Jordan and Israel Tour

Jordan

Day 1: Arrival in Amman

Transfer to hotel.

Day 2-3: Amman, Umm Qais, Ajlun, Jerash

Amman touring includes a full city tour of museums, art galleries, the Citadel, amphitheater, souks and the modern part of town. Excursion to Umm Qais, the city of Jerash, part of the Decapolis (the ten big Roman cities of the East), and the charming rural Rassoun Village at Ajlun.

Day 4: Mt. Nebo, Madaba, Wadi Mujib, Dead Sea

We visit Mount Nebo, from where Moses viewed the Promised Land and the mosaic city Madaba to see the famous Byzantine Mosaic map. Journey to the dramatic canyon of Wadi Mujib and the Dead Sea Panorama Complex.

Day 5: Dead Sea, Bethany Excursion - The lowest place on earth!

A morning excursion to Bethany Beyond the Jordan, where it is believed the place where Jesus was baptized by his cousin John the baptist. This afternoon and evening enjoy floating in the dead sea and pampering or relaxing at the resort.

Day 6-7: Dead Sea, Shobak, Petra

Explore the magnificent desert moonscapes of Wadi Rum and the hidden Nabatean city of Petra. Petra is one of the great archaeological treasures in the world. Explore the Siq and the most impressive monument Al Khazneh (the Treasury). You will be surrounded by hundreds of Petra's curved and built structures, soaring temples, elaborate royal tombs, and Roman Theater.

Day 8: Wadi Rum - Aqaba

Explore the magnificent desert moonscapes of Wadi Rum. Then descend to the breathtaking pink Nature Reserve of Rum and share a meal with the Bedouins.

Israel

Day 9-11: Aqaba, Tel Aviv, Jaffa

Those on the Jordan only tour transfer to airport for flight home. Those who continue move on to Israel. Short 55 minute flight from Eilat to Tel Aviv. Spend the rest of day at leisure. Then, next morning start with a brief walk along Rothschild Boulevard and see the Bauhaus buildings, Rabin Square, the Yemen Quarter Kerem HaTeimanin. Continue to Neve Tzedek and the ancient port Jaffa.

Day 12: Casesara, Zikhron, Yakov, Ein Hod, Haifa

We head north to Caesarea, once a Roman capital, to see a wealth of antiquities. We visit the picturesque moshav Zikhron Yakov, enjoy Tishbi winery, the charming artist village Ein Hod. You will be able to see the golden dome of the Bahai Shrine that is set amid the beautiful Bahai Gardens, and serves as a significant landmark of the city.

Day 13: Acre (Akko), Peki’in, Safed (Tzfat, Tiberias (Sea of Galilee)

Explore Acre (aka Akko), UNESCO World Heritage site, a Crusaders underground city and ancient fishing port as well as Nazareth, stop in the beautiful Druze village of Pek'in, proceed to Mount Meron- the highest mountain in Israel and explore Safed- a center or Kabbalah since 16th century.

Day 14: Golan Heights, Capernaum, Tabgha, Tiberias (Sea of Galilee)

We will ascend to the Golan Heights. Onwards to the settlement of Capernaum, on the shores of Galilee. We visit the Mount of Beatitudes, that has been long identified as the place from which Jesus delivered his Sermon on the Mount.

Day 15-16: Zippori, Nazereth, Beit She'an, Masada, Jerusalem

Travel to Zippori (aka Sepphoris) which features an impressive archeology site dating back to the Hasmoneans who settled there in the 2nd century BC, as well as subsequent Byzantine, Arab and Crusader ruins. We shall browse inside the beautiful Orthodox Church of Annunciation (aka Church of St. Gabriel). We drive through the lovely Jordan Valley to the epic city of Jerusalem. We stop in Bet She'an and Masada along the way.

Day 17-19: Jerusalem & Bethlehem

In Jerusalem we immerse ourselves with an in-depth exploration of its many historic sites including the Old City, Mount Zion, the Wailing Wall, Yemin Moshe, Yad Vashem. There will be visits to important museums, markets and memorial sites. We visit Bethlehem with a special Bethlehem guide.

Day 20: Depart

Trip Length

20-day trip begins in Amman Jordan and ends in Jerusalem Israel

Dates

Full Tour: May 3-22, 2023 & October 11-30, 2023
Jordan Tour: May 3-11, 2023 & October 11-19,2023
Israel Tour: May 11-22, 2023 & October 19-30, 2023

Land Cost

Jordan - Israel: $8165 per person based on minimum 6 people; Single Room Supplement $2580
Jordan Only: $3275 per person based on minimum 4-6 people; Single Room Supplement $880.
Israel Only: $5480 per person based on minimum 6 people; Single Room Supplement $1700.

Accommodations

5-star, 4-star & boutique hotels

Group Size

6-12 guests

Included Meals

All breakfasts, 6 lunches

Reading List

Suggested Reading Jordan
Suggested Reading Israel