Full-Day Ramallah and Jericho Tour with Temptation Mountain

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Pay your respects at Yasir Arafat's tomb
• 02 Walk through Ramallah's city centre and market, with a stop on Rukab Street
• 03 See Jericho, one of the most ancient cities in the world
• 04 Visit Temptation Mountain, where Jesus fasted for 40 days
• 05 Go to the Jordan River, where Jesus was baptised
• 06 Pay your respects at Saint George's Monastery in the wilderness

Explore the Palestinian cities of Ramallah and Jericho on this full-day sightseeing excursion. Visit Yasir Arafat's tomb, walk through Ramallah's city centre and market, and stop for ice cream on Rukab Street. Continue to Jericho, one of the most ancient cities in the world, and see Temptation Mountain, the Jordan River where Jesus was baptised, and Hisham's Palace. End the day at Saint George's Monastery in the middle of the wilderness.

Proceed to Temptation Mountain, where Satan tested Jesus after fasting for 40 days.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Ram Allah, Bethlehem, Jericho

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Ramallah and Jericho Highlights Tour

• Meet the tour guide and start the tour from bus station 231 in Bethlehem.
• Visit Ramallah to see Yasir Arafat's tomb.
• Walk through the city centre and the market, and have an ice cream on Rukab Street.
• Next, head to Jericho to see one of the most ancient cities in the world.
• Proceed to Temptation Mountain, where Satan tested Jesus after fasting for 40 days.
• Go to the Jordan River, where Jesus was baptised. Then, visit Hisham's Palace to see the largest mosaic in the whole world.
• End the program at Saint George's Monastery in the middle of the wilderness.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Guiding (licensed guide)
• Transport
• Air-conditioned car
• Free Wi-Fi

What's Not Included

• Personal expenses
• Gratuities

What to bring

• Hat
• Water
• Swimming clothes

Know before you go

• You can catch bus 231 from Damascus Gate, which takes you directly to Bethlehem without crossing the border. Or, if you catch bus 234 and cross the border, the guide will meet you behind Checkpoint 300.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Bethlehem

Tour start

Ramallah

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.