15 Day Affordable Israel & Jordan 2017 Itinerary

15 days
From $180/day
$2,699
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Trip last updated: 1/1/2018
Trip type
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Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
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Overview

Highlights

    • Discover Jerusalem's astonishing walled Old City
    • Tour the impressive archaeological site of Beit She'an, dating back to King Saul
    • At the Jordan River, stop at the popular baptismal site of Yardenit
    • Visit the age-old fishing village of Capernaum frequently mentioned in the Bible
    • In Tiberias, enjoy the pristine Sea of Galilee, the largest freshwater lake in Israel
    • Visit Saladin’s 12th century mountaintop Ayyubid castle at Ajloun
    • Tour the archaeological site of Jerash, known as the “Pompei of The East”
    • Stand atop Mount Nebo, where Moses climbed to see the Holy Land
    • At Madaba, see the vivid 6th century mosaic map of the Holy Land
    • Explore astonishing Petra, the “rose red” Nabatean city sculpted from rock
    • Travel to Wadi Rum, a surreal desert terrain known as “The Valley of the Moon”
    • Experience a traditional lunch in a Bedouin Tent
    • Float in the buoyant, salty waters of the Dead Sea

What's this trip about?

    2 Tel Aviv, 3 Jerusalem, 2 Tiberias, 2 Amman, 2 Petra, 2 Dead Sea
Itinerary focusOperator does not provide
Group sizeSmall Group - 24 max
Age range65+, 50 - 64, 36 - 49, 18 - 35, 12 - 17
Flights and transportRound trip airfare and all internal transport included
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End City

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Trip includes

    • Flights New York-Tel Aviv, Amman-New YorkOther departure cities available. Click on date of departure for selection and prices
    • Airline taxes & fuel surcharges
    • 13 nights accommodations 1 night Tel Aviv 4 nights Jerusalem 2 nights Tiberias 2 nights Amman 2 nights Petra 2 nights Dead Sea Hotel porterage
    • All transfers
    • 21 meals: 13 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 5 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
Welcome to Israel. Arrive at Ben Gurion Airport and transfer to your hotel. Time to rest, relax and acclimate to your new time zone Overnight: Tel Aviv

DAY 3, Thursday - Caesarea & Nazareth, Travel to Jerusalem
This morning, drive North along the Mediterranean Sea to your first stop, the ancient harbor of Caesarea. Once here, see its Roman, Byzantine and Crusader ruins and the impressive theater. After lunch on your own, continue North through the Galilean hills to Nazareth. ...
DAY 4, Friday - Jerusalem Old City Tour*
Begin your walking tour at the walled Old City with its four distinct sections; the Christian, Jewish, Muslim and Armenian Quarters. Follow the steps along Via Dolorosa to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, one of the holiest sites in the Christian world. Pass through the...
DAY 5, Saturday - Full Day in Jerusalem
A full day to discover this fascinating city on your own. In Jerusalem, one of the oldest and holiest cities in the world, there are endless opportunities to explore. A walk through the city's colorful neighborhoods reveals a diverse blend of traditional and modern cultu...
DAY 6, Sunday - Full Day in Jerusalem
Immerse yourself in this ancient city on this day at leisure. Learn more about the fascinating history of the Old City on the optional morning tour that begins at the Zion Gate. Visit the Cardo, a colonnaded Roman shopping street during the Byzantine period, the Jewish Q...
DAY 7, Monday - Beit She'an, Jordan River, Capernaum, Tiberias
Travel north via the Jordan Valley and 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. From here, travel to the Jordan River, considered one of the wo...
DAY 8, Tuesday - Tiberias and the Sea of Galilee
On your day at leisure in Tiberias, mix the serene quiet of the pristine Sea of Galilee, the largest freshwater lake in Israel, with nature, history and religion. Don't miss the optional full day tour to the Galilee that begins in Safed, one of Judaism's holiest cities a...
DAY 9, Wednesday - Amman City Tour
Depart Israel to begin the tour of Jordan. Transfer from your hotel in Tiberias and arrive at the Sheikh Hussein border. You will be escorted through the border crossing process and then met by your Jordanian Tour Manager. Visa for Jordan is required but arranged free of...
DAY 10, Thursday - Jerash, Ajloun
After breakfast, travel north of Amman to the city of Jerash, the best preserved example of Roman civilization in Jordan. Jerash, part of the Decapolis (the ten large Roman cities of the East) has been called the Pompeii of the East for its unique state of preservation. ...
DAY 11, Friday - Mt Nebo, Madaba, Kerak
Today, drive south along the Kings' Way towards Petra. En route, visit Mount Nebo, the reputed burial site of Moses, overlooking the Jordan Valley and the Dead Sea. Afterward, visit a mosaic school and workshop where you will have the opportunity to learn about these inc...
DAY 12, Saturday - Petra City Tour
An astonishing day exploring Petra! 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. At the end, you’ll gaze in total amazement at Petra’s most extrao...
DAY 13, Sunday - Wadi Rum Desert, Travel to Dead Sea
Morning departure to Wadi Rum, a surreal desert terrain of ancient river beds, wind-sculpted mountains, vast desert vistas and pastel colored sands. This UNESCO World Heritage Site, often described as the "Valley of the Moon", served as inspiration (and site of the filmi...
DAY 14, Monday - Full Day at Dead Sea
On your last day in Jordan, enjoy all of the delights of the Dead Sea. Today, you can float in the buoyant, salty waters at the lowest spot on earth, pamper with fabulous treatments, or just savor the beautiful surroundings and natural beauty of this area. Or, join an op...
DAY 15, Tuesday - Depart Jordan
Transfer to the airport for your departure flight Meals: Breakfast

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Small Group - 24 max

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