Jericho
Discover Jericho
Jericho (Arabic أريحا Arīḥā, Hebrew יריחו Yerikho), the "City of Palms", is a small city within the Palestinian Territories close to the northern end of Dead Sea and some 55 km (34 miles) from Jerusalem. A relatively tranquil town, Jericho's reputation for calm and lack of security incidents in the midst of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict has made it a natural destination for West Bank visitors. Because Jericho is a tourist-orientated town, the Palestinian Authority goes to great lengths to make sure Jericho remains safe to visit. There is a constant tourist-police presence in the city and English is spoken by many in the town.
What to Experience in Jericho
Taste of Jericho...
Near the Central Square, there are many places for quick bites, especially in the direction of the Sycamore Tree or Hisham's Palace. It worth a visit to Qurantal mountain where Jesus fasted 40 days and 40 nights before the devil's temptation to him, where you will find a very nice restaurant at the bottom of the mountain. The buffet is agreeable and costs around US$15 per head for lunch. Ask to sit outside for an incredible panoramic view. You will have your lunch in front of an amazing panoramic birds eye view of Jericho city, the mountains of Jordan and the Dead Sea. You can reach this restaurant by using the Cable Car of Jericho. The town is pretty much alcohol-free except in the hotels and resorts. All major Palestinian cities are served directly by shared taxis (sherut/serviis) from here, sometimes with an interchange necessary. Travel to Israeli towns can be tricky but is possible; ask the local tourist information on the central roundabout. For the nearby King Hussein "Allenby" Bridge crossing into neighbouring Jordan, see Jordan#King Hussein "Allenby" Bridge.
Essential Information
Getting There
Multiple OptionsFrom Jerusalem, start at the HaNeviim station outside the Old City, next to Damascus Gate. From there, one must take a bus/van to one of three Palestinian cities, and take a second bus/van to Jericho. The three cities are (in order of directness): You can also hitchhike from the south along the Dead Sea or from Tiberias in the north. However, the Egged bus coming from there will apparently not stop before Jerusalem to let passengers off – ask when entering. From the King Hussein "Allenby" Bridge border crossing, there is a direct bus which will deliver you to the 31.86063935.4782221 bus station east of the center, where you will pass through Palestinian border control. From there, it is a 2 km taxi ride or (underwhelming) walk to the city center. Taxi service in Jericho is easy to find. Make sure to agree on a price with the taxi driver before entering the taxi. Prices for taxi rides inside Jericho shouldn't be more than ₪10....
Getting Around & Staying
Getting Around
Taxi service in Jericho is easy to find. Make sure to agree on a price with the taxi driver before entering the taxi. Prices for taxi rides inside Jericho shouldn't be more than ₪10. For taxi rides to sites on the outskirts of Jericho, it's best to negotiate a fair price. There are Bedouins selling a variety of goods in Jericho, but the prices for them aren't much cheaper than other places. Food, however, is significantly cheaper in Jericho. Near the Central Square, there are many places for quick bites, especially in the direction of the Sycamore Tree or Hisham's Palace. It worth a visit to Qurantal mountain where Jesus fasted 40 days and 40 nights before the devil's temptation to him, where you will find a very nice restaurant at the bottom of the mountain. The buffet is agreeable and costs around US$15 per head for lunch. Ask to sit outside for an incredible panoramic view.
Where to Stay
All major Palestinian cities are served directly by shared taxis (sherut/serviis) from here, sometimes with an interchange necessary. Travel to Israeli towns can be tricky but is possible; ask the local tourist information on the central roundabout. For the nearby King Hussein "Allenby" Bridge crossing into neighbouring Jordan, see Jordan#King Hussein "Allenby" Bridge.
Money & Budget
There are Bedouins selling a variety of goods in Jericho, but the prices for them aren't much cheaper than other places. Food, however, is significantly cheaper in Jericho. Near the Central Square, there are many places for quick bites, especially in the direction of the Sycamore Tree or Hisham's Palace. It worth a visit to Qurantal mountain where Jesus fasted 40 days and 40 nights before the devil's temptation to him, where you will find a very nice restaurant at the bottom of the mountain. The buffet is agreeable and costs around US$15 per head for lunch. Ask to sit outside for an incredible panoramic view. You will have your lunch in front of an amazing panoramic birds eye view of Jericho city, the mountains of Jordan and the Dead Sea.
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Glimpses of Jericho
brown rock formations and cave during daytime
city during daytime
The hills above Jericho on the West Bank
Jericho, April 2018
Mosaic tesserae
Jericho from the top, April 2018
a brick wall with writing on it in front of a building
a coffee shop with tables and chairs around it
Wadi Qelt, Between Jericho and Jerusalem., palestine
Wadi Qelt, Between Jericho and Jerusalem., palestine
brown rock formations and cave during daytime
city during daytime
The hills above Jericho on the West Bank