12 Day Essential Israel & Jordan 2017 & 2018 Itinerary

12 days
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Trip last updated: 1/1/2018
Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule
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Overview

Highlights

    • Leisure time to enjoy Tel Aviv, known as Israel’s "playground on the sea" Tour the astounding Roman, Byzantine and Crusader ruins at ancient Caesarea Enjoy the serenity of the Sea of Galilee, the largest freshwater lake in Israel Tour the impressive archaeological site of Beit She’an dating back to King Saul In Jerusalem's Old City, explore the Via Dolorosa, Church of the Holy Sepulchre and Mt. Zion Time to explore the multifaceted ancient "golden" city of Jerusalem at your own pace Visit Bethany, the site of Jesus' baptism by John the Baptist Stand atop Mount Nebo, where Moses climbed to see the Promised Land At Madaba, see the vivid 6th century mosaic map of the Holy Land

What's this trip about?

    1 Tel Aviv, 2 Tiberias, 3 Jerusalem, 2 Petra, 2 Amman
Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeSmall Group - 24 max
Age range65+, 50 - 64, 36 - 49, 18 - 35, 12 - 17
Flights and transportN/A
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Trip includes

    • Flights New York-Tel Aviv, Amman-New York Other departure cities available. Click on date of departure for selection and prices Airline taxes & fuel surcharges 10 nights accommodations
    • 1 night Tel Aviv 2 nights Tiberias 3 nights Jerusalem 2 nights Petra 2 night Amman Hotel porterage All transfers 12 meals: 10 breakfasts, 2 dinners Sightseeing per itinerary in modern air-conditioned motor coach Services of English-speaking guide throughout Entrance fees per itinerary Visa to Jordan

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Itinerary

DAY 1, Tuesday - Depart for Israel
Depart for Israel

DAY 2, Wednesday - Arrive in Tel Aviv
Arrive in Tel Aviv; transfer to your hotel in this vibrant city, known as Israel’s "playground on the sea." Time to rest, relax and acclimate to your new time zone. Perhaps walk along the bustling beachfront promenade, stop at a café and just people-watch! Overnight: Tel Aviv

DAY 3, Thursday - Tel Aviv, Caesarea, Tiberias
This morning join your tour manager to get acquainted with the "Big Orange" on the walking tour of the city’s highlights. Travel to Rabin Square to view the memorial to the late Prime Minister before continuing to quaint Neve Tzedek (Tel Aviv’s "Soho") and the ancient po...
DAY 4, Friday - Tiberias & the Sea of Galilee
A leisure day to enjoy the serenity of the Sea of Galilee, the largest freshwater lake in Israel, or explore this remarkable city embedded with a history dating back to the Roman Emperor Tiberius and religious sites that include the tomb of Maimonides and the Church of S...
DAY 5, Saturday - Beit She’an, "Golden" Jerusalem
Traveling south reach the impressive archaeological site of Beit She’an, an ancient city dating back to King Saul; see the remains of an ancient Roman city and the ongoing excavations. Continue via the Jordan Valley to the "golden city" of Jerusalem. The rest of the day ...
DAY 6, Sunday - At Leisure in Jerusalem
Immerse yourself in this ancient city on this day at leisure; walk through the city's colorful neighborhoods that reveal a diverse blend of traditional and modern cultures. Or, participate in the optional tour to Masada that begins with a drive along the shores of the De...
DAY 7, Monday - Jerusalem Old City Tour
Begin your exploration of Jerusalem at the walled Old City with its four distinct sections - the Christian, Jewish, Muslim and Armenian Quarters. Follow the steps along the Via Dolorosa to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, one of the holiest sites in the Christian world....
DAY 8, Tuesday - Depart Israel, Bethany, Travel to Petra
After breakfast, depart Israel and travel towards Petra, Jordan. Transfer from your hotel in Jerusalem and arrive at the Allenby Bridge border. You will be escorted through the border crossing process and then met by your Jordanian Tour Manager. Visa for Jordan is requir...
DAY 9, Wednesday - Full Day in Petra
Today, spend your day at leisure or, join the optional Petra tour. Enter the "rose red" city hand-sculpted from a mountain range by the Nabateans in the 3rd century BC. Begin your walk (or ride) through the "Siq", a winding canyon road. View Petra’s most extraordinary mo...
DAY 10, Thursday - Madaba, Mount Nebo, Amman City Tour
After breakfast, travel to Amman. En route, visit the mosaic city of Madaba, where an ancient map of the Holy Land is set into the floor of Saint George's Church. Continue with a visit to Mount Nebo, the reputed burial site of Moses, overlooking the Jordan Valley and the...
DAY 11, Friday - Full Day in Amman
Enjoy your last day in Jordan at leisure or, join the optional tour to Jerash. Travel north of Amman to the city of Jerash, the best preserved example of Roman civilization in Jordan. Jerash, was part of the Decapolis (the ten large Roman cities of the East) The city fea...
DAY 12, Saturday - Depart Jordan
Transfer to the airport for your departure flight Meals: Breakfast *Please visit Visa and Entry Fee/ Departure taxes page here for more details

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Small Group - 24 max

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