Jerusalem to Jericho Hiking Tour
via Wadi Qelt
Tour Highlights
- Scenery: Walk through one of the most scenic valleys in the world.
- Spiritual: Visit the spiritual hide-outs of monks through the centuries.
- Social: Learn about the social realities of the land.
- Swimming: Swim in clean, flowing waters.
- History: Connect to the land's incredible history and beauty.

Tour Details
Every Monday & Thursday* | |
Length of Tour: | 9 hours - including 4-6 hours hiking** |
Jerusalem Departure: | 8:00am - Jerusalem Hotel (map) |
Tel Aviv Departure: | 6:30am - HaYarkon 48 Hostel (map) |
Bethlehem Departure: | 7:00am - Walled Off Hotel (map) |
Return: | 5pm to Jerusalem - 5:30pm to Bethlehem 6:30pm to Tel Aviv |
Cost: | From Jerusalem $115 From Tel Aviv $145 |
*Passports needed **Depending on the fitness level of the group | |
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Detailed description
Our tour will begin with a short meeting and briefing at the Jerusalem Hotel, a few minutes walk from Damascus Gate. From there we will travel down the Jerusalem-Jericho highway to the entrance to the ancient town of Bethany (modern day Azaria). We will climb to a hill and lookout over the Judean Desert and the Israeli settlement of Maale Adumim, discussing the impact of its development on the local political, social and ecological realities.
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Saint George Monastery |
We will picnic by the majestic pools, and have the chance to swim in the clear water. Then we will hike back to our transportation, ascending back up the mountain and then heading back to Jerusalem.
Please bring a comfortable bag with at least two litres of water, a hat, shoes appropriate for hiking through water, a bathing suit, sunscreen and long clothes appropriate for religious sites.