Explore the best of the West Bank on this comprehensive full-day tour leaving from Tel Aviv. The tour visits Bethlehem, Jericho, Qasr el Yahud on the River Jordan, and Ramallah, giving you a full picture of the historic and fascinating region.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 1 day
- Starting time 6:30 AM
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- English
Experience
Highlights
- Explore Bethlehem and the West Bank on this comprehensive full-day tour of some of the world's most historic places
- Visit Jericho, the oldest city in the world
- Tour the ancient baptism site of Qasr-el-Yahud on the banks of the Jordan River
- Explore the thriving city of Ramallah
Full description
Embark on a comprehensive full-day tour of the West Bank of the Jordan River to discover the rich history behind the region. Depart Tel Aviv at 6:30 AM and then arrive on the West Bank after one hour and meet your guide. Beginning with the ancient baptism site of Qasr el Yahud on the banks of the Jordan River at around 8:00 AM, you'll be able to visit the marble steps leading into the river, said to be the very place where Jesus was baptized.
At 8:45, move onto the city of Jericho itself, the oldest city in the world, where you will visit the ruins of ancient Jericho and view the nearby Mount of Temptation in the adjacent hills.
Then continue to Ramallah at 10:15 and walk the streets of this modern city and see life in the big city on the West Bank. The tour will head to Manara Square, the thriving commercial district, and visit Yasser Arafat's tomb. Stop for lunch at around 1:00 PM before continuing onto a tour of Bethlehem at around 2:30 PM. In Bethlehem visit to the Nativity Church, and end with a visit to the Separation Wall. Return to your hotel in Tel Aviv at around 6 PM.
Includes
- Transport to all sites
- Lunch
- Snacks and drinks
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Meeting point
Meet in the lobby of the Abraham Hostel in Tel Aviv, located at 21 Levontin Street, Tel Aviv.
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What to bring
- Passport or ID card
- Sun hat
- Snacks
- Water
Not allowed
- Sleeveless shirts
Know before you go
- Remember to bring your passport, snacks, a hat, and water
- All times are approximate and highly dependant on traffic conditions
- Due to modesty requirements when entering the holy sites on this tour, you will need to wear clothes covering knees and arms (men and women)
