Jericho Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
city in West Bank, Palestine
About Jericho
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. The modern town of Jericho includes the ancient mound known asTell es-Sultan, the accumulated remains of cities that have existed on the site for some 9,000 years – the Neolithic period. Archaeology reveals that Jericho is one of the oldest human settlements in the Middle East. Jericho, of course, is probably best known for its Biblical associations: (song) "Joshua
Top Attractions in Jericho
Explore the best things to see and do in Jericho:
- ★Banana Land Amusement Park
- ★Cable Car
- ★Herod's Palace (ruins)
- ★Hisham's Palace
- ★Jesus' Baptismal site
- ★Kalya Beach
- ★Monastery of Gerasimus of the Jordan
- ★Monastery of Saint George of Choziba
Where to Eat in Jericho
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴LimonäRestaurant Jericho
- 🍴Sultana Restaurant
Where to Stay in Jericho
- 🏨AubergInn
- 🏨Hisham Palace Hotel
- 🏨Jericho Inn
- 🏨Jericho Oasis Hotel
- 🏨Jericho Resort Village
- 🏨Jericho Waleed's Hostel
Jericho Travel Guide Sections
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