Jericho Oldest City in the World and Jesus Baptism Site Private Tour

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6 to 8 hours (approximately)
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Offered in: English

This tour takes you back to the beginning of the Human Civilization – to Jericho, the first city in the History. You will see the Tower built over 10,000 years ago.
We shall further take a Cable Car, which will bring us to the Monastery of Temptation. This monastery, built at the top of the steep mount, is considered one of the miracles of the Holy Land.
We shall visit the Qasr Al Yahud, the Baptism site at the Jordan River. Qasr Al Yahud is believed to be the place where Jesus was baptized by John the Baptist This exclusively beautiful site, at the border between Israel and Jordan, is surrounded by the new and ancient monasteries and creates a strong feeling of Mystery.
We shall stop at Deir Hajla Monastery. Initially built in the V CAD, the monastery was further destroyed by the invading Persian Army., and it still keeps the sculls of the monks executed by the invaders.
Finally, if the time permits, we shall make a detour to see Wadi Qelt deepest gorge, famous for its beauty.

What's Included

Professional guide, specialist in History and Religion
Tel Aviv and Jerusalem hotels pick up and drop off
Air-conditioned vehicle
Lunch
Entrance fees to Deir As Sultan and Jericho Cable Car tickets

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).

Itinerary

Duration: 6 to 8 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Tel es-Sultan

    This is site of the Ancient Jericho - the first city in the Human History, built over 10,000 years ago. We shall see the excavations of the Ancient Tower, the City Gaqte and the walls built over 4,000 years ago

    2 hours • Admission ticket not included
  • 2
    Mount of Temptation Monastery

    This monastery is built at the high slope of the Temptation Mount, a place where Jesus was tempted by the Devil. To get there, we shall take a Cable Car, the longest in the World. This Ancient Monastery is famous both for its Holiness and the fascinating views of Jericho and the Dead Sea

    2 hours • Admission ticket not included
  • 3
    Qasr Al-Yahud Baptismal Site

    Qasr Al Yahud is believed to be the place where Jesus was baptized by John the Baptist. This exclusively beautiful site, at the border between Israel and Jordan, is surrounded by the new and ancient monasteries and creates a strong feeling of Mystery

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 4

    This beautiful monastery is built at the site where the first Christian Monks used to live in the caves. Here, by the old tradition, Mary rested with Jesus on a way to Egypt. Today this monastery, rebuilt by the Crusades 1,000 years ago, looks like a lost Paradise in the middle of the Desert

    1 hour • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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