What to do and see in Jericho, West Bank: The Best Private Tours

August 1, 2021 Christa Meece

Thought by archaeologists to be the oldest city in the world, this famed Biblical site boasts ancient ruins and excellent restaurants in a garden setting.
Restaurants in Jericho

1. Jericho Alternative Tour from Bethlehem

House Of Peace, Wad Ma'ali, Saff St. 10، بيت لحم Dani Alternative Tours
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Jericho is about one-hour drive from Bethlehem. You will be taken to visit Elisha's Spring, the Mount of Temptation (Lunch on the Mountain), the Sycamore tree that Zacchaeus climbed to see Jesus, and the Jordan River where Jesus was Baptized. The day will end with swimming in the Dead Sea. The unique about this tour is the different talks that happens on the way the explain more about life in Palestine and moving from cities throughout the country Depending on time there will also be the option of visiting Hisham's Palace, St. George's Monastery and/or the Qumran Caves where the famous Dead Sea Scrolls were found between 1946 to 1956.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, WiFi on board, Private transportation

Exclusions: Lunch

Reviewed By christina1234w

I felt very safe with Dani. He was so informative, kind and professional. His tour was much more personalized than any other I have experienced.

2. Israel & Jordan: See & Do it ALL in 10 Days, 1st Class Traveling

CharlieTheTraveler
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You absolutely will not find another tour out there as packed with activities and attractions as this one. You will also not find another tour out there that offers it all "FIRST CLASS," yet for a relatively low price. We have thousands of travelers taking this specific tour every year-and that's because no competitor can beat us on quality, price and substance. Below are just some examples of what you will see and do on this tour: ► Sightseeing Tours Leaving From Jerusalem: Landmarks, Streets & Souks ► Daytrips to Spiritual Places Such as Jesus' Birthplace, Jesus’ Childhood Hometown & the Garden Bahá‘í ► Floating in the Dead Sea ► Seeing the Archaeological Remains at Hisham’s Palace, Masada & Petra ► Snorkeling in the Red Sea ► Jeep Tour in the Valley of Wadi Rum ► Delicious Food ► Rich Culture ► Enjoyable Hotels And Much Much More...

Inclusions: Dinner, Air-Conditioned Vehicle, All Entry Fees, Private Transportation, All Lodging, Tour Guides, A Light Show at the Tower of David

Exclusions: Flights, Lunches, Dinners, Alcohol, Border Crossing Government Fees (from Jerusalem to the West Bank & from Jordan to Israel), Travel Visa (only applicable to citizens of certain countries), Travel Insurance

Reviewed By DonnaAlverez

CharlieTheTraveler offered a great value for the trip to Turkey. There were so many amenities included, such as all of the activities and tours and the wonderful tour guide that was provided to help us navigate it all. Overall, this was a well-organized trip.

3. Bethlehem & Jericho Full Day Private Tour

Judah Tours
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We will start our tour driving through the Judean hills to Bethlehem. Upon arrival, we will ride through the city and see the important attractions before arriving to Manger Square. There we will have a guided visit to Church of The Nativity where Jesus was born. Then we will take a short walk with the guide to the Church of Milk Grotto. After we finish we will ride to the town of Beit Sahour, the city of the Shepherd’s. There we will have a guided visit to the Chapel of the Shepherd’s Field. Continuing our tour we will have a 20 minute visit to a local olive wood factory and have an insight on the local crafts of the Christian families in Bethlehem. Lastly we will visit one of the most unique in history and geography cities in the world, Jericho. We will visit the most important biblical and historical sites in the city. * Make Sure to bring your passport as it is required sometimes * Please message us in advance for the best organizing.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Tour guide - Only in Bethlehem, Lunch, Private transportation, Tour Taxes

Exclusions: Visit down to The Nativity Cave is not always possible, Cable Car Fee Up to The Mountain of Temptation 60Nis/Person, Entrance Fee to Tel Jericho of 10NIS/Person, Tips

Reviewed By AmsterdamSjon

Amazing complete trip with everything include, great transport, food, guides who are really interested in what they doing, small group, long time to explore things like church and dead sea, no hassling in shops. They let you see a lot of places in Palestine Territory an roads wit amazing views. I had a perfect day, thanks for everything x

4. Masada and Dead Sea Private Tour from Tel Aviv or Jerusalem

Tel Aviv District, Israel Click Tours Israel

This is a private tour to Masada and the Dead Sea. Discover Israel’s remarkable history ,landscapes and Jordan Valley. Drive deep into the Judean Desert and explore Masada’s fortifications and palaces alongside your personal guide, and learn about a dramatic, 1st-century battle between Roman troops and Jewish Sicarii rebels. From here, stop at the caves of Qumran where the two-thousand-year-old Dead Sea Scrolls were discovered. Descend to the shores of the Dead Sea to walk along salt-encrusted beaches, bathe in mineral-rich mud and float in one of the world’s saltiest bodies of water. • Receive the undivided attention of a private guide on this private tour • Full day trip to Masada and the Dead Sea • Visit the Dead Sea and take a therapeutic mud bath in the mineral-rich mud. • Enjoy a scenic drive through the Judean Desert past Jericho and the Inn of the Good Samaritan • Float in the famous salt-rich waters of the Dead Sea

Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Professional guide, Transport by air-conditioned Car

Exclusions: Food and drinks., Insurance., Entry fees, parkings, meals and are not included.

Reviewed By johnjgentry

If you are a traveler interested in the local history or culture of the area, or a pilgrim wanting to experience contact with the light, this is a must-see while in Jerusalem.

5. Bethlehem and Jericho Private Biblical Tour from Jerusalem

Jerusalem, Israel Click Tours Israel

We drive from Jerusalem with our private tour guide to Explore holiest sites in Bethlehem and Jericho. In Bethlehem visit the Church of Nativity, site of Jesus birth. We visit St. Catherine Church and the Milk Grotto where Mary nursed Jesus. Leaving Bethlehem we pass Shepherd's Field and the Inn of the Good Samaritan heading south. We look over Wadi Kelt and see the Monastery of St. George clinging to the side of the steep cliffs. Pause for a photo-op at sea level then visit Jericho and the archaeological mound where the remains of 25 ancient civilizations were discovered. • Receive the undivided attention of a private guide on this private tour • Guided tour of the popular Holy Land sights by local experts  • Experience some of the holiest sites in Bethlehem and Jericho private tour. • Discover the Church of the Nativity  • Explore Bethlehem's Christian landmarks • Hotel pick up and drop-off from Jerusalem

Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off from Jerusalem, Professional guide, Private tour, Transport by air-conditioned car.

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Insurance, Entry fees, parkings, meals and are not included.

Reviewed By johnjgentry

If you are a traveler interested in the local history or culture of the area, or a pilgrim wanting to experience contact with the light, this is a must-see while in Jerusalem.

6. Bethlehem and Jericho Private Biblical Tour from Tel Aviv or Jerusalem

Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel Click Tours Israel

We drive from Tel Aviv or Jerusalem with our private tour guide to Explore holiest sites in Bethlehem and Jericho. In Bethlehem visit the Church of Nativity, site of Jesus birth. We visit St. Catherine Church and the Milk Grotto where Mary nursed Jesus. Leaving Bethlehem we pass Shepherd's Field and the Inn of the Good Samaritan heading south. We look over Wadi Kelt and see the Monastery of St. George clinging to the side of the steep cliffs. Pause for a photo-op at sea level then visit Jericho and the archaeological mound where the remains of 25 ancient civilizations were discovered. • Receive the undivided attention of a private guide on this private tour • Guided tour of the popular Holy Land sights by local experts  • Experience some of the holiest sites in Bethlehem and Jericho private tour. • Discover the Church of the Nativity  • Explore Bethlehem's Christian landmarks • Hotel pick up and drop-off from Tel Aviv or Jerusalem

Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off from Tel Aviv or Jerusalem., Professional guide, Private tour, Transport by air-conditioned car.

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Insurance, Entry fees, parkings, meals and are not included.

Reviewed By johnjgentry

If you are a traveler interested in the local history or culture of the area, or a pilgrim wanting to experience contact with the light, this is a must-see while in Jerusalem.

7. Classic Israel Tour 7 Day Best of The holy Lands

Judah Tours

This Tour of Israel is designed to show you all about Israel in the shortest time. At the end of this trip you will discover what discover what makes Israel Israel. We will visit all of the country's most important relegious and historical sites at the most fair prices. *Make Sure to bring your passport as it is required sometimes.

Inclusions: Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Air-conditioned vehicle, All Fees and Taxes are included excpet The Museums and The Dead Sea, Most Places tour Guide & Driver - Some Places Driver Only

Exclusions: Lunch, Tips

Reviewed By AmsterdamSjon

Amazing complete trip with everything include, great transport, food, guides who are really interested in what they doing, small group, long time to explore things like church and dead sea, no hassling in shops. They let you see a lot of places in Palestine Territory an roads wit amazing views. I had a perfect day, thanks for everything x

8. Jericho Temptation Mount and Jesus Baptism Site

Zelkind Bible Land Tours

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.

Inclusions: Professional guide, specialist in History and Religion, Air-conditioned vehicle, Tel Aviv and Jerusalem hotels pick up and drop off

Exclusions: Lunch, Entrance fees to Deir As Sultan and Jericho Cable Car tickets

Reviewed By DiscovererM

All day long I enjoyed a perfect organization of this tour and a lot of interesting information was provided for all locations we visited. Levi did really a great job to show me this amazing country ! And the best: we had so much fun and good talks. I really appreciate his flexibility for a personalized trip. Levi, you can be sure you created unforgettable and true memories - toda raba !

9. Jordan Horizons Tours: Jerusalem , Jericho, Qumran and Masada 3 Days from Amman

Jordan Horizons Tours

This is a Three Day tour to Jerusalem, Bethlehem and Jericho from Amman or other points in Jordan visiting the main sites of this special city. It starts and ends in Amman or elsewhere in Jordan. It includes the Mount of Olives, Gethsemane, the Old City of Jerusalem with the Via Dolorosa, Church of Holy Sepulchre, Al Aqsa Mosque and Dome of the Rock and Wailing Wall. It continues the next day to Bethlehem and the New City of Jerusalem. On the last day the tour includes Jericho, Qumran, and Masada, before return to Amman.

Inclusions: - All entrance fees to the sites to be visited, Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, - Government Licensed English speaking tour guide on days of sightseeing (guided option)., - Two nights at a 3 star hotel in Jerusalem stars on BB basis in twin share, -Transport by experienced driver in air-conditioned vehicle.

Exclusions: -Lunch & any meals, -Transfers between border terminals. , -Optional VIP Crossing Service at border - approx. $110 pp each way. , -All tips to driver, -Personal items, -Exit tax out of Jordan (JOD 10 pp, approx. $15 - subject to change), -Exit tax out of Israel / Palestine: NIS 182 pp (approx. $52 pp - subject to change)

Reviewed By joylarry2020

Jordan Horizon Tours organized a great tour of Petra and surrounding area for our group of ~12 arriving by cruise ship early April. When our cruise and ports were impacted by Covid 19, they quickly refunded our deposits, no questions asked. We so appreciated how they handled such a stressful situation for us. Thank you so much!

10. Jordan Horizons Tours: Israel 4 Days - 03 nights Tour from Amman

Jordan Horizons Tours

This is a Four Day tour to Jerusalem, Bethlehem and Jericho from Amman or other points in Jordan visiting the main sites of this special city. It starts and ends in Amman or elsewhere in Jordan. It includes the Mount of Olives, Gethsemane, the Old City of Jerusalem with the Via Dolorosa, Church of Holy Sepulchre, Al Aqsa Mosque and Dome of the Rock and Wailing Wall. It continues the next day to Bethlehem and the New City of Jerusalem. On the third day the tour includes Jericho, Qumran, and Masada, and the final day concludes your tour with a trip to Nazareth and Galilee/Tiberius before returning to Amman.

Inclusions: Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, - All entrance fees to the sites to be visited, - Government Licensed English speaking tour guide on days of sightseeing (guided option)., - Two nights at a 3 star hotel in Jerusalem stars on BB basis in twin share, -Transport by experienced driver in air-conditioned vehicle.

Exclusions: -Lunch & any meals, -Transfers between border terminals. , -Optional VIP Crossing Service at border - approx. $110 pp each way. , -All tips to driver, -Personal items, -Exit tax out of Jordan (JOD 10 pp, approx. $15 - subject to change), -Exit tax out of Israel / Palestine: NIS 182 pp (approx. $52 pp - subject to change)

Reviewed By joylarry2020

Jordan Horizon Tours organized a great tour of Petra and surrounding area for our group of ~12 arriving by cruise ship early April. When our cruise and ports were impacted by Covid 19, they quickly refunded our deposits, no questions asked. We so appreciated how they handled such a stressful situation for us. Thank you so much!

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