Journey of a Lifetime: Israel and Jordan
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Highlights
- Walking is the best way to get to know a new place
- I’m energetic and enjoy a good physical challenge, so I’m always ready to spend the day on the move
- Whether it’s public transit, city streets or village cobblestones, I’m game
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Important Note: This Road Scholar program is an educational journey to Israel and Jordan to explore the culture, history and religions (Judaism, Christianity & Islam) that shaped the identity of the people of this region. Thus, the program doesn’t focus on one par...
On entry into Israel you will receive at the border control a small Entry Permit (a small blue card) – this must be kept until your departure out of the country. You will most likely be asked, at hotel check- ins, to produce this as proof of your tourist status in the...
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Walking up to 2 miles, no railings, stone pavement can be slippery. Standing up to 2 hours. Wear comfortable shoes.
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Please note the dress code in the Church of the Annunciation is conservative. Men: No hats, shorts must cover the knees. Women: No tank tops or sleeveless shirts and skirts or pants must cover up to the ankles.
Located on the north shore of the Sea of Galilee, t...
Please note that you will need to carry your own luggage several hundred meters from the Israeli bus through security to the Jordanian bus. The Jordanian visa will be arranged for all the participants by Road scholar. Some walk on uneven and sandy terrain.
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Overnight flight and arrival in the U.S.
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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.
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