Explore Jordan, Israel & the Palestinian Territories

15 days
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Trip last updated: 1/1/2020
Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule
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Overview

Highlights

    • Explore the best of the Middle East as you discover Jordan and Israel. Explore Wadi Rum, wander the ruins of Petra and indulge in some serious history across Israel and Palestine.
    • Check out the rock-cut tombs and the remains of the ancient city of Petra.
    • Learn the stories behind some of the most challenging and poignant works of graffiti that decorate the barrier wall in Bethlehem during a walking tour.
    • Access the glowing blue grottoes of Rosh Hanikra by cable car, then enjoy views over the Mediterranean Coast of Western Galilee.
    • Spend the night trying to count the billions of stars or chat with the locals at our Bedouin camp in Wadi Rum.

What's this trip about?

    Delve into Israel and Jordan, holy lands rich with history and an oasis of delight and intrigue in the desert. This trip will see you wandering the immense ruins of Petra and exploring a lunar-like landscape at Wadi Rum. Take your time to explore ancient monuments, relics and holy sites of immense significance, visit hill-top fortifications and climb the Mount of Olives for the best view of Old Town Jerusalem. Immerse yourself in this journey across the best of the Middle East and gain a deeper understanding of this enduring land and its people.
Itinerary focusOff the Beaten Path
Group sizeSmall Group - 24 max
Age range65+, 50 - 64, 36 - 49, 18 - 35, 12 - 17, 6 - 11
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityAmman
End CityTel Aviv

Travel Themes

Activities

Trip includes

    • Wadi Rum - Bedouin Desert Camp
    • Aqaba - Leader-lead Walking Tour
    • Wadi Rum - Bonfire Talk with the Sheik
    • Wadi Rum - Guided hike
    • Wadi Rum - Bedouin Desert Camp
    • Wadi Rum - 4WD jeep safari
    • Petra - Leader-led tour of Petra
    • Petra - Two-Day Pass
    • Kerak - Castle visit
    • Mt Nebo - Site visit
    • Dead Sea - Swimming opportunity
    • Jerash - Roman ruins
    • Madaba - St Georges Church
    • Jerusalem - Guided tour of Old City
    • Jerusalem - Mount of Olives
    • Bethlehem - Separation Barrier Graffiti Tour
    • Bethlehem - Church of Nativity
    • Jerusalem - Local Family Dinner
    • Jerusalem - Church of All Nations
    • Jerusalem - Yad Vashem Museum
    • Dead Sea - Visit and float
    • Masada - Masada visit
    • Sea of Galilee - Capernaum
    • Nazareth - Church of Annunciation
    • Nazareth - Walking Tour
    • Akko - Knights Fortress Visit
    • Rosh Hanikra - Cable Car & Grottoes
    • Caesarea - Roman Amphitheatre & Aqueduct
    • Tel Aviv - Leader-led tour of Old Jaffa
    • Tel Aviv - Leader-led orientation walk

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Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1 Amman

Ahlan wa sahlan! Welcome to Jordan’s capital, Amman – cosmopolitan and contemporary, yet steeped in biblical history. Your adventure begins with an important welcome meeting at 6 pm this evening. As you don’t spend too much time here, it's worth arriving a day or two ...

Day 2 Wadi Rum

This morning, you’ll leave Amman and head to Aqaba – the only coastal city offering a pocket of beach in this otherwise landlocked country. On arrival you’ll get a chance to explore the bustling market and walk along the beach on a guided walking tour with your group ...

Day 3 Wadi Rum

After waking up in the unique surrounds of the camp this morning, head out on a hike around the area (approximately 12 to 15 kilometres), with a stop for tea and a lunch break. You might scale one of the large sand dunes for sensational views of the valley – the perfe...

Day 4 Petra

This morning you'll leave your desert camp, taking 4WDs to the main entrance of Petra, which is opposite the Seven Pillars of Wisdom – the mountain named after Lawrence of Arabia’s book. The visitor's centre here is also a great spot to buy some jewelry and handicraft...

Day 5 Petra

Enjoy a free day of self-discovery as you explore Petra on your own today – free to wander as you wish. The site is surprisingly big, and so it is up to you to choose your own route around the complex. You could explore the old Roman road, other smaller temples and se...

Day 6 Kerak - Dead Sea - Mt Nebo - Madaba

Today you’ll traverse the King's Highway to the historic crusader castle of Kerak, which stands on a cliff overlooking Wadi Karak and the Dead Sea in the distance (approximately 2.5 hours). You’ll have time to explore the ruins and discover the legends of centuries-ol...

Day 7 Jerash - Madaba

Today you’ll leave Madaba for a short drive to Jerash – once one of the grandest ancient Roman cities in the world. These are some of the best-preserved Greco-Roman ruins around. The ancient walled town that survives today is a remarkable evocation of life 2000 years ...

Day 8 Jerusalem

This morning we farewell Jordan and make the hour journey to the Allenby Bridge Crossing for your onwards journey to Israel and the Palestinian Territories. Your Tour Leader will escort you to the crossing and provide you with instructions for the border officials. On...

Day 9 Jerusalem

Explore the Old City this morning on foot. Start with the Courtyard of the Dome and the Western Wall, then continue to St Stephen’s Gate, passing the crusader church of St Anne and the Pool of Bethesda. Continue along the Way of the Cross (Via Dolorosa) and stop by th...

Day 10 Jerusalem

Start the day off with a panoramic view of the city. Drive out to the Mount of Olives that looks over Jerusalem’s Old City and visit the Garden of Gethsemane, where Jesus is said to have prayed the night before his crucifixion. See the Church of All Nations (also know...

Day 11 Jericho

This morning drive out to the cliff-top fortress of Masada. On the way your leader will make a few stops; each leader has their favourite photo spots and stories to tell so we leave it up to them to share what they love. Arrive in Masada and take a cable car to the fo...

Day 12 Haifa

Travel to the western shores of the Sea of Galilee and historic Tiberias, established all the way back in AD20. Visit the ancient fishing village of Capernaum. See the site of two ancient synagogues and a church said to have been the home of St Peter. Continue to Naza...

Day 13 Haifa

This morning travel to Rosh Hanikra  (1 hour's drive) where white cliffs meet the blue sea. This little beauty of natural geography is tucked away on the border with Lebanon and is usually a highlight for everyone. Take the cable car up the cliff to view the spectacul...

Day 14 Tel Aviv

After breakfast, journey to Tel Aviv via the coast and tour the ancient port of Caesarea (approximately 1 hour), which served as the capital of Israel during the Roman and Byzantine eras. Built in 25 BC, the city was eventually abandoned and lost under the desert sand...

Day 15 Tel Aviv

This trip comes to an end today. There are no activities planned and you are able to depart the accommodation at any time after you check out. Getting to the airport is very simple and easy by public transport with buses nearby taking you to the train station and connecting to the airport. Private transfers are available to pre-book with Intrepid.

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Details

Accommodation:

Hotel (11 nights),Desert camp (2 nights),Guest House (1 Night)

Flights & transport:

Private vehicle,Jeep

Group size:

Small Group - 24 max

Maximum number of people in group:

14

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