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

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

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Departs: Tel Aviv, Tel Aviv

Ticket Type: Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Free cancellation

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Overview

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

Air-conditioned vehicle

Professional guide, specialist in History and Religion

Tel Aviv and Jerusalem hotels pick up and drop off

What's Not Included

Entrance fees to Deir As Sultan and Jericho Cable Car tickets

Lunch

Traveler Information

TRAVELER: Age: 0 - 120

Additional Info

Face masks provided for travellers
Face masks required for travellers in public areas
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
Specialized infant seats are available
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Gear/equipment sanitised between use
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Regular temperature checks for staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

What To Expect

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

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

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

60 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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

60 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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