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12-Day Middle Eastern Jewels - Jordan & Israel Combined Classical Tour
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The Experience
What your day looks like
Embark on a remarkable 12-day classical tour through the timeless landscapes of Jordan and Israel, where ancient history, spiritual heritage, and natural wonders blend seamlessly. Discover a land of desert treasures and altruistic people as you explore cultural and historical landmarks, from the awe-inspiring candlelit Petra and the ancient Crusader castle at Shobak to the vast, protected desert of Wadi Rum—complete with an unforgettable hot air balloon ride. Delight in the flavors of Jordanian cuisine and float in the buoyant waters of the Dead Sea, stopping to admire its stunning white salt formations. In Israel, walk along the Byzantine Cardo in Jerusalem’s Jewish Quarter, experience the vibrant bazaars of the Christian and Muslim quarters, and follow the path of Via Dolorosa and the Stations of the Cross. Visit the sacred Church of the Nativity and overlook Shepherd’s Field in Bethlehem. In Nazareth, explore the Church of the Annunciation and the Church of St. Joseph, believed to be built over Joseph’s carpentry workshop. This immersive journey offers a deep and meaningful experience through two of the world’s most fascinating and spiritually rich destinations.
Highlights
Why travelers choose this experience
- Experience a 12day classical tour in Jordan and Israel
- Discover a land of desert treasures and altruistic people
- Learn the secrets of Jordanian cuisine
- Discover culture and historical sites
- Experience the flight over Wadi Rum in a Hot Air Balloon
- Drive to the ancient Crusader castle at Shobak in Petra
- Marvel at the aweinspiring candlelit Petra by night show
- Enjoy some time floating in the buoyant waters
- Stop at the sea salt and the white formations
- View Wadi Rum, which is a protected area of the desert
- Walk along the Byzantine Cardo, in the Jewish Quarter of the Old City
- Visit the Church of the Nativity and overlook the Shepherd's Field
- Enjoy the bazaar of the Christian and Muslim quarters
- Visit Via Dolorosa, the Stations of the Cross
- Explore Nazareth, home of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph
- Visit the Church of St. Joseph, traditionally built over the carpentry workshop
- Visit the Church of Annunciation
Your Itinerary
Your day, step by step
Day 1
Amman
Transportation. Welcome to Amman! Arrival at the Queen Alia International Airport in Amman, our airport representative will wait for you before the immigration desk, holding a sign with your name, and will assist you with the visa procedures to get your free tourist visa (please don't miss him and don't proceed without him). Our airport representative will walk with you through customs and to the luggage hall. Then you will be transferred to your hotel in Amman for dinner & overnight.
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Amman
Overnight in Amman.
Day 2
Amman
Local Flavor at Roman theater (Amman). Amman City Tour After breakfast, visit the old city of Amman. Visiting the Roman Theater, Citadel, Archeological Museum, and downtown area for free shopping time with enjoying Kunafah and fresh juice. Now, visit the best-preserved Roman city of Jerash. Upon completion, head back to your hotel in Amman for dinner and overnight.
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Amman
Overnight in Amman.
Day 3
Amman
Local Flavor at Madaba Map. Madaba Tour After breakfast, visit Madaba, a center of Christianity during the Byzantine era. It is worth stopping for its churches, its early Christian ruins, and even more for its extraordinary mosaic map that represents the Promised Land, on the floor of the Greek Orthodox Church of St. George. Continue your journey to Mount Nebo and the Tomb of Moses, which offers a pleasant view of the Jordan River and the Dead Sea.
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ATV/UTV & Off Road Tours at Wadi Rum. Desert ride Now, head to the Jordanian desert of Wadi Rum. You will enjoy a 3–hour jeep tour in Wadi Rum exploring the ancient inscriptions and more. Finally, Bedouin Zarb dinner (It is a traditional Bedouin meal from Jordan, where meat (usually lamb or chicken), vegetables, and rice are slow-cooked together in an underground pit. The ingredients are placed on layered trays and buried in a sand-covered oven, allowing the food to cook slowly with a smoky, tender flavor. Zarb is commonly served at desert camps and is a cultural highlight for visitors seeking authentic Jordanian cuisine.)
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An overnight stay in a Wadi Rum camp.
Day 4
Amman
Balloon Rides at Wadi Rum. Balloon Ride Experience the breathtaking beauty of the majestic mountains in Wadi Rum from a unique perspective with a hot air balloon ride. Whether you want to treat yourself or surprise a loved one, this indulgent activity offers a bird's-eye view of the stunning scenery. Hot Air balloon rides usually occur in the early morning (5:00 am in summer and 6:30 am in winter) and last 45 minutes. However, guests should allow 2 to 3 hours for the entire experience. The flight may be canceled at the last minute due to unfavorable weather conditions, so we will fully refund the amount paid. However, ninety percent of the time, we can confirm the booking the evening before. This tour has no age restriction, but it is not allowed for pregnant women.
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Amman
Archaeological Exploration at Little Petra. Little Petra & Petra Light show After breakfast, pass by Little Petra, best known as Al Beidha (the White One) due to the pale rock colors, also known as Siq al-Barid (literally "the cold canyon") is an archaeological site located north of Petra and the town of Wadi Musa in, it is a Nabataean site, with buildings carved into the walls of the sandstone canyons. As its name suggests, it is much smaller, consisting of three wider open areas connected by a 450-meter (1,480 ft) canyon. It is part of the Petra Archeological Park, though accessed separately. Around 8 pm, get ready to explore Petra magically! Visiting Petra Night Show, this event is a magical way to see part of the rock city by candlelight and explore the old city, which has become a world wonder. Incomparable experience starts by walking the entire Siq to the Treasury, lit with over 1,500 candles, to bring the major attraction due to the spectacular view it has. Upon completion, head to your hotel in Petra for dinner and overnight.
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Petra Town
Overnight in Petra.
Day 5
Amman
Archaeological Exploration at Petra. Petra discovery After breakfast, visit the Nabatean Red Rose city of Petra, one of the 7 world wonders and a UNESCO World Heritage site. Enter the city through a 1KM long narrow gorge which is flanked on either side by 80m high cliffs! Notice the dazzling colors and formations of the rocks. The site is massive and contains hundreds of elaborate rock-cut tombs, the treasury, Roman-style theatres, temples, sacrificial altars, and colonnaded streets. Upon completion, head to your hotel in Petra for some rest. Now visit one of the local family houses in Wadi Musa to experience dining with them and dressing like them. Back to your hotel in Petra for an overnight.
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Petra Town
Overnight in Petra.
Day 6
Amman
Sightseeing at Dead Sea. Castle & Dead Sea After breakfast, visit Shobak Castle, an enchanting castle that was built in 1115 under the rule of King Baldwin I. Continue to the Dead Sea, the lowest point on earth, deep in the Jordan Valley. It is one of the most spectacular natural and spiritual landscapes in the whole world. It is the lowest body of water on earth, the lowest point on earth, and the world's richest source of natural salts, hiding wonderful treasures that accumulated throughout thousands of years. Finally, dinner and overnight at the Dead Sea Hotel.
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Lodging in the Dead Sea Hotel.
Day 7
Amman
City/Town Tour at old Jericho. Allenby & Jericho Tour After breakfast, you will be transferred to the Allenby border for early arrival to the Holy Land via Allenby, and meet with your driver for a tour of the city. Drive to Jericho, the oldest city in the world. Visit the baptismal site and then continue to visit Mount of the Temptations, use the cable car to ascend to the Mountain, and then we will view the Sycamore Tree.
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Swimming at Dead Sea. Have a float in the Dead Sea.
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Overnight at the hotel.
Day 8
Amman
City/Town Tour at Mount Of Olives. Jerusalem Exploration Jerusalem occupies a unique place in the world. It is holy to Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. This day’s tour starts on Mt. Scopus with a panoramic view of the city from the east. Mount Scopus is part of a ridge of mountains that includes the Mount of Olives. Scopus deserves its name as one of the best places to get an overview of Jerusalem, especially from the mount’s promenade. Then to the Mount of Olives. The Mount of Olives, one of three hills on a long ridge to the east of Jerusalem, is the location of many biblical events. Rising to more than 800 meters, it offers an unrivaled vista of the Old City and its environs. Continue to the Garden of Gethsemane. The Garden of Gethsemane, near the foot of the Mount of Olives, is named in the New Testament where Jesus went with his disciples to pray the night before he was crucified. In the afternoon, walk into the Old City to see and touch the Western Wall (Wailing Wall), the only remnant of the Second Temple. Walk the Way of the Cross, the Via Dolorosa, to Calvary and the Church of the Holy Sepulcher, housing both the traditional site of the Crucifixion and the Tomb of the Resurrection.
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Finish your day by transferring to your hotel for an overnight.
Day 9
Amman
City/Town Tour at Church Of The Nativity. Jerusalem & Bethlehem After breakfast at your hotel, meet with your driver for another eventful day. Visit just outside the Old City, visit Mount Zion, with the traditional tomb of King David and the Room of the Last Supper. Continue towards Ein Karem, a picturesque neighborhood on the outskirts of Jerusalem, to visit the Church of the Visitation that honors the visit paid by the Virgin Mary to Elizabeth. This is the site where tradition tells us that Mary recited her song of praise, the Magnificat, one of the most ancient hymns to Mary. We visit the Church of the Nativity, marking the birthplace of Christ. Visit Saint Catherine’s Church and Saint Jerome’s Cave, where the bible was translated. Continue to Milk Grotto and then visit the Shepherd’s Field
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Lodging in your accommodation.
Day 10
Amman
Local Flavor at Mount Of Beatitudes. Nazareth tour After breakfast, we will drive to Nazareth, the home of Mary and Joseph, and visit the Basilica of the Annunciation and Saint Joseph’s Workshop. Proceed to Cana of Galilee, where Jesus performed his first miracle. We go to visit the Mount of Beatitudes, the site of the Sermon on the Mount. Continue to Tabgha, where the miracle of the multiplication of the loaves and fishes took place, and then visit Saint Peter’s Primacy Church. Continue to visit the ruins of Capernaum, the town where Jesus made his home after leaving Nazareth.
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Tiberias
Overnight at a hotel in Tiberias or Nazareth.
Day 11
Amman
Local Flavor at Mount Carmel. Fort & Bazaar After breakfast, we drive to Akko and visit the Old City, the Crusader Fortress, and the Bazaar. We drive to Haifa and go to Mount Carmel and visit Stella Maris Church, which is built on a cave that is believed to be the place where Prophet Elijah lived.
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Haifa
Eco Tour at Baha'í Gardens. Continue to visit the beautiful Baha’i Gardens. We drive to visit Caesarea Maritima, an ancient city and harbor built by Herod the Great.
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Tel Aviv
Overnight in Tel Aviv.
Day 12
Amman
Thank you for visiting! After breakfast, check out and transfer to Ben Gurion Airport. We are happy you came and hope to see you again soon!
Planning Details
Before you go
Included
Meet & assist upon arrival airports and borders by our office representative in the immigration area Private transfer by an A/C modern vehicle with an English-speaking driver. English-speaking guide escorting clients on same bus on touring days starting from 7 pax (1-6 pax will have local guide for 2 hours only in Jerash and Petra) All entrance fees to the sites mentioned in the above program All mentioned experiences as an included experience Entry visa to Jordan (Free of charge for non-restricted nationality) as the clients will stay 2 consecutive nights, please advise your nationality to double check.
Not Included
Additional meals that are not mentioned in the inclusions part Any optional tours or experiences Departure Tax from Jordan Departure tax from the Holy Land per person Visa to Israel if applicable but they need to apply online before arrival (https://israel-entry.piba.gov.il/eligibilitynational/) Water and/or drinks within meals unless hotel/restaurant provides. Flight tickets Personal expenses Any item not mentioned in the inclusions part. Private guide in Israel Private guide in Jordan
What to Bring
Comfortable clothing and footwear Camera and bag for essentials Cash for personal expenses
Meeting & Pickup
Arrival at the Queen Alia International Airport in Amman, our airport representative will wait for you before the immigration desk holding a sign with your name and will assist you with the visa procedures to get your free tourist visa (please don't miss him and don't proceed without him)
Planning Notes
Hotel pickup offered: Yes Confirmation: Manual By Business
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