Elion Tours
Palm Sunday Road
Jerusalem

Palm Sunday Road

The traditional descent from the Mount of Olives commemorating Jesus' triumphal entry into Jerusalem.

Overview

This steep walking route descends towards the Kidron Valley, providing exceptional views of Jerusalem.

Biblical significance

It remembers Jesus approaching Jerusalem while crowds praised Him and spread cloaks and branches along the road.

Historical background

The present route is a traditional commemorative route and should not be presented as the precisely identified first-century road used by Jesus.

What you will see

Views over the Old City, pilgrims walking the route, Dominus Flevit and the approach towards Gethsemane.