Fascinating Israel and Jordan Tour

Itinerary

• Day 1: Arrival, Tel Aviv - Jerusalem

  Welcome to Israel! On your arrival at Ben Gurion Airport and clearing up all procedures, your driver will pick you up and transfer you for an hour from Tel Aviv to the hotel in Jerusalem for check-in.

  • Jerusalem

• Day 2: Jerusalem Old City Tour

  After a stunning view of the city from the revered Mount of Olives start your guided walking tour. Via the Church of All Nations, whose name commemorates the contributions made by many countries to its construction, arrive at the Garden of Gethsemane, where Jesus prayed the night before his arrest.

  Then, after entering the Muslim Quarter from the eastern Lion's Gate and following the stops on Via Dolorosa, you will arrive at and visit the Church of the Holy Sepulcher. According to legend, this is the location of Jesus' tomb as well as the site of his crucifixion. The church has now become one of the most important destinations for Christians worldwide.

  Next, take a tour of the renowned Western Wall (Wailing Wall). The wall is the only part of the second temple that still survives. Capping out the day by visiting King David's Tomb and the Last Supper Room on Mount Zion, two other Christian and Jewish holy sites.

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  • Jerusalem

• Day 3: Jerusalem – Jericho – Bethlehem - Jerusalem

  Greetings for the morning! Have a great breakfast before traveling to Jericho, 40 kilometers northeast of Jerusalem. En route, you will pass through the Judean Desert and Wadi Kelt, the latter of which is well-known for the ruins of water transfer facilities and monasteries dating back over a thousand years. Next, you will come to a short stop in front of a "Sea Level" sign to let people know that you are getting close to Jericho, which is located 900 meters above sea level. After visiting the Mount of Temptation, the ancient Jericho (Tell es-Sultan), and Zacchaeus' sycamore tree, continue driving 10 kilometers to Bethlehem, the birthplace of Jesus.

  After stops at Manger Square, the Church of the Nativity, and the caverns of Shepard's Field, today's tour concludes at Ein Karem, the site of John the Baptist's birth.

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  • Jerusalem

• Day 4: Jerusalem - Petra

  Enjoy your free time till your driver picks you up and takes you to the Allenby Bridge Border. You will meet your Jordanian driver as you cross the border and proceed to your overnight accommodation in Petra, 4 hours away.

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  • Petra

• Day 5: Petra: Get Lost in the Roseal City

  Start in the morning and take a comfortable walking tour in rose-colored Petra, famous for its cities carved from rock. We will pass through the Siq with a dazzling array of temples, mausoleums, theaters, baths, etc. The Treasury, where Petra's monarchs accumulated their wealth, is the most well-known of these structures. Proceed to Pharaoh's Castle and the Royal Tombs by way of the Street of Facades.

  In the first two hours, you will follow the tour guide and learn about the history and culture of this area from a professional perspective. The rest of the time is for you to explore on your own, and the surreal view along the way allows one to imagine the prosperity of this ancient trading route connecting the East and the West.

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  • Petra

• Day 6: Petra - Dead Sea

  Drive for 3 hours to reach your hotel on the Dead Sea shore after breakfast. Enjoy your free day as a rest day.

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  • Dead Sea

• Day 7: The Dead Sea: Free Day

  Enjoy a relaxed day in the Dead Sea, taking in the smooth sand, bright sunshine, and relaxed atmosphere.

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  • Dead Sea

• Day 8: The Dead Sea (Petra) - Amman

  After breakfast in the hotel, you will be escorted back to Amman, an hour away. After arrival, explore the Amman Citadel as well as the National Archaeological Museum to see a collection of unusual finds that date back 200,000 years. Continue to visit Amman's downtown market and the city center, including traditional souks, coffee shops, and restaurants selling local food and sweets.

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  • Amman

• Day 9: Amman, Departure

  On this day, you will enjoy some leisure time before a private transfer to Amman Queen Alia Airport for your departure flight.

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