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Voykit pocket guide · Palestine (Palestinian territories)
Ma'ale Adumim
מעלה אדומים
Half a day is enough: see the Byzantine monastery ruins and the lake park, then move on to Jerusalem or Jericho.
Ma'ale Adumim is an Israeli settlement east of Jerusalem with about 37,000 residents. Its main draws are the Monastery of Martyrius and Monastery of Euthymius, both with well-preserved Byzantine mosaics, and a small lake park. Most travellers pass through on the way to the Dead Sea or Jericho.
- Country
- Palestine (Palestinian territories)
- Local name
- מעלה אדומים
- Best months
- Mar–May, Oct–Nov
- Avoid
- Jul–Aug (hot), Dec–Feb (cold and rainy)
- Stay
- 0 nights
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- ILS
- Money
- Shekels in cash matter when closures stop ATMs: see Insurance & payments above.
- Daily spend
- Budget ₪150–250 excl. bed · Mid ₪250–400 excl. bed · High ₪400+ excl. bed (estimate; check)
- Emergency
- Police 100 · Ambulance 101 · Fire 102
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Bus from Jerusalem | ₪10–15 |
| Coffee | ₪10–18 |
| Falafel sandwich | ₪15–25 |
| Taxi from Jerusalem | ₪100–150 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- TLV · Ben Gurion Airport
- About 45 min by taxi or bus via Jerusalem
Typical fares
- Bus Jerusalem → Ma'ale Adumim
- ₪10–15, about 20 min (check)
- Taxi Jerusalem → Ma'ale Adumim
- ₪100–150, about 20 min (check)
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
Buses from Jerusalem (numbers 121–129, 171–179) run frequently. Within the settlement, walking or a short taxi ride covers the sights.
See and do
Known for
- Monastery of Martyrius
- Monastery of Euthymius
- Moshe Castel Museum of Art
- Lake park
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Jerusalem | Bus (121–129, 171–179), about 20 min | 30 min |
| Jericho | Bus or taxi, about 30 min | 40 min |
| Dead Sea | Bus or taxi via Jericho, about 1 h | 1 h 15 min |
Sleep
- Ma'ale Adumim centre
- Limited hotels; most visitors stay in Jerusalem and day-trip.
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Hello | שלוםshalom |
| Thank you | תודהtodah |
| How much? | כמה?kama? |
| Where is…? | איפה…?eifo…? |
| Yes / No | כן / לאken / lo |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Scams and watch-outs
- The Monastery of Martyrius requires a phone call to arrange entry: call +972 2 633-8230 ahead.
- The Monastery of Euthymius may need a paid tour via the Parks Authority or the Good Samaritan Inn.
- Driving downhill from Jerusalem is steep: use low gear and watch your brakes.
Ma'ale Adumim is generally safe for visitors, but check your government's travel advice for the West Bank. Avoid political gatherings and keep a low profile.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Ma'ale Adumim yet. Suggested stay: 0 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Monastery of Martyrius
- Monastery of Euthymius
- Moshe Castel Museum of Art
- Lake park
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikivoyage: Ma'ale Adumim, revision 5325069 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5325069
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/maale-adumim). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.