Nablus Full Day Tour

The Nablus Full Day Tour from Jerusalem or Bethlehem takes you to Nablus, biblical Shechem, one of the oldest cities in the Holy Land, to visit Jacob's Well, the Ottoman Old City, the Samaritan community on Mount Gerizim, and the ruins of ancient Samaria at Sebastia with a licensed local guide.

• Jacob's Well (Bir Ya'qub), where Jesus spoke with the Samaritan woman, inside the Greek Orthodox church.
• The Old City of Nablus, its Ottoman casbah, markets, and historic mosques.
• A traditional Nabulsi olive oil soap factory.
• A taste of Nablus knafeh, the most famous dessert in the Holy Land.
• Mount Gerizim and the ancient Samaritan community.
• Sebastia, the ruins of ancient Samaria, with Roman remains and the traditional tomb of John the Baptist.

This full day Nablus and Samaria tour begins with pickup and continues with guided visits to the city's most meaningful sites. You start at Jacob's Well, where Jesus met the Samaritan woman, set inside the Greek Orthodox church, then explore the Ottoman Old City with its casbah, markets, and historic mosques. A stop at a traditional Nabulsi olive oil soap factory shows a craft the city has been known for over generations, followed by a taste of Nablus knafeh, the most famous dessert in the Holy Land.

The day continues to Mount Gerizim, the sacred mountain of the ancient Samaritan community, where your guide explains their living traditions. You also visit Sebastia, the ruins of ancient Samaria, with Roman remains and the traditional tomb of John the Baptist. Throughout the day your licensed local guide shares the biblical and historical background of each site, with time for questions and photos. All times are approximate and the pace adjusts to local conditions.