Jordan & Israel: Cultural Crossroads - 2024
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- Dine with a local Jewish family during a home-hosted dinner.
- Try your hand at Arabic culinary techniques during an authentic cooking class.
- Enjoy a traditional Bedouin lunch baked in the sand of Wadi Rum's desert.
- Head into the desert on the back of a pick-up truck and see the striking landscape of Wadi Rum.
- Engage in a discussion with a Holocaust Survivor at Yad Vashem.
- Impact Moment: Visit a non-profit community center and learn a traditional craft from local women.
- On an in-depth tour of Jerusalem, see the Western Wall, the Via Dolorosa, and the vibrant exterior of the Dome of the Rock.
- Meander through historic Petra, the “Rose Red City.”
- Spend 2 nights in the bustling waterfront city of Tel Aviv.
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The stillness of the desert. The breeze off the coast. The foundation of spiritual phenomena. The lowest point on Earth. In Jordan and Israel, uncover the truth behind a land cloaked in mysteries, legends, and unwavering cultures.
Start your journey in Amman, the innovative capital of Jordan. Make your way to the legendary Dead Sea, whose salty shores draw inquisitive nomads, health gurus, and those seeking out a slice of indulgence. Feel at peace as you settle into your tranquil home for the next 2 nights. As the sun sets on the turquoise tides, get to know your fellow travelers over dinner at your hotel.
Admire sprawling vistas from Mount Nebo, where Moses shared his vision of the elusive Promised Land. In Madaba, visit St. George’s Church, whose Byzantine mosaic illustrates a glimpse into ancient history. Then, connect with the local community during a home hosted lu...
Start your morning with an Impact Moment at a cooperative promoting the conservation of traditional crafts through the employment of Bedouin women, where you’ll participate in a hands-on lesson before lunch.* Continue on to Petra, a red sandstone city carved into the cliffs and settle into your hotel for a 2-night stay.
Beat the crowds and the heat of the sun with an early-morning tour of Petra’s archaeological remains (UNESCO). With towering bluffs overhead, delve into this ancient crossroad with a local guide. The remainder of the day is yours to discover this “lost city” on your o...
Launch into a land of quiet stillness and open dunes as you make your way to Wadi Rum. Cruise through the reserve on the back of a pick-up truck and take in the vast landscape around you. Take time for lunch at a local camp before returning back through the desert. Gr...
Soak in the atmosphere as it’s your choice! Spend a morning exploring the traditional site of King Solomon’s mines at Timna -OR- relax aboard a glass-bottom-boat cruise of the Gulf of Aqaba in search for marine life. With a free afternoon, perhaps you’ll go on an opti...
Discover why the locals have so much pride in their ability to grow food in this harsh climate. Visit the Vidor Center for Desert Agriculture and learn about drip irrigation and other innovative techniques that allow crops to flourish in the desert. Travel to the dese...
Today, you’ll begin your exploration of Jerusalem from the Mount of Olives, where you’ll marvel at the panoramic view of the Holy City, including the shining Dome of the Rock. Get ready to see Jerusalem on foot and embark on a comprehensive tour of the old city, cover...
Reflect on the sorrows of the past at Yad Vashem, the World Holocaust Remembrance Center, followed by a poignant discussion with a Holocaust survivor.*** The rest of the day is yours to do as you please. Perhaps you’ll take an optional tour through the Judean Hills to Bethlehem returning in the early evening.
A full morning transfer takes you to the hills of Galilee and to Safed, a beautiful little town of weather-worn alleyways and one of Judaism’ Four Holy Cities. This afternoon, join a local expert for a walking tour of the Old Town. Learn about Kabbalah’s mystical beli...
Head to Magdala, regarded to be the hometown of Mary Magdalene, and find an ancient city of stone carvings and excavated temples. Sail on the sea of Galilee in a historic replica boat before continuing on to the Mount of Beatitudes, an overlook where Jesus gave his fa...
Explore Nazareth, the childhood town of Jesus. More than just a religious town, Nazareth’s culinary scene and growing businesses brought the city into the 21st century. After visiting the Basilica of the Annunciation, experience an Impact Moment at a community center ...
Make your way through Tel Aviv’s historic section, Jaffa, passing by St. Peter’s Church, Wishing Bridge, Ramses Gate, and the unique Suspended Orange Tree. Then taste your way through one of Tel Aviv’s lively street markets**** as you connect with the locals, getting ...
Wish Israel goodbye as you depart for home.
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