Excursion «Jericho»

Without any exaggeration,Jericho – a city that needs to be seen. This is the only architectural complex with such a rich and long history that has survived almost unchanged to this day. It began to be built back in the 8th millennium BC, and in modern times  it became the scene of many events that are described in the Bible, and now many places in Jericho are a living illustration of what happened 2 thousand years ago.

Of the most famous stories that, according to legend, the city witnessed, the Eternal Book describes in detail: “The Trumpets of Jericho” - the story of how the city was taken with the help of a trumpet, which was the mediation of God, and also within the city the healing of the publican Zacchaeus, a repentant sinner, took place. This healing was witnessed by the fig trees that the sinner climbed to see Jesus. Several of these trees have survived to this day, and you can see them.

Jericho – the oldest active architectural monument, whose age is 10 thousand years. Jericho experienced many different events and cataclysms, and they left their marks on his “body”. indelible mark. On our excursion you will be able to get acquainted with many architectural and cultural monuments, which, like milestones, reflect its complex historical path.

OnMount Carantal there has been a monastery of Temptation for many centuries, not far from which the famous spring of Elisha is located. It is famous for the fact that Elisha, in very distant times, made this source drinkable by desalinating the water with the help of a miracle. Also an interesting ancient “object” - this is the house of the harlot Rahab, who gave shelter to two messengers sent by Jesus.

Christians reverence this place as holy, so next to the house of the harlot a church was erected, which bears the name of the mother of all mothers – Virgin Mary.

The picturesque path leads to the canyon bed. From here you can enjoy a majestic panorama of the Jordan Mountains and the Dead Sea. In the Judean Desert the monastery of St. Gerasimos was built, the first stone of which was laid back in 455 AD.

• To travel to Jericho (Palestinian Autonomy) you need a NOT Israeli passport.
• Additional payment for the funicular ride to Mount Karantal - 15$/60 shekels.

Order cancellation conditions:

If a tourist cancels an excursion less than 3 days in advance, the penalty is 100%.

Important:

• The company is not responsible for lost items.
• Responsibility for having an individual insurance policy falls on the tourist.
• Visiting holy places is permitted only in modest clothing. Open T-shirts, short shorts and skirts above the knee are not allowed (shoulders and knees must be covered); women must wear a headscarf when entering temples and other holy places.

We recommend: 

Bring drinking water, a hat, and sunglasses with you on the excursion.

The cost of trips does not include and is paid on the spot:

• Food
• Paid entrances