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| DURATION: | 12 nights |
| PRICE: | From USD $3,519 per person (twin share) |
Explore the highlights of Israel and Jordan on this 12-night journey, featuring biblical landmarks, ancient cities, breathtaking landscapes, and the world wonders of Petra and the Dead Sea.
Friday: Arrival
Arrival at Ben Gurion Airport, where you will be met by our local representative and transferred to your hotel in Tel Aviv.
Saturday: At leisure
Overnight in Tel Aviv.
Sunday: Caesarea / Haifa / Nazareth
Travel along the Mediterranean coast to Caesarea to explore the ancient Roman port, aqueduct and restored theatre. Continue to Haifa for panoramic views from Mount Carmel overlooking the Bahai Shrine and gardens, before ending the day in Nazareth with a visit to the Church of the Annunciation.
Overnight in a Kibbutz hotel.
Monday: Safed / Golan Heights / Golan Winery
Visit the mystical town of Safed, home to ancient synagogues and the vibrant Artists' Colony. Continue through the Golan Heights to the Valley of Tears lookout before enjoying a wine tasting at the renowned Golan Winery.
Overnight in a Kibbutz hotel.
Tuesday: Sea of Galilee / Beit Alpha / Jordan Valley / Qasr El Yahud
Explore the Sea of Galilee, visiting Capernaum, Tabgha and the Mount of Beatitudes. Continue through the Jordan Valley to Beit Alpha to view its remarkable ancient synagogue mosaic before visiting Qasr El Yahud, the traditional baptism site on the Jordan River.
Overnight in Jerusalem.
Wednesday: Mt. of Olives / Old City / Western Wall / Church of the Holy Sepulchre / *Bethlehem
Take in panoramic views from the Mount of Olives before exploring Jerusalem's Old City, including Mount Zion, the Jewish Quarter, the Roman Cardo, the Western Wall, Via Dolorosa and the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. Continue to Bethlehem to visit Manger Square and the Church of the Nativity. *Visit is subject to security conditions.
Overnight in Jerusalem.
Thursday: Israel Museum / Mt. Herzl / Yad Vashem / New City
Visit the Israel Museum to see the Dead Sea Scrolls and the model of Second Temple Jerusalem. Continue past the Knesset to Mount Herzl and Yad Vashem before discovering the history and character of Jerusalem's New City neighbourhoods.
Overnight in Jerusalem.
Sunday: Jerusalem / Sheikh Hussein or Allenby Bridge / Jerash / Amman
Cross into Jordan and visit the impressive Roman city of Jerash, renowned for its colonnaded streets and ancient ruins, before continuing to Amman for a panoramic city tour.
Overnight in Amman.
Monday: Amman / Petra
Travel south to Petra and enter through the dramatic Siq to explore the magnificent rose-red city of the Nabataeans, including the Treasury, royal tombs, obelisks and ancient monuments.
Overnight in Petra.
Wednesday: Departure
After breakfast, transfer to Ben Gurion Airport for departure.
The above tour includes:
- Transfer on arrival and departure (from/to Ben Gurion Airport)
- 12 nights accommodation on Bed & Breakfast basis
- Transfer to and from the Jordan border
- Two dinners at Kibbutz Lavi
- Two dinners in Jordan (Due to availability the second tour might take place in Amann instead of Petra)
- Lunch and Spa at the Dead Sea area
- Nine touring days as per itinerary, with English speaking guide
- Entrance fees to the sites visited as per the itinerary
The above tour does not include:
- Border taxes and border shuttle transfers (approximately US$70-US$90 per person) to be paid on the spot
- Entry via to Jordan (if required for restricted nationalities)
- Any extra meals or beverages or hotel extras
- Tips for guides & drivers
- Any personal expenses
- Travel insurance
- Anything not mentioned in inclusions
The sequence of the tour, border crossing points used, hotels used and sites visited may be amended due to circumstances.