Highlights
- The past informs the present in the biblical lands of Israel and Jordan
- offering guests an interlacing tapestry of cultural history millennia strong. From the rose colored stones that blend Jerusalem's urban landscapes with its ancient archaeological roots to Dead Sea destinations scrolled with the sands of time
- Red Sea resorts that sail into the future to Jordan's sculpted ruins and age-old cities with tales to tell
- the places you'll discover on this new 11-day journey speak volumes about daily life
- then and now.Explore Jerusalem from different perspectives on a tour of the Old City and a tasting in the new. Discover religious relics in Bethlehem or Jaffa's arched alleyways and the architectural heritage of Tel Aviv as you please. You'll visit a kibbutz in the Israeli countryside
- a hilltop mecca in Masada
- and soak in the salts at a Dead Sea resort before crossing into Jordan for a Red Sea cruise. Adventure awaits at a desert oasis in Wadi Rum
- treasured sights astound in Petra and dinner with a local family whets your appetite for an authentic cultural connection. Visions of the Promised Land entice at Mt. Nebo
- and in Jerash
- a wealth of sights
- remarkably preserved
- reflect Roman rule here thousands of years ago. Amman mixes old and new with a youthful exuberance all its own
- inviting you to experience Middle Eastern hospitality in 2021.
What's this trip about?
Our 11-day tour to Israel and Jordan includes must-see sites and cities like Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, Jaffa, Amman, and Petra, as well as sometimes-overlooked gems like Aqaba on the Red Sea, steeped in history and coastal beauty, Ein Bokek in the Negev Desert, nestled beside the turquoise waters of the Dead Sea, and more.
Itinerary focusOperator does not provide
Group sizeSmall Group - 24 max
Age rangeOperator does not provide
Flights and transportN/A
Start City Jerusalem, Israel
End City
Travel Themes
Activities
Trip includes
- With an expert local guide, experience an authentic taste of old and new at an iconic market in the heart of Jerusalem, dating back to the days of the Ottomans and today renowned as a symbol of daily life in one of the oldest cities in the world. Venture into the lunar-like landscapes of Wadi Rum, nicknamed the "Valley of the Moon," on an exciting 4 x 4 excursion that culminates in a tented Bedouin feast with music, sword dancing and camel rides, made more memorable by stargazing under the desert's stunning night sky. Set out from the port city of Aqaba aboard a private boat for a sundowner cruise on the Red Sea, where the waters were once parted by Moses and today open up to coral reefs renowned for rewarding diving adventures. Visit a historic kibbutz in the Israeli countryside en route to the ancient mountaintop fortress of Masada, a UNESCO World Heritage Site built by King Herod in the first century AD with views of the Dead Sea, and your 5-star resort located right on the shores of the famous salt lake. Two nights in Jerusalem with guided exploration of the Old City, a walk along Via Dolorosa, and food tasting in the Mahane Yehuda Market A choice of visits to Bethlehem, or cosmopolitan Tel Aviv and Jaffa, its 4,000-year-old Arab port city. A sundowner cruise with wine and snacks in the Red Sea during a two-night stay in the port city of Aqaba
