13 Day Essential Israel & Jordan
13 days
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1 Tel Aviv, 2 Galilee Region, 3 Jerusalem, 1 Dead Sea, 2 Petra, 2 Amman
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Overview
Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule
Highlights
- Leisure time to enjoy Tel Aviv, known as Israel’s "playground on the sea"
- Tour the astounding Roman, Byzantine and Crusader ruins at ancient Caesarea
- Enjoy the serenity of the Sea of Galilee, the largest freshwater lake in Israel
- Tour the impressive archaeological site of Beit She’an dating back to King Saul
- In Jerusalem's Old City, explore the Via Dolorosa, Church of the Holy Sepulchre and Mt. Zion
- Time to explore the multifaceted ancient "golden" city of Jerusalem at your own pace
- Visit Bethany, the site of Jesus' baptism by John the Baptist
- Stand atop Mount Nebo, where Moses climbed to see the Promised Land
- At Madaba, see the vivid 6th century mosaic map of the Holy Land
What's this trip about?
1 Tel Aviv, 2 Galilee Region, 3 Jerusalem, 1 Dead Sea, 2 Petra, 2 Amman
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Details
Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeSmall Group - 24 max
Age range18 years and up
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
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End CityOperator does not provide
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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
- 11 nights accommodations 1 night Tel Aviv 2 nights Galilee Region 3 nights Jerusalem 1 night Dead Sea 2 nights Petra 2 nights Amman Hotel taxes, fees & service charges
- Hotel porterage
- Departure transfer
- 13 meals: 11 breakfasts, 2 dinners
- Sightseeing per itinerary in modern air-conditioned motor coach
- Services of English-speaking tour managers throughout
- Entrance fees per itinerary
- Visa to Jordan
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Itinerary
DAY 1, Friday - Depart for Israel
Depart for Israel
DAY 2, Saturday - Arrive in Tel Aviv
Arrive in Tel Aviv and transfer to your hotel. Time to rest, relax and acclimate to your new time zone. Your tour will begin with an orientation meeting with your Tour Manager at approximately 7 PM. We recommend that you select flights which arrive no later than 5 PM
Overnight: Tel Aviv
DAY 3, Sunday - Tel Aviv, Caesarea, Galilee Region
This morning get acquainted with Tel Aviv known as the "Big Orange" on a walking tour of the city's highlights. Travel to the ancient port of Jaffa with its reconstructed Artists' Quarter before continuing to quaint Neve Tzedek. Next, go to Rabin Square to view the memor...
DAY 4, Monday - The Sea of Galilee
Spend the day at leisure to enjoy the serenity of the Sea of Galilee, the largest freshwater lake in Israel, or explore this city embedded with a history dating back to the Roman Emperor Tiberius and religious sites that include the Church of St. Peter. Don't miss the op...
DAY 5, Tuesday - Beit She'an, "Golden" Jerusalem
This morning, visit a factory where diamonds are cut and set in jewelry. Learn about the manufacturing process of this industry. Traveling south reach the impressive archaeological site of Beit She'an, an ancient city dating back to King Saul; see the remains of an ancie...
DAY 6, Wednesday - Jerusalem Old City Tour
Begin your exploration of Jerusalem at the walled Old City with its four distinct sections - the Christian, Jewish, Muslim and Armenian Quarters. Have a chance to see the famed Western Wall, then follow the steps along the Via Dolorosa to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre...
DAY 7, Thursday - Day in Jerusalem
Today is free to immerse yourself in this ancient city; walk through the city's colorful neighborhoods that reveal a diverse blend of traditional and modern cultures. Or, participate in the optional tour to Masada that begins with a drive along the shores of the Dead Sea...
DAY 8, Friday - Depart Israel, Travel to the Dead Sea, Bethany
After breakfast, depart Israel and travel towards the Dead Sea, Jordan. Transfer from your hotel in Jerusalem and arrive at the Allenby Bridge border. You will be escorted through the border crossing process and then met by your Jordanian Tour Manager. Visa for Jordan is...
DAY 9, Saturday - Kerak Castle, Little Petra, Arrive in Petra
After breakfast, travel to the city of Kerak, situated on the King's Way. The city is known for its Crusader Kerak Castle, dating back to the 12th century. Tour the imposing fort that consists of stone-vaulted halls and endless passageways. After lunch on your own, visit...
DAY 10, Sunday - Day in Petra
Today, spend your day at leisure or, join the optional Petra tour. 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. View Petra's most extraordinary mo...
DAY 11, Monday - Madaba and Mount Nebo
After breakfast, stop at Kerak Castle after departing Petra on the way to Amman. En route, visit the mosaic city of Madaba, where an ancient map of the Holy Land is set into the floor of Saint George's Church. Continue with a visit to Mount Nebo, the reputed burial site ...
DAY 12, Tuesday - Day in Amman
Spend your last day in Jordan at leisure or, join the optional tour to Jerash. Travel north of Amman to the city of Jerash, the best-preserved example of Roman civilization in Jordan. Jerash, was part of the Decapolis (the ten large Roman cities of the East) The city fea...
DAY 13, Wednesday - Depart Jordan
Transfer to the airport for your departure flight
Meals: Breakfast
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Due to local events, holidays and site openings, the order of sightseeing may be changed. Details to be provided locally by Tour Manager.
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Last Updated: 5/15/2023
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