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Reconnect spiritually on this biblical tour of Israel with the option to add Jordan. This journey will lead you in the footsteps of Jesus as you learn and hear stories about his ministry, his miracles and his life, on the included visits to some of the most cherished biblical sites. The opportunity to visit the places of the Bible and to learn about an ancient culture, in the company of like-minded fellow travelers, will bring your faith to life on this faith-based vacation of a lifetime. Complete the experience with an extension to fascinating Jordan, where you’ll visit more faith-related sites but also one of the most inspiring places on earth: the spectacular sandstone city of Petra.
Small Group Discovery
Each Cosmos faith-based vacation is limited to an average of just 24 guests per departure. There’s always room to roam with extra space between you and other travelers—while still getting up close and personal to the experiences you’ve been dreaming of. Small-Group Discoveries include all the features of a traditional Cosmos escorted vacation, complete with expert Tour Director, Driver, and Local Guides who ensure that your health and safety is our top priority. A Small-Group Discovery vacation is the perfectly sized tour—without the crowds.
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See offer details2021 Tour itinerary
Total meals included:
- 10 breakfasts, 9 dinners
ARRIVE IN TEL AVIV, ISRAEL.
Day1
Welcome to Israel! Check into your hotel, then this evening, meet your Tour Director and fellow travelers.
Meals included:
- Dinner
TEL AVIV–JAFFA–CAESAREA–MUHRAQA–MEGIDDO–TIBERIAS
Day2
Leave Tel Aviv and drive to the old port of Jaffa. Sightseeing continues at Caesarea, an ancient port turned stunning archaeological zone. Admire the restored 3,500-seat Roman THEATER, the aqueduct, harbor, and the crumbled moat and towers from the 12th-century CRUSADER FORTRESS. Next, visit MUHRAQA on Mount Carmel, site of Elijah’s contest of faith with the priests of Baal. From here, travel to the ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITE OF MEGIDDO, an age-old fortified town and site of the Battle of Armageddon in the End Times, according to the Bible. Stay overnight in the lakeside city of Tiberias.
Today's Distance: 117 mi / 188 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
TIBERIAS. EXCURSION TO KIBBUTZ GINOSAR, CAPERNAUM, MOUNT OF BEATITUDES, TABGHA & CAESAREA-PHILIPPI.
Day3
Today, travel to Kibbutz Ginosar to see the ancient boat at the JESUS BOAT MUSEUM, followed by a CRUISE on the Sea of Galilee. Next, visit Capernaum and see its ANCIENT SYNAGOGUE AND THE HOUSE OF ST. PETER. Travel north to the MOUNT OF BEATITUDES, where Jesus delivered his Sermon on the Mount, and continue to Tabgha to visit the CHURCH OF THE MULTIPLICATION, the site where Jesus fed 5,000 people with two fish and five loaves. On to Caesarea-Philippi (Banias), home to one of the springs of the Jordan River and a place where Jesus taught his disciples.
Today's Distance: 31 mi / 50 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
TIBERIAS–CANA–NAZARETH–YARDENIT–JERUSALEM.
Day4
This morning, stop in CANA, site of Jesus’ first miracle when he turned water into wine at a wedding. Continue to Nazareth and visit the CHURCH OF THE ANNUNCIATION, ST. JOSEPH’S CHURCH, and of the old village. Leave the Galilee area, drive through the Jordan Valley, and visit the YARDENIT BAPTISMAL SITE (departures April 2 to September 3 include Baptism ceremony), then ascend the Judean Mountains to Jerusalem, with a stop at a viewpoint overlooking the Old Town.
Today's Distance: 144 mi / 231 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
JERUSALEM. EXCURSION TO BETHLEHEM
Day5
Set off on a touching walking tour of Jerusalem’s Old Town. From the MOUNT OF OLIVES, take in memorable views over the city. Descend via the PALM SUNDAY WALK and visit the GARDEN OF GETHSEMANE, where Jesus prayed on the night before his arrest. Visit the CHURCH OF ALL NATIONS, located next to the garden, then enter through St. Stephen’s Gate and arrive at the POOL OF BETHESDA. Follow in Jesus’ footsteps along the Way of the Cross to the CHURCH OF THE HOLY SEPULCHRE. Walk through the JEWISH QUARTER, reconstructed following unification of the city after the Six-Day War in 1967. Stop at Mount Zion to visit KING DAVID’S TOMB and the CENACLE—the Upper Room where Jesus and his disciples had the Last Supper. View the unearthed colonnade-style thoroughfare with its ancient marketplace. Travel to Bethlehem, birthplace of Jesus and King David. Visit one of Christianity’s holiest places, the CHURCH OF THE NATIVITY, situated on the site where Jesus was born.
Today's Distance: 10 mi / 16 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
JERUSALEM
Day6
Today, head for the Southern Wall excavations and visit the DAVIDSON CENTER, one of the most significant archaeological sites in the country. Continue with a stop at the WESTERN WALL, the holiest place in Judaism today. Next, visit the GARDEN TOMB and enjoy the scenery of the beautiful garden, a perfect place for personal reflection and worship. Then, visit the ISRAEL MUSEUM to see the Shrine of the Book and the Dead Sea Scrolls. Later, tour YAD VASHEM, the “World Holocaust Remembrance Center.”
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
JERUSALEM. OPTIONAL EXCURSION TO QUMRAN, MASADA & THE DEAD SEA.
Day7
Today is free to relax, revisit some of the Jerusalem sites at your own pace, or join an exciting optional excursion to the Dead Sea, the planet’s lowest point on dry land. Travel to Qumran with an included visit to the Qumran Caves, where the Dead Sea Scrolls were discovered. Continue to Masada and ride the cable car up to the magnificent rock fortress, on a clifftop above the Dead Sea, where 960 Jewish rebels made their last stand against Roman forces in 73 AD. Later, head for the shores of the Dead Sea, where you’ll have time to experience the incredible buoyancy in the salt water. Return to Jerusalem.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
JERUSALEM, ISRAEL–PETRA, JORDAN.
Day8
Drive to Allenby Bridge, where you will cross into Jordan and arrive at BETHANY BEYOND THE JORDAN. On to MOUNT NEBO, where Moses saw the Promised Land and where he is believed to be buried. Next, travel to ancient Madaba, the “City of Mosaics.” Later, see the spectacular BYZANTINE MOSAICS and the precious 6th-century mosaic map of the Holy Land, and visit ST. GEORGE’S CHURCH.
Today's Distance: 174 mi / 280 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
PETRA–AMMAN.
Day9
This morning, visit the archaeological site of Petra, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the New7Wonders of the World®. Enjoy an unforgettable experience as you walk down the SIQ, the narrow gorge made famous in Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, and stand in awe in front of the iconic Treasury. This afternoon, travel north to Amman for two overnight stays.
Today's Distance: 155 mi / 250 km .
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
AMMAN. EXCURSION TO JERASH, AJLOUN & ANJARA.
Day10
Begin your day with a stop in JERASH, which was inhabited as early as 3200 BC. Although the city was impacted by the earthquake of 749 AD, it is the site of the best preserved Greco-Roman ruins in the Middle East. Travel through beautiful pine forests and olive groves before arriving in AJLOUN, where Hadrian stayed during the winter of 129-130 AD. Next on the agenda is the biblical city of ANJARA, where Jesus, his disciples, and the Virgin Mary stopped and rested in a cave as they traveled between Jerusalem and Galilee. Today, the cave is a holy place for pilgrims.
Today's Distance: 155 mi / 250 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
AMMAN.
Day11
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
Things to note
Please check visa requirements with your local consulate; responsibility for obtaining visas for Israel and Jordan rests with the traveler.April 2 to September 3 Departures will feature an included baptism ceremony at Yardenit on the Jordan river (bathing robe and baptism certificate not included and payable locally)
December 20 Departure Christmas in Jerusalem.
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Hotels
It may occasionally be necessary to use alternative hotels of a similar standard to those shown.
Leonardo Art
First-Class
This 145-room hotel is a veritable art gallery that features an impressive display of 300-plus works of art from the Israeli Dubi Schiff collection. A seasonal rooftop pool and sundeck with a rooftop bar, offers panoramic views stretching from Gordon Beach down to Old Jaffa in the distance. Other amenities include a lobby bar, restaurant with sea views over the marina, a fitness room, and free Wi-Fi access throughout. All guestrooms are air-conditioned and feature a minibar, safety deposit box, and coffee/tea-making facilities.
Location
Eliezer Peri St 9,, Tel Aviv, Israel
Hotel Facilities
- Laundry Available
- Business Center
- Pool
- ATM
- Luggage Storage
- Hot Tub
- Spa Services
- Currency Exchange
- Free WiFi
- Restaurant On-Site
- Bar/Lounge
- Concierge desk
- Elevator
- Fitness Room
Room Facilities
- Air Conditioning (Seasonal)
- Internet Access
- Coffee Maker
- Television
- Climate Control
- Desk
- Hair Dryer
- Air Conditioning
- Mini-bar
- In-Room Safe
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Cable/Satellite
- Phone
Leonardo Tiberias
Superior Tourist-Class
Leonardo Hotel Tiberias offers a modest, homey atmosphere with a lobby bar. It is set right on the waterfront, overlooking the Sea of Galilee, a 10-minute walk from central Tiberias. If you are looking for that rare hotel quality of peace and serenity, then you have found it at the Leonardo Tiberias.
Location
Gdud Barak St 17, Tiberias, Israel
Hotel Facilities
- Free WiFi
- Bar/Lounge
- Elevator
- Restaurant On-Site
- Laundry Available
- Currency Exchange
- Pool
- Luggage Storage
- Parking/Valet
Room Facilities
- Television
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Wake-Up Calls
- Window Opens
- Cable/Satellite
- Phone
- Mini-bar
- Coffee Maker
- Desk
- Room Service
- Hair Dryer
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Air Conditioning
- In-Room Safe
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Internet Access
Rimonim Shalom Hotel Jerusalem
Superior Tourist-Class
This 287 room hotel is situated in the beautiful Jerusalem hills, in the peaceful Bayit Ve-Gan neighbourhood and offers warm hospitality, fine kosher dining with easy access to Jerusalem's key historical, cultural attractions. Stylish, comfortable guest rooms feature floor-to-ceiling panoramic windows and are equipped with orthopaedic beds and coffee/ tea-making facilities. A delicious Israeli-style breakfast buffet is served every morning in the modern dining hall and Kosher meals are available throughout the day. Other amenities include a seasonal outdoor semi-Olympic swimming pool, an all day lobby bar and Free Wi-Fi access is available throughout the property.
Location
24 Shacharai, Bait-Vagan, Jerusalem, Israel
Hotel Facilities
- Concierge desk
- Pool
- Free WiFi
- Bar/Lounge
- Elevator
- Laundry Available
- Gift Shop
- Parking/Valet
- Restaurant On-Site
- ATM
- Currency Exchange
- Luggage Storage
Room Facilities
- Air Conditioning
- Wake-Up Calls
- Desk
- Air Conditioning (Seasonal)
- In-Room Safe
- Internet Access
- Room Service
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Television
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Climate Control
- Daily Housekeeping
- Voicemail
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Window Opens
- Coffee Maker
- Hair Dryer
- Phone
- Cable/Satellite
- Mini-bar
Petra Guesthouse
First-Class
Set against a backdrop of the stunning Petra Mountains, Petra Guest House Hotel is the perfect place to discover 9,000 years of history and offers unique views of the superb Petra sunsets from its outdoor patio where cocktails can also be enjoyed.
Location
Beside The Petra Main Gate, Petra Box 30, Petra, Jordan
Hotel Facilities
- Restaurant On-Site
- Free WiFi
- Concierge desk
- Luggage Storage
- Ice Machine
- Elevator
- Gift Shop
- Laundry Available
- Currency Exchange
- Business Center
- Bar/Lounge
- Parking/Valet
Room Facilities
- Smoking Rooms
- Wake-Up Calls
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- In-Room Safe
- Window Opens
- Cable/Satellite
- Air Conditioning (Seasonal)
- Alarm Clock
- Climate Control
- Television
- Room Service
- Desk
- Internet Access
- Phone
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Coffee Maker
- Air Conditioning
- Hair Dryer
- Mini-bar
- Iron/Ironing Board
Amman International
First-Class
Centrally located with home comforts and an outdoor seasonal swimming pool. A selection of dining experiences can be enjoyed through the hotel's restaurants and cafés and there is a comfy lounge and library.
Location
Queen Rania Street, Amman, Jordan
Hotel Facilities
- Free WiFi
- Restaurant On-Site
- Beauty Salon
- Pool
- Laundry Available
- Ice Machine
- Fitness Room
- Elevator
- Concierge desk
- Hot Tub
- Currency Exchange
- Bar/Lounge
- Business Center
- Gift Shop
- Spa Services
- Luggage Storage
- Parking/Valet
Room Facilities
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Mini-bar
- Room Service
- Smoking Rooms
- Hair Dryer
- Window Opens
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Air Conditioning (Seasonal)
- Complimentary Newspaper
- Desk
- Phone
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Pay Movies
- In-Room Safe
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Wake-Up Calls
- Television
- Cable/Satellite
- Alarm Clock
- Air Conditioning
- Climate Control
- Internet Access
- Voicemail
