13 Days Classic Tours W/ Jordan

Highlights
Itinerary

CLASSIC TOURS W/ JORDAN
13 DAYS / 12 NIGHTS

TOUR INCLUDES:

3 nights accommodation in Tel Aviv
2 nights accommodation at a Kibbutz hotel
5 nights accommodation in Jerusalem
1 night accommodation in Amman
1 night accommodation in Petra
Daily breakfast at the hotels
Meet and greet assistance upon arrival at Ben Gurion International Airport
Airport transfers upon arrival and departure
Transportation throughout the tour in an air-conditioned tourist vehicle
Professional English-speaking tour guide
Guided sightseeing tours as outlined in the itinerary
Border crossing assistance between Israel and Jordan
Visit to Caesarea, Haifa, and Nazareth
Visit to Safed and the Golan Heights
Golan Winery visit and wine tasting
Visits to Capernaum, Tabgha, Mount of Beatitudes, Beit Alpha, and Qasr El Yahud
Guided sightseeing in Jerusalem’s Old City
Visit to Bethlehem, subject to security conditions
Visits to the Israel Museum, Shrine of the Book, Yad Vashem, and Mount Herzl
Masada cable car ride
Dead Sea experience
Visit to Jerash, including its ancient Roman archaeological sites
Panoramic city tour of Amman
Guided visit to Petra, including the Siq, Treasury, Royal Tombs, and other major monuments
Visit to Madaba and its famous Byzantine mosaic map
Visit to Mount Nebo and the Byzantine church remains

CLASSIC TOURS W/ JORDAN
13 DAYS / 12 NIGHTS

Day 1. Arrival in Tel Aviv
Arrive at Ben Gurion International Airport, where you will be welcomed by a Diesenhaus Unitours representative and transferred to your hotel. Overnight: Tel Aviv

Day 2. Day at Leisure in Tel Aviv
Enjoy a free day to explore Tel Aviv at your own pace. Relax, discover the city’s beaches, visit local shops, or enjoy its cafés and restaurants. Overnight: Tel Aviv

Day 3. Caesarea, Haifa & Nazareth
Travel along Israel’s Mediterranean coast to Caesarea, the ancient Roman city built by Herod the Great. Explore the archaeological remains of the Roman port, aqueduct, and restored theatre. Continue to Haifa for breathtaking views from Mount Carmel and admire the iconic Bahá’í Shrine. End the day in Nazareth with a visit to the Church of the Annunciation. Overnight: Kibbutz Hotel

Day 4. Safed, Golan Heights & Golan Winery
Discover Safed, a historic center of Jewish mysticism and Kabbalah, known for its ancient synagogues and vibrant Artists’ Colony. Continue through the Golan Heights to the Valley of Tears lookout, a significant site in modern Israeli history. Conclude the day with a visit to the Golan Winery for a wine-tasting experience. Overnight: Kibbutz Hotel

Day 5. Sea of Galilee, Beit Alpha & Qasr El Yahud
Visit Capernaum, where Jesus gathered his disciples, and explore the ancient synagogue and Church of St. Peter. Continue to Tabgha, the site associated with the Miracle of the Multiplication of the Loaves and Fishes, and the Mount of Beatitudes, where Jesus delivered the Sermon on the Mount. Proceed to Beit Alpha to admire its ancient synagogue and remarkable zodiac mosaic floor. Continue to Qasr El Yahud, the traditional baptism site on the Jordan River. Overnight: Jerusalem

Day 6. Mount of Olives, Old City & Bethlehem
Begin the day with panoramic views of Jerusalem from the Mount of Olives. Continue to Mount Zion to visit the Tomb of King David and the Room of the Last Supper. Explore the Old City, including the Jewish Quarter, the ancient Roman Cardo, and the Western Wall. Follow the Via Dolorosa to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. Conclude with a visit to Bethlehem, including Manger Square and the Church of the Nativity, subject to security conditions. Overnight: Jerusalem

Day 7. Israel Museum, Mount Herzl, Yad Vashem & New City
Visit the Israel Museum to explore the Shrine of the Book, home to the Dead Sea Scrolls, and the miniature model of Jerusalem during the Second Temple period. Pass by the Knesset and continue to Mount Herzl, Israel’s national cemetery. Pay your respects at Yad Vashem, the official Holocaust memorial, before discovering the historic neighborhoods and cultural character of Jerusalem’s New City. Overnight: Jerusalem

Day 8. Judean Desert, Masada & Dead Sea
Travel through the spectacular Judean Desert to the Dead Sea, the lowest point on Earth. Continue to Masada, the ancient mountain fortress built by King Herod. Ascend by cable car to explore its remarkable palaces, walls, synagogue, and bathhouse while learning about the historic last stand of the Zealots against the Romans. Descend by cable car and continue to the Dead Sea, where you can enjoy a relaxing float in its mineral-rich waters. Overnight: Jerusalem

Day 9. Day at Leisure in Jerusalem
Enjoy a free day in Jerusalem to explore independently, shop, revisit favorite sites, or simply relax. Overnight: Jerusalem

Day 10. Jordan Border Crossing, Jerash & Amman
Depart Jerusalem and travel to the Sheikh Hussein or Allenby Bridge border crossing for entry procedures into Jordan. Continue to Jerash, one of the best-preserved ancient Roman cities of the Decapolis. Explore its impressive colonnaded streets, ancient baths, temples, and archaeological remains. Proceed to Amman for a panoramic city tour of Jordan’s capital. Overnight: Amman

Day 11. Amman & Petra
After an early breakfast, travel south toward Wadi Musa, the gateway to Petra. Enter the ancient Nabataean city through the magnificent Siq, a dramatic narrow canyon leading to the famous Treasury, Al Khazneh. Continue exploring Petra’s remarkable monuments, including the Royal Tombs, obelisks, and the High Place of Sacrifice, offering spectacular views of the ancient rock-carved city. Overnight: Petra

Day 12. Petra, Madaba, Mount Nebo & Return to Tel Aviv
Depart Petra and travel to Madaba to admire the famous Byzantine mosaic map of the Holy Land and other historic remains. Continue to Mount Nebo, where Moses is believed to have viewed the Promised Land. Enjoy panoramic views of the Jordan Valley, Jericho, and the Dead Sea, and visit the remains of the Byzantine church and its mosaic floor. Continue to the border crossing for departure from Jordan and return to Tel Aviv. Overnight: Tel Aviv

Day 13. Departure from Israel
Transfer to Ben Gurion International Airport for your departure flight.