Religious site
Mount of Temptation
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Mount of Temptation, also known as Jebel Quruntul, rises steeply west of Jericho and is venerated as the location where Jesus endured 40 days of fasting and temptation. The mountain is crowned by the Monastery of the Temptation, but the entire peak is considered sacred. A cable car ride from Jericho offers a scenic ascent over the ancient city and the surrounding desert landscape. At the top, visitors can explore the monastery complex, walk the rocky paths, and absorb the stark beauty that has drawn hermits and pilgrims for centuries.
Don't miss
- Cable car ride with aerial views of Jericho and the Jordan Valley
- The summit's rugged terrain, dotted with caves used by early Christian hermits
- The Monastery of the Temptation, built into the cliff face
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit Mount of Temptation
You can usually visit on your own. A tour is worth it for transport, a guide, or combining nearby sights into one day.
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