. The tour begins with your pick-up at 07.00 AM.
Approximate duration and dates
Excursion of 9 hours with guaranteed departures on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday.
When to book?
Greca has its quotas but we always recommend booking as far in advance as possible to ensure availability.
Way to pay
Greca does not charge to guarantee or confirm your reservation. The reservation can only be paid by credit card.
Cancellations
Any cancellation informed by telephone or by email 48 hours in advance will be canceled free of charge. If you wish to modify the date, please verify that the desired day is operational. All modifications informed 48 hours in advance by telephone or by email will be free of charge.
Receipt - Voucher
Once the reservation is made, you will receive an email with your reservation number or receipt. The vouchers are not necessary to take the excursion.
How to make the reservation?
To book you just have to enter the desired date, and number of travelers and follow 3 simple steps. Once the booking process is complete, you will receive a confirmation email from our agents confirming all the details!
IMPORTANT NOTES:
At the scheduled time, our guide will pick us up to begin a fascinating journey that combines biblical landscapes, deep spirituality, and key episodes of sacred history.
In the morning, we will depart south from Jerusalem toward the Dead Sea, crossing the impressive Judean Desert. Along the way, we will pass the Inn of the Good Samaritan, recalling the famous parable from the Gospel, and continue alongside Wadi Qelt, from where we can admire the Monastery of Saint George, dramatically built into the rock since the 5th century. We will make a brief stop at the point marking sea level before descending to Jericho, located 258 meters below sea level and considered one of the oldest cities in the world.
In Jericho, known as the City of Palms, we will revisit stories from both the Old and New Testaments: the fall of the walls led by Joshua, Jesus’ passage through the city, and the story of Zacchaeus, who climbed a sycamore tree to see Him. We will also view the Mount of Temptation, where Jesus fasted for forty days. We will then continue to Qasr al-Yahud, on the banks of the Jordan River, the traditional site of Jesus’ baptism.
In the afternoon, we will return to the Judean Mountains to visit Bethlehem, birthplace of King David and of Jesus. From Manger Square, we will enter the Church of the Nativity, visiting its sacred grotto, the Church of Saint Catherine, and the place where Saint Jerome translated the Bible into Latin. We will conclude at the Shepherds’ Field, recalling the angelic announcement on Christmas night.
At the end of the day, we will be transferred back to our hotel to rest.
Greca Tip: In the Judean Desert, notice how the silence and vastness of the landscape help explain why these places were chosen for reflection, faith, and the great biblical narratives.
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