14 Day Israel & Jordan, A Journey for the Believer

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1 Tel Aviv, 2 Galilee Region, 4 Jerusalem, 1 Dead Sea, 2 Petra, 2 Amman
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Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • Visit the ruins of Caesarea Maritima, where the Pilate Stone was discovered, the only archaeological item that mentions Pontius Pilate Ascend Mt. Carmel and enjoy panoramic views of the Jezreel Valley Caesarea Philippi, where Peter made his confession of faith in Christ Take a boat ride on the beautiful Sea of Galilee Garden of Gethsemane, at the foot of the Mount of Olives Visit the Garden Tomb, unearthed in 1867 and considered to be the site of the burial of Jesus At Israel Museum, view the Dead Sea Scrolls Float in the buoyant, salty waters of the Dead Sea At Madaba, see the vivid 6th century mosaic map of the Holy Land Explore astonishing Petra, the Nabatean city sculpted from rock Embark on a city tour of Amman, capital of the Kingdom of Jordan †Transfers are available for purchase for land only or on alternative flight dates

What's this trip about?

    1 Tel Aviv, 2 Galilee Region, 4 Jerusalem, 1 Dead Sea, 2 Petra, 2 Amman

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Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeSmall Group - 24 max
Age range18 years and up
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityOperator does not provide
End CityOperator does not provide

Travel Themes

  • 50 plus

Attractions

  • Amman
  • Bethlehem
  • Dead Sea
  • Galilee
  • Jerash
  • Jerusalem
  • Petra
  • Tel Aviv

Trip includes

    • Flights New York-Tel Aviv, Amman-New York Other departure cities available. Click on date of departure for selection and prices Airline taxes & fuel surcharges 12 nights accommodations
    • 1 night Tel Aviv 2 nights Galilee Region 4 nights Jerusalem 1 night Dead Sea 2 nights Petra 2 nights Amman Hotel taxes, fees & service charges Hotel porterage All transfers included only with airfare purchase on package arrival & departure dates† 25 meals: 12 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 12 dinners Sightseeing per itinerary in modern air-conditioned motor coach Services of English-speaking tour manager throughout Entrance fees per itinerary Comfortable wireless earphones for enhanced touring

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Itinerary

DAY 1, Saturday - Depart for Israel
Depart for Israel

DAY 2, Sunday - Arrive in Tel Aviv
Arrive in Tel Aviv and transfer to your hotel. Your tour will begin with an orientation meeting with your Tour Manager at approximately 7 PM, followed by a light dinner. We recommend that you select flights which arrive no later than 5 PM Overnight: Tel Aviv Meals: Dinner

DAY 3, Monday - Caesarea, Galilee
Begin your pilgrimage to the Holy Land with a drive northwards along the Plain of Sharon, the Mediterranean and old coastal road. The first stop will be the ruins of Caesarea Maritima, built by Herod and where Roman Governor, Pontius Pilate, based his seat of government....
DAY 4, Tuesday - Day in the Galilee Region
This morning, visit Banias the site of ancient Caesarea Philippi, where Peter made his confession of faith in Christ (Matt.16.16). Continue on to the Mount of Beatitudes where Jesus preached His famous "Sermon on the Mount" (Matt 5). From here, travel to Capernaum, the t...
DAY 5, Wednesday - Yardenit Baptismal Site, Beit She'an, Mount of Olives, Gethsemane, Garden Tomb
Begin at the headwaters of the Jordan River, the Yardenit, where Christian visitors come to renew their faith with a traditional Baptism. Continue southward to the ruins of Beit She'an, where the Philistines hung the bodies of Saul and his sons on the walls of Beit She'a...
DAY 6, Thursday - Via Dolorosa, Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Jewish Quarter, Bethlehem
This morning, visit the Western Wall Tunnels, which stretch along the Western Wall of the Temple Mount. Visit the Pool of Bethesda and the Crusader Church of Saint Anne and walk under Ecce Homo Arch. Then, retrace the steps of Jesus with a walk along the Via Dolorosa bef...
DAY 7, Friday - Israel Museum, Yad Vashem
Begin the day with a drive by the Knesset and the Big Menorah, symbols of the State of Israel. Next visit the Shrine of the Book at Israel Museum, where some of the Dead Sea Scrolls are kept. See the Model City, a 1:50 scale model of Jerusalem during the time of Jesus. C...
DAY 8, Saturday - Day in Jerusalem
Today, spend a full day at leisure in Jerusalem or join the optional tour where you will have the opportunity to visit Masada and the Dead Sea. Tonight, enjoy dinner at a local restaurant Optional: Full Day Masada and Dead Sea Overnight: Jerusalem Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

DAY 9, Sunday - Travel to the Dead Sea (Jordan)
Begin the journey to Jordan at the Allenby Bridge border crossing where you'll be escorted through formalities and met by your new Tour Manager. Visa for Jordan is required but arranged free of charge. Israel departure tax of $50-$60 is payable locally.* Travel to the De...
DAY 10, Monday - Madaba, Mount Nebo, Kerak Castle
Today, depart for Petra. En route, explore the mosaic city of Madaba, where an ancient map of the Holy Land is set into the floor of Saint George's Church. Afterward, visit Mount Nebo, the reputed burial site of Moses, overlooking the Jordan Valley and the Dead Sea. Proc...
DAY 11, Tuesday - Explore Petra
This morning, enter the "rose red" city hand-sculpted from a mountain range by the Nabateans in the 3rd century BC. Begin your walk through the "Siq", a winding canyon road. At the end, you'll gaze at Petra's most extraordinary monument, the towering Treasury rising over...
DAY 12, Wednesday - Umm ar-Rasas, Mukawir, Amman City Tour
Begin the day with a visit to the ancient city of Umm ar-Rasas, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Explore the ruins and view a collection of beautifully preserved mosaic floors. Continue to Mukawir, and tour the remains of the fortress, perched on a hill, overlooking the Dea...
DAY 13, Thursday - Jerash, Anjara, Umm Qais
Travel north to the city of Jerash, the best-preserved example of Roman civilization in Jordan. Jerash, part of the Decapolis (the ten large Roman cities of the East) has been called the Pompeii of the East for its unique state of preservation. The city features theaters...
DAY 14, Friday - Depart Jordan
Transfer to the airport for your departure flight Meals: Breakfast

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Last Updated: 7/13/2023

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Optional Activities
Full Day Masada & Dead Sea The full day tour to Masada and the Dead Sea begins with a drive through the Judean Desert and along the shores of the Dead Sea, the lowest place on earth, to Masada, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Ascend the towering desert mesa via cable car to visit the excavations of the fortress of King Herod and last stronghold of the Zealots against the Romans. Here you'll see many of the original structures such as the synagogue and storehouses that have been painstakingly restored by archaeologists. At the base, visit the Museum of Masada that combines archaeological artifacts with a narrated guided tour of the Story of Masada. Then, journey via Ein Gedi to the Dead Sea for an "unsinkable" swim in the buoyant, salty waters. Approximate tour duration is 9 hours. OnDay : 8 Price : $108 Full Day Masada & Dead Sea The full day tour to Masada and the Dead Sea begins with a drive through the Judean Desert and along the shores of the Dead Sea, the lowest place on earth, to Masada, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Ascend the towering desert mesa via cable car to visit the excavations of the fortress of King Herod and last stronghold of the Zealots against the Romans. Here you'll see many of the original structures such as the synagogue and storehouses that have been painstakingly restored by archaeologists. At the base, visit the Museum of Masada that combines archaeological artifacts with a narrated guided tour of the Story of Masada. Then, journey via Ein Gedi to the Dead Sea for an "unsinkable" swim in the buoyant, salty waters. Approximate tour duration is 9 hours. OnDay : 8 Price : $108
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Additional Information: Land only price does not include arrival transfer, but does include departure transfer.

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