Explore the Sacred Tranquility of Zacchaeus and the Apostle Andrew Convent

Getting There

• Walking

  Start your journey at the Jaffa Gate in the Old City of Jerusalem. Exit the gate and head west on Jaffa Street. Continue straight until you reach the intersection with King David Street. Turn left onto King David Street and walk towards the intersection with Hillel Street. Turn right onto Hillel Street and follow it until you reach the bus station at the end of the street. From here, you can take a bus to Jericho. Look for Bus No. 480, which goes to Jericho. The ride will take approximately 45 minutes. Once you arrive in Jericho, get off at the main bus stop. From the bus stop, head southeast towards VF32+Q6C, where the Zacchaeus and the apostle Andrew convent for the Coptic orthodox is located. The convent should be a short walk from the bus stop, approximately 10-15 minutes. Follow the signs to reach your destination.

• Public Transport

  Begin at the Central Bus Station in Jerusalem. From there, purchase a ticket for Bus No. 480 to Jericho. The bus departs regularly, so you shouldn't have to wait long. The journey takes about 45 minutes. Once you arrive in Jericho, disembark at the main bus station. From the bus station, you will need to walk southeast to VF32+Q6C. The convent is around a 10-15 minute walk from the bus station. Look for local signage or ask locals for directions if needed.