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You have waited a lifetime to visit the Holy land and to see it with your own eyes.

And finally, you find yourself planning your trip. You want to visit all the important and most popular cities, towns or villages and experience the beauty and history of each site. Your tour will bring you to Jericho with its splendid landscape and History.

Not far from the Dead Sea, in the lowest region on Earth and near the Jordan River Valley is the oldest inhabited city in the world, Jericho

Jericho has monumental religious, historical and archaeological significance for locals and travelers alike. It is a home to early civilization dating back 11,000 years (9000 BCE). Here you can explore the Biblical sites such as the Mount of Temptation, Monastery of Saint Gerasimos, and the Spring of Elisha, Hisham Palace, Wadi Qelt, St. George’s Monastery and much more.

Throughout history, Jericho has been an important trading post for those on their way to the Jordan Valley. Today, Jericho is still well known as a trading center for agricultural produce of dates, citrus fruits and much more. In addition, it is a place that local craftsmen, Jewelers, artisans and leather makers showcase their handmade merchandise in the local markets and Bazars.

Today I will take you on a tour to experience the magnificence of The Mount Of Temptation, a true natural masterpiece. It is only a short 15-minute morning hike up the mountain starting from Temptation Center by Ancient Jericho. The destination is The Greek Orthodox Church “Sarandarion Monastery” was built in 1985 (the name refers to the 40 days of Jesus’ fast). This is where Jesus Christ fasted for 40 days after being baptized in the Jordan River. Once you get to the top the views across the hills are fantastic.