Excursions from Bethlehem can make your regular Bethlehem Tours more exciting and truly memorable ones. Bethlehem is a city in the Bethlehem Governorate of the West Bank under Palestinian Authority and it is regarded as a center of Palestinian cultural and tourism industries. Bethlehem, mentioned in countless of Christmas carols and features in the New Testament and especially in the Gospels as the birthplace of Jesus and it attracts pilgrims and tourists from all over the world. So, Excursions from Bethlehem remain a must-do thing for you as you travel to the land.
You can visit Masada on Excursions from Bethlehem. Masada is situated on an isolated flat mountain top in the Judean Desert and overlooking the Dead Sea. In Hebrew, Masada means 'fortress' and it was here where the final heroic Jewish resistance against the Romans took place. History has it that the group of Jewish zealots who had fled with their families to Masada realized that imminent defeat was awaiting them and all the 967 men, women and children committed suicide rather than surrendering to the Romans. Visit the extensive ruins which include Herod's Palace, the synagogue, the fortress, a bathhouse and others. You can also go for guided tours which are available here.
Another place which you can visit on your Excursions from Bethlehem, is the Ein Gedi Spa, Dead Sea. Here you will have the never-before opportunity to float in the Dead Sea, relax in its sulphur pools and enjoy fine dining experience at the excellent restaurant. Dead Sea, at some points, is 400 meters or 1,320 feet below the sea level and it is the famous lowest point on earth. Well known for its curative powers, the Dead Sea is the saltiest and most mineral-laden body of water in the world. The Ein Gedi Spa is open Saturday to Thursday. On your Bethlehem Excursions, you can easily arrive here by bus from west Jerusalem.
Another great option for Excursions from Bethlehem is to visit to the nearby Herodion. Herodion is located approximately 6 km to the south-east of the town. It is a fortress built by Herod the Great. You can easily arrive here by taking a taxi from Bethlehem and it will cost you around US$20 for a round trip.
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