Israel and Jordan 2016

14 days
From $378/day
$5,290
4.2/5 Great
25 reviews  
80%
Trip last updated: 1/1/2018
Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate
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Overview

Highlights

    • Guided walking tours
    • Western Wall
    • Dome of the Rock
    • Sephardic Synagogues
    • Via Dolorosa
    • Church of the Holy Sepulchre
    • Mt. Nebo
    • cruise Sea of Galilee
    • Bethlehem
    • Bedouin-style traditional feast
    • private wine and hors d'oeuvres reception prior to Tower of David light show

What's this trip about?

    This multi-dimensional tour explores historical and cultural connections that define modern day life; travel from Tel Aviv to the Sea of Galilee and Jerusalem, and into Jordan to the Dead Sea, Petra and more.
Itinerary focusOperator does not provide
Group sizeSmall Group - 24 max
Age rangeOperator does not provide
Flights and transportN/A
Start CityTel Aviv, Israel
End CityAmman, Jordan

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Activities

Trip includes

    • Guided visits to diverse sites such as the Western Wall, Dome of the Rock, Sephardic Synagogues, Via Dolorosa, Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Mt. Nebo, and Jezzar Pasha Mosque Walking tours exploring Israel's and Jordan's antiquities, guided by local experts & professional Tauck Directors; modern-day discussions including a "Prophet Sharing" panel discussion A special farewell evening in Petra - a Bedouin-style traditional feast featuring a sword dance A cruise on the Sea of Galilee aboard a working replica of a 2,000-year-old fishing boat A private wine and hors d'oeuvres reception prior to the amazing sound and light show splashed across the walls of the Tower of David Guided visit to Bethlehem for a tour of the Church of the Nativity and the Milk Grotto Small Group Departures average 24 Tauck guests, priced from $6490 per person double plus on-tour air; specific dates apply - inquire at time of booking Special Solo Traveler Savings - on select special departures you save $400 on the single room price; specific dates apply - inquire at time of booking Airport transfers upon arrival and departure as noted 32 meals (13 breakfasts, 11 lunches, 8 dinners); gratuities to local guides, service charges, admission fees, taxes and porterage

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Itinerary

Day 1 Arrive Tel Aviv
Tour begins: 6:30 PM, InterContinental David Tel Aviv. A transfer is included from Ben Gurion Airport to the InterContinental David Tel Aviv, located on a beachfront promenade in a fashionable neighborhood, with sweeping views of the Mediterranean. Join us this evening for a welcome cocktail reception and dinner. MEALS : D LODGING : InterContinental David Tel Aviv PORTOFCALL : Tel Aviv, Israel

Day 2 Ancient Jaffa and contemporary Tel Aviv
Your day begins with a Hebrew lesson, followed by a walking tour of Jaffa, the ancient Arab seaport at the heart of the modern city. This enclave is home to a diverse population of Jews, Muslims, and Christians, its winding stone streets and alleys a maze of galleries, a...
Day 3 In northern Israel travel to Caesarea and Haifa
Travel to Caesarea for a walking tour of the ruins. Leave the sun-baked sands for the green foothills of Mount Carmel and the Baha'i Shrine and Gardens on the slope of Mount Carmel, featuring terraces and immaculate gardens that lead to the golden-domed tomb of the Bab, ...
Day 4 Along the Sea of Galilee
A day excursion from Haifa - from the Mediterranean coast of northern Israel travel inland to the Sea of Galilee, where Jesus gathered his first disciples among the fishermen. At Yigal Alon Museum, you'll discover an archaeological treasure that rocked the worlds of arch...
Day 5 Akko, a place ruled by many
Explore the old citadel of the walled city of Akko, with its warren of streets and alleys, arches, towers, tunnels and underground chambers. Experience the tranquility of the 18th-century Jezzar Pasha Mosque, with its graceful minarets and stunning mosaics, built over th...
Day 6 Jerusalem, city of diverse cultures
Your guided city tour begins along the Cardo; descend into the ingeniously engineered Sephardic Synagogues, built below street level. Following lunch at a café, your guided tour continues at the Western Wall, last remnant of Solomon's temple, which held the Ark of the Co...
Day 7 A day in Jerusalem ends with a spectacular light show at the Tower of David
Return to the Old City for a visit to the Dome of the Rock, a 7th- century Islamic shrine built on the Temple Mount. Its golden dome shelters the rock from which the Prophet Mohammed ascended to Heaven; for Jews, it covers the holiest spot on Earth, the Foundation Stone ...
Day 8 A visit to Bethlehem and an opportunity to view the Dead Sea Scrolls
Spend time in Jerusalem or join us for a locally guided visit to the West Bank and Bethlehem. Tourism is the primary industry, but it is also home to fine art by local craftsmen with centuries-old skills. The 4th-century Church of the Nativity exterior is unassuming; ins...
Day 9 A visit to Masada and on to Jordan and a resort on the Dead Sea
Depart for Masada, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, 1,300 feet above the Dead Sea. A Jewish revolt against the Romans ended here in 73 AD; today, Masada is an important connection to the modern state as it is the place where Israeli soldiers swear their oath of allegiance. ...
Day 10 Journey to Jerash or a leisurely resort day on the Dead Sea
The Dead Sea is the "Great Salt Lake" of the Middle East; visitors who come marvel at its dramatic landscape, float in its buoyant waters, or cover themselves in its mineral-rich, therapeutic black mud. Spend a relaxing day at the resort, enjoy the spa, or, join your Tau...
Day 11 On the road... to Petra
Depart the Dead Sea for Petra; on the way, stop at Mount Nebo, where Moses looked out upon the "Promised Land." You'll also visit the Memorial Church of Moses to see its ancient mosaics, located inside the excavated Old Baptistery. Biblical history is everywhere en route...
Day 12 The Pink City of Petra and a Bedouin dinner
Spend the morning discovering the 2,000-year-old pink city of Petra, carved out of rose colored sandstone cliffs. The temples, tombs and the Treasury remained hidden in the mountains for thousands of years before Swiss explorer Johan Ludwig Burckhardt rediscovered it in ...
Day 13 Amazing King's Highway to Amman
Drive along the winding 5,000-year-old King's Highway to Amman, one of the oldest continuously used roads in the world; you'll take a brief city tour prior to arriving at the hotel. Guests with early evening flights will be taken directly to Queen Alia International Airp...
Day 14 Journey Home
Tour ends: Amman. A transfer is included from Le Méridien Amman to Queen Alia International Airport. Allow a minimum of three hours for flight check-in. MEALS : B

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